Muscular Dystrophy Association

*Referrals for diagnosis and medical management for persons with neuro-muscular disorders including muscular distrophy and ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease): care centers in Miami, Gainesville (x2), St Petersburg, Tampa, Sarasota, Orlando, Jacksonville *Loan orthopedic equipment, wheelchairs, mobility aids, physical and occupational therapy, plus information and referral regarding neuro-muscular disorders, support groups and recreational opportunities *One week summer camp for children with muscular dystrophy ages 8-17 offered at Umatilla, FL

Services: Camps, Health/Disability Related Support Groups, Medical Information Services, Mobility Aids, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy

Panhandle Area Educational Consortium (PAEC)

*Provides information and assistance to parents through the Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resources System (FDLRS) Child Find, assisting in locating, identifying, and obtaining services for children birth-21 years with developmental delays, suspected delays, and/or special learning needs *Provides diagnostic and instruction support to schools for appropriate educational programs

Services: Early Intervention for Children With Disabilities/Delays, Pediatric Developmental Assessment, Special Education

Partners in Communication (PIC)

*Qualified and certified professional American Sign Language interpreters trained in interpreting with confidentiality, credentialed nationally *Interpreting services/modalities include: Sign Language, Oral, Tactile and Contact Signs *Purposes can include Medical, Court and Legal, Special Events, Concerts, Public Access Events, Social Events *Reduced rates contracts available for frequent users (monthly or more) *24-hour interpreting services for medical and law enforcement needs *Interpreting services for individuals, groups, businesses and agencies *Sign language instruction; speakers for subjects: The Deaf Culture; ASL; When and How to use interpreters properly; Interpreter Roles and Responsibilities; Codes of Ethics applicable to different settings; ADA consultation

Services: Language Interpretation, Sign Language Instruction

Positive Behavior Supports Corporation

COVID 19 Update - Modified intake and therapies to use video wherever possible *Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention offering individualized, research-based processes using principles of applied behavior analysis and person and family-centered practices *Provides in-home and in-school applied analysis (ABA) and therapy to children with autism spectrum disorder *To request services, complete the on-line Request for Services form

Services: Autism Therapy, Early Intervention for Children With Disabilities/Delays

Pyramid, Inc

*Unique arts program for adults with developmental disabilities, offering a full range of visual and performing arts, catering to each student's level of ability and interest *Other courses: computer and literacy training, peer counseling and skill-development classes, physical/nutritional and behavioral assistance *Fees vary based on services; become Medicaid Waiver eligible through Developmental Services, DCF or be private pay

Services: Art Therapy, Computer Literacy Training Programs, Home/Community Based Developmental Disabilities Programs, Independent Living Skills Instruction, Literacy Programs

Southeastern Guide Dogs, Inc

*Provides professionally trained guide, service and emotional support dogs throughout the Southeastern US at no charge for visually impaired persons, veterans with PTSD and other disabilities, and children with significant challenges such as the loss of a parent in the military *Other services include: Paws for Patriots, Public Service Dogs, Ambassador Dogs, Training classes, Public Adoption and Additional Services for Program Graduates

Services: Service Animals

Southeastern Therapy Services

*Language and pathology practice for children and adults who are currently accepting referrals for new clients - Comprehensive speech, language, and swallowing services *Services include: Diagnosis and treatment for autism & Social Pragmatic Disorders; Articulation, Fluency & Motor Speech Disorders; voice and swallowing disorders, language, cognition and memory disorders, auditory processing disorders, and dyslexia, assessments *Fees are $160 per hour, sliding scale offered for clients who do not have insurance or are insured by companies forwhom they are not providers - accepts CHP, Medicaid, including some Medicaid HMOs, Medipass, Medicare, Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Healthcare, Children's Home Society, Multi-Plan, Beechstreet, PHCS, Tricare, Universal insurances and payment from the Office of Disability Determination *Handicap Accessible and can take public transportation within two blocks of Tallahassee office *Crawfordville location - 2887 Crawfordville Hwy, Suite 4.

Services: Autism Therapy, Medicaid, Medicare, Pediatric Developmental Assessment, Pediatric Developmental Screening, Speech Therapy

Sunrise Community, Inc.

COVID-19 Update 06/30/2020 - Day programs are closed indefinitely, call for information on reopening plans *Non-profit advancing independence of people with developmental disabilities by obtaining services available to them *LIFELINKS - three adult day care programs that emphasize the development of work and daily living skills *Residential services at Intermediate Care Facilities (ICFs) - currently full, but expecting to open new homes and take new clients in fall of 2020 *Behavior analysis and counseling

Services: Adult Day Programs, Daily Living Aids, Home/Community Based Developmental Disabilities Programs, Independent Living Skills Instruction, Older Adult/Disability Related Supportive Housing, Volunteer Opportunities

Tallahassee Developmental Center

*Residential intermediate care facility for developmentally disabled individuals providing training for daily living, self care, leisure activities, community inclusion and sensory stimulation

Services: Independent Living Skills Instruction, Older Adult/Disability Related Supportive Housing

The Learning Pavilion

*Formerly Dick Howser Center for Childhood Services *Programs for children ages 6 weeks to 6 years *Early intervention and therapies for children exhibiting development delays or disabilities, including speech, physical, occupational therapy, and music therapy *Early childhood education, school readiness VPK, and summer programs *Early Creative Curriculum emphasizes the role of the child, the teacher (or caregiver), the family and the community

Services: Child Care Centers, Early Intervention for Children With Disabilities/Delays, Preschools, Summer School Programs