Florida Alliance for Assistive Services and Technology, Inc

*Promotes access, information, funding sources and demonstrations for assistive technology devices along with services for Florida residents with disabilities, their family members, caregivers, providers and agencies (including device demonstrations, skills training, information and assistance) *For qualifying persons, offers device loan and financial loan programs; exchange, reutilization, refurbishing and recycling of equipment *Searchable online classifieds for assistive technology on website *Regional Demonstration Centers available in Pensacola, Tallahassee, Jacksonville, Tampa, Orlando, Miami, Winter Park, Land O' Lakes, Ft.

Services: Assistive Technology Equipment Repair, Assistive Technology Information, Daily Living Aids, Mobility Aids

Florida Dept of Health, Brain & Spinal Cord Injury Registry

*Provides eligible Florida residents who sustain a traumatic brain or spinal cord injury the opportunity to obtain the necessary services that will optimize their level of functioning *Case management, rehabilitation, transitional living, assistive technology, mobility aids, daily living aids, home and vehicle modifications, nursing home transition facilitation, long-term supports and resource referral services for those with or affected by brain or spinal cord injuries *Florida Statutes requires that all hospitals, attending physicians, public, private, or social agencies refer all new traumatic moderate-to-severe brain or spinal cord injuries to the Central Registry, anyone who was not referred by a medical professional may self refer by calling into the Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Program's (BSCIP) Central Registry toll free number or faxing in to the central registry using the form found on the website at http://www.

Services: Brain Injury Assessment, Condition Specific Rehabilitation Services, Daily Living Aids, Home Barrier Evaluation/Removal Services, Mobility Aids, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy

Florida Office of Early Learning

*Child Care Resource and Referral Network (CCR&R) specialists help families choose quality care and other community resources and refers parents to local Early Learning Coalitions in their area for assistance and entry into school readiness and VPK programs

Services: Child Care Expense Assistance, Early Head Start, Head Start, Preschools

Florida School for the Deaf & Blind

*Pre-school through 12th grade for eligible hearing-impaired and visually-impaired public school students *Health care; speech, audiology, mental health, occupational and physical therapies *Free tuition for eligible Florida residents *Awards standard and special diplomas; prepares graduates for professional careers and trades *Over 70% of graduating class continue education at colleges, universities, and technical training centers

Services: Special Education

Florida Telecommunications Relay Service, 7-1-1

*Communications link for Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Deaf/Blind, or Speech Disabled *For Big Bend area, FTRI will refer persons to FTRI, 1820 E Park Ave, Ste 101, Tallahassee, 32301 or Ability 1st, 1823 Buford Ct, Tallahassee, 32308 to pick up telephone equipment: volume control telephones that amplify, TTY's, Braille TTY's, voice carry over phones, Large Visual Display, audible ring signalers, visual ring signalers *Ability 1st, 1823 Buford Ct, Tallahassee, 32308 is very close to Capital Regional Memorial Center and on a bus line *For repair or replacement, contact, FTRI, customer care *Various numbers used for disability-related equipment that communicates with standard equipment *Customer Profile/Relay enables Sprint to speed up calling; call Customer Service

Services: Hearing Augmentation Aids, Telecommunication Relay Services, Visual/Reading Aids

FSU, Adult Learning Evaluation Center (ALEC))

*Psycho-educational evaluations for college age students and adults with possible learning disabilities or Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder(ADHD) and/or other mental health difficulties (e.

Services: Educational Testing, Mental Health Assessment and Treatment, Mental Health Evaluation, Special Education, Telemental Health

FSU Counseling & Psychological Services

*Short-term outpatient mental health counseling to currently enrolled FSU students including individual, group, and couples counseling, crisis intervention, substance abuse evaluation and counseling, eating disorder treatment offered face-to-face, by phone, and telemental health online via Zoom *Services covered by student fees, no out-of-pocket expenses; enrolled FSU students may include a partner or spouse for couples counseling as long as one person is an FSU student *Services are performed by licensed psychologists, social workers, mental health counselors, treatment coordinators and a mental health education coordinator supervising doctoral, masters, and practicum interns; Persons wishing to see a licensed therapist should request one; Referrals to other mental health professionals when needed *Daily psychoeducation workshops focusing on anxiety and depression available via Zoom *For a mental health crisis, the number is available for FSU students after hours and weekends; callers should leave a message and a counselor will return their call

Services: Assessment for Substance Use Disorders, Eating Disorders Treatment, General Counseling Services, Student Counseling Services, Substance Use Disorder Counseling, Suicide Prevention Programs, Telemental Health

FSU, Early Head Start, Gadsden County

*Program is for children under age 3 and pregnant women, living in Gadsden County *Home Visitors provide weekly 90 minute visits to assess children's development and demonstrate educational activities to build early learning skills *Screens children within 45 days of entry for identification of potential health or development concerns and access to medical care including transportation to appointments, linking with community resources, and partner with parents on family goal setting *Provide information on topics that may be of interest to parents including: pregnancy health, childhood and general health, nutrition, parenting, and understanding children's behavior *Play groups (social groups) are held twice a month and include fun activities, snacks, and community speakers

Services: Early Head Start, Expectant/New Parent Assistance, Pediatric Developmental Assessment

FSU, Florida Inclusion Network

*Provides information and support for the implementation of inclusive education best practices for educators and parents of children with disabilities *Data-driven, student-focused planning and problem-solving across districts and schools *Sharing information to build collaborative relationships between families, schools, and districts

Services: Disability Rights Groups, Special Education, Student Disability Services

FSU, Student Disability Resource Center

*Staff works with faculty and staff to provide academic support services and accommodations both in and out of the classroom *Primary advocate for students with disabilities *Educates students with disabilities about their legal rights and responsibilities *Promotes self determination so that all students with disabilities have equal access to educational opportunities and achieving their academic and personal goals

Services: Colleges/Universities, Student Disability Services