"Welcome to Children's Medical Services (CMS), a collection of programs for eligible children with special needs. Each one of our programs and services are family-centered and designed to help children with a variety of conditions and needs.   Our website… Read More

Florida Department of Education Contact: Monica Verra-Tirado, Ed.D., Bureau Chief   "The Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services administers programs for students with disabilities and for gifted students. Additionally, the bureau coordinates… Read More

Lou Ann Long, Director The Florida Directory of Early Childhood Services (Florida's Central Directory) provides statewide information and referral services for families of children who have disabilities and special health care needs or who are at risk… Read More

Louis Finney, Jr., Director Recruits and enrolls eligible children with special needs or diagnosed disabilities. Children with disabilities and their families receive a full range of comprehensive services. MISSION STATEMENT: Hillsborough County Head… Read More

Florida Department of Education On January 8, 2002, NCLB was signed into law. Americans united behind a revolutionary idea: every child can learn. The law confirms that as a nation, we will not accept a public school system that educates only a portion… Read More

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  "Florida Institute for Family Involvement is a not for profit organization in Florida which is primarily concerned with improving and supporting the involvement of families and consumers in the development of care systems that are family orientated… Read More

The Mission of FLASHA is to serve the needs of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists in the State of Florida by providing support, opportunities for professional growth, and public awareness and advocacy of issues related to the highest quality… Read More

Florida Department of Education Contact: Aleisa McKinaly   "Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) is a federal-state program that works with people who have physical or mental disabilities to prepare for, gain or retain employment. VR is committed to helping… Read More

The DSC provides a variety of services, such as sign language classes,  interpretation services, support for families with deaf children, and a telephone equipment loan program. The staff and board of the DSC work every day to empower Southwest Florida… Read More