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ADVOCACY
21 & Change, Inc. | 21andchange.org | info@21andchange.org
Tampa Bay & St. Petersburg area, 910-273-7049
Special Education Advocates, assist parents with children who are ‘differently-abled’ obtain
special education services and accommodations in their public school. Scholarships for
IEP Advocacy are available for qualifying candidates. Learn about Assistive Technology
that helps children and adults with speech and communication. Outreach and support
programs are also available to the military community assigned to MacDill Air Force Base.
Suncoast East Family Care Council
www.fccflorida.org/suncoast-east-fcc.html
Serving DeSoto, Hillsborough, Manatee & Sarasota Counties
Partnered with APD, our mission is to educate, advocate, and empower individuals with
developmental disabilities and their families. Meetings every third Second Tuesday of each
month at 10am at the APD Office, 1313 North Tampa Street, Suite 515 in Tampa.
No meetings in July and December. All are welcome. Visit us on Facebook.
Suncoast West Family Care Council
www.fccflorida.org/ -west-fcc.html
Serving Pasco & Pineallas Counties
Partnered with APD, our mission is to educate, advocate, and empower individuals with
developmental disabilities and their families. Council usually meets at 10 a.m. each month
at the Disability Achievement Center, 12552 Belcher Road in Largo. All are welcome.
Visit us on Facebook.
LEGAL SERVICES
Hemness Faller Elder Law | HemnessLaw.com
309 N Parsons Avenue, Brandon, 813-661-5297
As special needs lawyers, we provide parents of children with disabilities choices
on how best to protect your child based upon your unique circumstances. Is
Guardian Advocacy better than a Power of Attorney? Is a Special Needs Trust
needed or only an ABLE Account? We will help guide you to understand your
legal options to make the best choices for you and your child.
The Law Offices of Laurie E. Ohall, PA | OhallLaw.com
1464 Oakfield Drive, Brandon, 813-438-8503
When you have a special needs child, not only do you worry about how they
will be cared for from a health perspective, but you also worry about how to
provide for them after you are gone. Parents of a special needs child need to
be more careful and give more consideration to how they will leave their assets.
Advance planning by parents can make all the difference in the life of the
child with special needs, as well as for siblings who may be left with caretaking
responsibilities.
NEUROPSYCHOLOGY
Dr. Melissa Bailey, PsyD | baileypsychologygroup.com
108 4th Avenue South Suite B, Safety Harbor, 813-720-7411
Serving all ages, as a licensed psychologist, Dr. Bailey specializes in psychological
assessments for autism spectrum disorders, educational evaluations, senior memory
testing, and weight loss surgery. In addition to assessments, she also provides
cognitive behavioral therapy for adults, adolescents, and children.
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