Special Needs Ministries
Churches often welcome all people, including
those with disabilities, into church life and
ministry. It’s a great place to get connected
in your community and to receive support.
Churches also often host respite programs like
Nathaniel’s Hope Buddy Break. Buddy Break
is a FREE Parents’ Day Out/respite program
where kids with all types of special needs have
fun while their parents get a break.
nathanielshope.org/our-programs/buddybreak
SSI Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
SSI program pays benefits to disabled adults
and children who have limited income and
resources. ssa.gov/ssi
State & County Education
Serving as the single repository of education
data from school districts, state and community
colleges, universities, and independent
postsecondary institutions. Take the Exceptional
Education Parent Survey or view school
options with lists of McKay Schools, Gardiner
Scholarship Providers and other educational
choices. fldoe.org
Support Groups
Connect with the many local support groups
that best suit your particular needs including
SNAP (Special Needs Ability Programs)
specialneedsabilityprogram.org, Family
Care Council fccflorida.org, ASGO (Autism
Society of Greater Orlando), Autism and
Related Disabilities Gym, Putting the Pieces
Together, NAMI, Central Florida DADs,
Central Florida Brain Injury Group, Down
Syndrome Foundation, Epilepsy Association
of Central Florida, Hydrocephalus
Association, Lake County Support Group
with Kandi Alexander, Lift Disability, Special
Needs Parent Support of Seminole County
and the Spina Bifida Association of Central
Florida.
The Family Café
The Family Café exists to provide individuals
with disabilities and their families with
an opportunity for collaboration, advocacy,
friendship and empowerment by serving as
a facilitator of communication, a space for
dialogue and a source of information.
familycafe.net
Vocational Rehabilitation (VR)
Federal-state program that helps people who
have physical or mental disabilities get or keep
a job. VR is committed to helping people
with disabilities find meaningful careers.
Services include Transition Youth Resources,
Career Resources, Supported Employment,
Ticket to Work, Independent Living Program
and more. If you qualify VR may assist with
assessments for college accommodations or
to help identify employment opportunities to
best meet your needs. rehabworks.org
Autism Walk & Family Fun Day
Saturday, April 11, 2020
Inside the Orange County Convention
Center’s North Concourse
8:00am - 12:00pm
contact@asgo.org
407-855-0235
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/ssi
/fldoe.org
/specialneedsabilityprogram.org
/fccflorida.org
/familycafe.net
/rehabworks.org
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