Florida

Here you will find a list of local resources and information compiled by our community. Please note that the information on this list is not necessarily endorsed by Apraxia Kids.

WALK FOR APRAXIA

The Walk for Apraxia is the signature fundraising event for Apraxia Kids. It brings together those touched by apraxia, uniting families and professionals in a community of support. At the heart of the Walk for Apraxia is the celebration of our Apraxia Stars. Each child with apraxia receives a medal in recognition of the hard work that goes into finding their voices. Join us at your local event and discover a network of support!

Walk for Apraxia Events in Florida:

Orlando Walk for Apraxia
Sarasota-Bradenton Walk for Apraxia
Southwest Gulf Coast Walk for Apraxia
Tampa Walk for Apraxia

FACEBOOK SUPPORT GROUPS

Apraxia Kids is proud to offer online support groups to ensure that no family feels alone in their journey. It can be comforting and empowering to know that you are supported and that you can both give and receive help. 

Online support groups in your area:

Florida

Community Resources

University Speech Clinic

Find out if there is a University Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic near you that serves individuals who have trouble communicating.

Beacon College
Leesburg
855-220-5374 or admissions@beaconcollege.edu

Lynn University Institute for Achievement and Learning
Boca Raton
+1 561-237-7028 or ada@lynn.edu

University of Florida, Gainesville Reading Program
Gainesville
352-273-6560 or UFReadingProgram@phhp.ufl.edu

Florida Atlantic University Communication Disorders Clinic
Boca Raton
561-297-6074 or tclark13@health.fau.edu

Florida State University Speech and Hearing Clinic
Tallahassee
850-644-2238 or fsucomdis@cci.fsu.edu

Nova Southeastern University Speech-Language Pathology Clinic
Davie
954-678-2273

University of Central Florida Communication Disorders Clinic
Orlando
407-882-0468 or ucfcommclinic@ucf.edu

University of South Florida Speech-Language Clinic
Tampa
813-974-9844 or SpeechClinic@usf.edu

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Support Services

Learn more about the programs and services that improve the well-being of individuals and families in your area!

Florida Association for Infant Mental Health
Riverview
850-296-7002 or info@faimh.org

Family Network on Disabilities (FND)
Clearwater
800-825-5736

Step Up For Students | Special Needs Scholarship
Jacksonville
1-877-735-7837 or info@stepupforstudents.org

Easterseals Florida
Winter Park
407-629-7881

Florida Center for Inclusive Communities
Tampa
866-818-4797

Family Care Council
Fern Park
1-800-470-8101

Florida Abilities Work ADP Cares
Tallahassee
1-866-273-2273 or APD.info@apdcares.org

Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Supported Employment
Tallahassee
800-451-4327

The Children’s Movement of Florida
Miami
305-646-7230

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Click here for National Support Services Resources.

Speech Therapy/Speech Tablet

Discover available funds in your area that may be used for speech therapy and/or assistive device software for communication.

Variety
Orlando
716-465-3551 or info@varietyflorida.org

Florida Alliance for Assistive Services and Technology
Orlando
407-882-0468 or atlanticrdc@faastinc.org

University of Miami Health System Assistive Technology (AT) Program
Miami
305-243-5706 or anevares@med.miami.edu

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Click here for National Speech Therapy/Speech Tablet Resources.

Parent Resources

See parent resources that provide useful information about services that are available in your community and that may benefit different aspects of you and your family’s lives.

Parent Education Network Project (PEN)
Dunedin
800-825-5736 (in FL only) or fnd@fndusa.org

Parents of the Panhandle Information Network (POPIN)
Dunedin
800-825-5736 (in FL) or fnd@fndusa.org

Parent Support Network (PSN) Project
Dunedin
800-825-5736 (in FL) or fnd@fndusa.org

Parent to Parent of Miami, Inc.
Miami
305-271-9797 or info@ptopmiami.org

Florida Association of Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists (FLASHA)
Orlando
844-427-8461 or info@flasha.org

Bright Expectations
Tallahassee
850-245-4465 or BE@flhealth.gov

Florida Diagnostic & Learning Resources System
Palatka
386-312-2265 or schmitgesa@nefec.org

The Children’s Trust Parent Club
Miami
305-571-5700 or info@thechildrenstrust.org

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Insurance

Discover information on ways to navigate the tricky subject of insurance in your state.

Division of Consumer Services
Tallahassee
Consumer.Services@myfloridacfo.com

The Agency for Health Care Administration Florida KidCare
Tallahassee
1-888-540-5437

Children’s Medical Services Health Plan
Fort Lauderdale
1-866-796-0530

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Fun for All

Learn more about the available activities in your community from culture to art, to leisure and sports.

Central Florida Zoo Sensory Inclusive
Sanford
407-323-4450 or Information@centralfloridazoo.org

Zoo Miami
Miami
305-251-0400

Zoo Tampa
Tampa
813-935-8552

Museum of Discovery and Science Sensory Friendly Sunday
Fort Lauderdale
954-467-6637

Museum of Science and History
Jacksonville
904-396-6674 or accessibility@themosh.org

Miami Children’s Museum Sensory Friendly Saturday
Miami
305-373-5437 or sensorysaturday@miamichildrensmuseum.org

Science Center and Aquarium Sensory Saturdays
West Palm Beach
561-832-1988

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Education & Schooling

Learn about educational opportunities and resources that will promote achievement, educational excellence, and equal access.

Florida Department of Education
Tallahassee
850-245-0505

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
Tallahassee
850-245-0505 or Commissioner@fldoe.org

Children’s Forum
Tallahassee
888-352-4453

Florida Center for Students with Unique Abilities
Orlando
407-823-5225 or fcsua@ucf.edu

 

Homeschooling Resources:

Statewide Homeschool Associations

Faith Based – Florida Parent Educators Association (FPEA)

Local Support Groups

Broward Parent Support Group

Gainesville Area Homeschoolers

Jacksonville Homeschoolers United

Parents Educating Children

Pensacola Homeschooled Families

Hollywood Hills Homeschoolers

Altamonte Springs Homeschool Village

Faith Based – Tallahassee Christian Homeschoolers Forum

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Early Intervention

Find early intervention services provide supports to babies and young children with developmental delays and disabilities and their families.

Early Steps Florida
Ocala
850-245-4200 or EarlyStepsDirectory@flhealth.gov

Help Me Grow Florida
2-1-1, ask for Help Me Grow

Florida Division of Early Learning
Tallahassee
Click here to contact

Technical Assistance and Training Program
Click here to contact

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Click here for National Early Intervention Resources.

Advocacy

Know your rights and learn how to advocate for your child.

Know Your Rights Florida
Tallahassee
1-800-342-0823

The Family Café
Tallahassee
888-309-2233 or info@familycafe.net

The Arc of Florida, Inc
Tallahassee
855-322-6735 or ceo@arcflorida.org

Florida Developmental Disabilities Council, Inc
Tallahassee
800-580-7801 or fddc@fddc.org

Disability Rights Florida
Tallahassee
800-342-0823

Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida
800-405-1417

Florida Legal Services
Orlando
407-801-4350 or access@floridalegal.org

United Way Miami
Miami
305-646-7000

Legal Aid Society of the Orange County Bar Association, Inc.
Orlando
407-841-8310 or info@legalaidocba.org

The Advocacy Network on Disabilities
Miami
305-596-1160 or info@advocacynetwork.org

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Click here for National Advocacy Resources.

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