AUTISM
Community Resources 3
Autism Awareness Shop | autismawarenessshop.org
sales@autismawarenessshop.org
2908 West Hillsborough Ave, Tampa, 813-879-6770
Increasing independence and improving the quality of life for individuals on the
autism spectrum through gainful employment.
Center for Autism & Related Disabilities | card-usf.fmhi.usf.edu
13301 Bruce B Downs Blvd, MHC 2113A, Tampa, 813-974-2532
Provides support and assistance to optimize the potential of people with autism and
related disabilities. Provides trainings, direct/technical assistance, resources and referrals.
DOWN SYNDROME SUPPORT
FRIENDS - Down Syndrome West Florida | www.fdswf.org
Hillsborough, Pinellas, & Pasco Counties, 813-245-2782
All Ages, Broad reaching educational services for families impacted by Down Syndrome
in the West Florida/Tampa Bay Area. Providing family outreach and support, year-round
programs, volunteer opportunities for students, financial support and community integration
for families impacted by Down Syndrome.
GiGi’s Playhouse | GiGisPlayhouse.org/Tampa
3611 W. Hillsborough Ave., #200, Tampa, 813-544-8000
All Ages, An achievement and awareness center for individuals with Down Syndrome.
All of our programs are free to our families and are therapeutic in nature. Offering
therapeutic-based programs, one-on-one tutoring in literacy and math to increase
success in school, and adult programs that develop self-confidence and real world skills.
OUT OF SCHOOL TIME
Buddy Baseball | BuddyBaseball.org | russ@buddybaseball.org
Temple Terrace, Parks & Recreation, 6700 Whiteway Dr., 813-416-5742
Ages 8 - 22, Non-competitive recreational league serving Tampa Bay for boys and girls
with special needs. Each player is paired with a buddy to assist them as needed on the field
and in the dugout. The league fosters friendships and breaks down barriers giving children
with special needs the opportunity to play an organized sport.
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