ARC Big Bend, The

*Serves people with intellectual and developmental disabilities with life skills, school to work, and employment services *Adult day training for developmentally disabled adults and students in high school transition programs *Supported employment *Employment Services for the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation *Program serves 9 counties within the Big Bend region, including: Madison, Jefferson, Leon, Gadsden, Wakulla, Taylor, Suwannee, Hamilton, and Lafayette *Employment Services Office in Tallahassee: 2898 Mahan Dr, Suite 2.

Services: Comprehensive Disability Related Employment Programs, Home/Community Based Developmental Disabilities Programs, Special Education, Vocational Education

Florida Agency for Persons with Disabilities, NW Region, Field 2 Office

*Serves people with the following designated disabilities: intellectual disabilities, spina bifida, autism, cerebral palsy, Down Syndrome, Prader-Willi Syndrome, Phelan-McDermid syndrome and children age 3-5 who are at a high risk of a developmental disability *Assists persons with the designated developmental disabilities in living, learning, and working in their communities through local resources and case management *Identifies needs for support and services, including supported living, supported employment, transportation and personal supports

Services: Case/Care Management, Health/Disability Related Counseling, Home/Community Based Developmental Disabilities Programs, Job Finding Assistance

Florida Youth Council, The

*Group of youth and emerging leaders (15-30 years old) with disabilities or special health care needs *Peer groups geared toward getting young people involved in self-advocacy, peer mentoring, and other activities *Offers leadership and participation opportunities for youth, including an Annual Youth Summit, an electronic and print newsletter, and social networking

Services: Home/Community Based Developmental Disabilities Programs, Leadership Development, Peer Counseling

Future Pathways

*Aids teens and adults with disabilities with in-home training for job readiness, independent living, and social skills *Offers independent living skills training for hygiene, cooking, safety, laundry, budgeting, and time management *Career development training which aids in pre-employment, assistance with obtaining employment, and on-the-job training *Social skills groups which aims to help build friendships and hold meaningful conversations *Consultation for guardians/caretakers which includes disability agency services, adult day programs, recreational opportunities, and guardianship

Services: Attendant Services for People With Disabilities, Caregiver Counseling, Comprehensive Disability Related Employment Programs, Employment Preparation, Health/Disability Related Support Groups, Home/Community Based Developmental Disabilities Programs, Independent Living Skills Instruction, Vocational Rehabilitation

Leon Advocacy and Resource Center (LARC)

*Four primary programs to enable people with developmental disabilities to participate in community life *Residential: six group homes with specialized living services and supported living counselors on call 24 hours per day *Supported Employment: training and assistance to both employee and employer during sustained employment *Supported Living: training and assistance to live in and maintain a home or apartment of participants' choosing; may include: personal hygiene and grooming skills, household chores, meal preparation, shopping, personal finances, and social and adaptive skills; some participants also receive services of paid roommate (In Home Supports) who provides personal care *Community Training and Other supports: transportation, companion, community inclusion, and trial competency training *LARC also works with Leon County Schools' Exceptional Student Education program to provide vocational training so students can find and maintain competitive employment *Branch in Taylor County serves clients; call LARC office for referral *Offers Kiwanis Aktion Club program, a service club for people with disabilities

Services: Comprehensive Disability Related Employment Programs, Home/Community Based Developmental Disabilities Programs, Independent Living Skills Instruction, Older Adult/Disability Related Supportive Housing

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

Sunrise Community, Inc.

*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 accepting new clients *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