Advocating for Dignity and Choice for Persons
with Developmental Disabilities
Resources
Florida’s Voice on Developmental Disabilities is dedicated to serving the entire state of Florida. In doing this, we realize there are many resources available to each of the five recognized developmental disabilities (autism, cerebral palsy, mental retardation / intellectual disabilities, Prader-Willi Syndrome, and Spina bifida).
Our initial goal is to provide resources in each of these areas, so please continue to check back as we grow our list of resources on the national, state, and local levels. If you have an agency or organization that you have found particularly helpful, please contact us, so we may add it to our list.
| Agency | Purpose |
| Goverment | |
| This is a Federal site by the Department of Labor providing trusted resources on disability-related issues, programs and services for the disabled and their families, employers, workforce and human resource professionals, veterans, educators, caregivers and many others. | |
| National Council on Disability | NCD is an independent federal agency composed of members appointed by the President of the United States who provides advice to the President, Congress, and executive branch agencies to promote policies, programs, practices, and procedures that guarantee equal opportunity for all individuals with disabilities, regardless of the nature or severity of the disability and to empower individuals with disabilities to achieve economic self-sufficiency, independent living, and inclusion and integration into all aspects of society. |
| Special Olympics | |
| The Arc of the United States | The Arc is the world’s largest community based organization of and for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities. |
| The Autism Society of America | The Autism Society, the nation’s leading grassroots autism organization, exists to improve the lives of all affected by autism by increasing public awareness about the day-to-day issues faced by people on the spectrum, advocating for appropriate services for individuals across the lifespan, and providing the latest information regarding treatment, education, research and advocacy. |
| STATE OF FLORIDA | |
| ARC Broward | ARC Broward is a private, not-for-profit organization providing supports and assistance primarily to children and adults with mental retardation, autism, Down's syndrome, cerebral palsy, and other developmental disabilities. |
| Florida Developmental Disabilities Council, Inc. | The Florida Developmental Disabilities Council helps plan individual and family-centered supports for persons with disabilities in Florida. They also guide the development and administration of services for people with developmental disabilities by planning and funding research, innovations, and programs designed to improve the quality of their lives. |
| Florida Developmental Disabilities Resources | If you are living in or moving to the State of Florida, then this site will help persons with developmental disabilities find a provider who best meets their needs. |
| Agency for Persons with Disabilities | This agency supports persons with developmental disabilities in living, learning, and working in their community. |
| Florida Directory of Early Childhood Services | The Florida Directory of Early Childhood Services (Central Directory) has provided services to thousands of families and providers seeking advocacy, education, training, resource and referral, and information on disability services available in their communities. |
| National Organization on Disability / Disability & Emergency Preparedness Resources: Florida | A Web page consisting of links to help disabled individuals to prepare for emergency preparedness in Florida. |
| Florida Disaster.org | A site specifically designed to help individuals plan for a disaster. |
| Parents Planning Programs for the Developmentally Disabled of Florida | This non-profit organization of parents and families is dedicated to preparing for the future of their loved ones with developmental disabilities. PPP believes in providing the right kind of residential supports, opportunities, and environment that bring dignity, purpose, and beauty to their lives. |
| SITES BY DISABILITY | |
| ACE – Autism Committee of ESE Advisory | A parent driven group that meets with administrators to support autism programming in Broward County Schools. |
| Autism Society Miami Dade Chapter | A chapter of the Autism Society of America serving Miami-Dade County. They are dedicated to building bridges throughout their community by supporting, advocating, educating, networking and providing hope for persons affected by autism and related disorders of communication and behavior. |
| Best Buddies | Best Buddies is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment and leadership development for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities. |
| Down Syndrome Association of Miami | The mission of the Down Syndrome Association of Miami is to educate the Miami-Dade community about Down Syndrome and to promote positive acceptance of individuals living with Down Syndrome. |
| FEDS of Brevard | FEDS of Brevard is a 501(C)3 support group for parents and families of people who have Down Syndrome in Brevard County. This group provides new parent packages to all county hospitals as well as support and information for new parents. They also organize and sponsor the annual Buddy Walk which promotes inclusion and acceptance of people with DS. |
| Prader-Willi Syndrome Association | PWSA (USA) is an organization of families and professionals working together to promote and fund research, provide education, and offer support to enhance the quality of life of those affected by Prader-Willi Syndrome. |
| United Cerebral Palsy | United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) is the leading source of information on cerebral palsy and is a pivotal advocate for the rights of persons with any disability. |
Senator’s Offices of the 111th Congress:
LeMieux, George S. - (R - FL) Class III
356 RUSSELL SENATE OFFICE BUILDING WASHINGTON DC 20510 (202) 224-3041
Nelson, Bill - (D - FL) Class I 716 HART
SENATE OFFICE BUILDING WASHINGTON DC 20510 (202) 224-5274
Web Form: billnelson.senate.gov/contact/index.cfm
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