Leon County Public Library, Disabilities Assistance

*Assistance for persons with disabilities in using library materials *For mobility-related disabilities, Main Library and branch libraries are wheelchair accessible and some have manual wheelchairs available *Various forms of assistance also available for people with hearing, speech, or vision impairments *Branch Office Numbers: Lake Jackson, (850) 606-2850; Northeast Branch, (850) 606-2800; Eastside Branch, (850) 606-2750; Dr B L Perry, Jr Branch, (850) 606-2950; Fort Braden Branch, (850) 606-2900; Woodville Branch (850) 606-2925

Services: Assistive Technology Software, Hearing Augmentation Aids, Library Services, Mobility Aids, Visual/Reading Aids, Volunteer Opportunities

Learning Ally

*Provides audiobooks, including school textbooks, to dyslexic, blind or visually impaired students, parents, families, and educators *Through a grant, all public schools in Florida have free access to these publications; individuals pay for the service ($135 per year)

Services: Reading Services for People With Disabilities, Special Education, Student Disability Services

Jamila Holcomb, Ph.D., LMFT (MT3505)

*Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MT3505) in private practice who is currently accepting new patients in a location which is accessible and can be reached by public transportation *Fees $100 an hour, offers a sliding scale for self-pay: $75 for students, sliding scale based on financial hardship; does not accept insurance *Treats adolescents through adults as individuals, families, and couples in person and by video (telemental health); specialty treatment areas include general anxiety and depression, victim and trauma counseling, crisis counseling and trauma, PTSD, parenting, adolescent counseling, and racial anxiety, also provides workshops and presentations for business related to mental health, racial trauma, and cultural climate *Therapist is female, English speaking, African American & cannot prescribe or manage patient's medications

Services: Adolescent/Youth Counseling, Family Counseling, General Counseling Services, Marriage Counseling, Parent Counseling, Student Counseling Services, Telemental Health

IMPACT Tallahassee

*Private Preschool and VPK specializing in individualized therapeutic education including daily living skills, occupational therapy, motor skills, handwriting; sensory, oral, environmental, play and socialization skills; physical, speech, art, and music therapy *After school programs; intensive instruction in daily living skills; summer camps (3-21) *Fees depend on age and special needs but range between $850 and $1020 monthly for children 1-year to 4-years old; Accept Medicaid, BC/BS, other private insurance, some funding available through other agencies, Mckay and Gardiner Scholarships *Must have a Rx for therapy from physician before children can be wait listed; forms found on website tab for application and enrollment

Services: Alternative Education, Camps, Early Intervention for Children With Disabilities/Delays, Extended Child Care, Preschools, Transition Services for Students With Disabilities

HCA Florida Capital Hospital Behavioral Health, University Services

*Mental health program for university or college students age 18 and over, including those taking on-line courses, on leave of absence or transitioning back to school *Provides support and guidance to learn coping skills to manage mental health and academic life through group therapy focusing on reducing mood symptoms, self-care, wellness, social skills, navigating resources and supports, and creating/using support systems including family *Includes 12 hours of therapeutic activities per week

Services: General Counseling Services, Outpatient Mental Health Facilities, Student Counseling Services

Hadley Institute for the Blind and Visually Impaired

*Distance education school that offers more than 100 free courses in a variety of media formats: braille, large print, audio, and online, according to student's needs *Four program areas: high school, family education, adult continuing education and Hadley Institute for Professional Studies for professionals and paraprofessionals in the visually impaired field *One of the largest educators of braille

Services: Assistive Technology Software, Distance Education, Library Services, Reading Services for People With Disabilities, Special Education

Gadsden County Schools

*Public educational services for students in Gadsden County *HeadStart for 3 and 4 year olds, Voluntary Pre-K, Pre-Kindergarten and Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY) for 3-5 year olds *Elementary Schools: Chattahoochee Elementary, George W.

Services: Early Intervention for Children With Disabilities/Delays, Public Schools, Special Education

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

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, 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