The L.I.F.E. Academy is a charter school for students with developmental disabilities ages 11 to 22 entering grades 6-12....
LARC, Inc. has dedicated itself to meeting with quality and foresight the needs of people with developmental disabilites living in Lee County and their families. Our mission now, as it was fifty years ago, is to promote and provide opportunities in the co...
Mission is to promote and provide opportunities for people with developmental disabilities reach their optimal level of functioning in the least restrictive setting. Services include self-care training, vocational training, supported employment, resident...
Make referrals to local chapters in order to help parents of young adults with learning disabilities....
Founded in 2008, Keeping Us Safe is an organization that provides practical, real-life solutions to older drivers and their families. Our programs are designed to save lives while simultaneously helping to ease the burden of the family as they find them...
Talking Books Library provides recorded books and equipment for adults and children who need to hear their reading because of a temporary or permanent disability. Demonstrates and loans assistive devices for short term use. Loans descriptive videos for ...
Educational programs, youth camps and helpful services to blind or visually-impaired residents of Collier....
Lighthouse of SWFL provides the tools, support and opportunities necessary for individuals with blindness or visual impairment to achieve their desired level of independence. Classes are provided in computers, Braille, and independent living skills. The...
Regional chapter that provides vision, hearing and other services to the community....
The Punta Gorda Lions Club and the Punta Gorda Lions Foundation, Inc. are major providers of sight and hearing care in the Punta Gorda area....
Delivery of one meal per day to persons unable to prepare their own meals. Extra meals can be ordered for the weekends....
Food assistance...
CCMI Meals on Wheels program organizes plans and administers the delivery of well-balanced and nutritious meals to the homebound; and does so at the lowest possible cost. One nutritious meal a day, five days a week (with extras for the weekend) are deliv...
This program assists aspiring entrepreneurs who have a low-to-moderate income level or are disadvantaged (including those who are unemployed or underemployed), and who live in Lee, Collier, Charlotte, Hendry or Glades counties. Upon successful completion...
National organization provides support and information for adults and parents of children that are Attention Deficit or Hyperactive, as well as professionals in the Community. Teachers earn in-service credit....
National information center provides information on disabilities and disability-related issues. Anyone can use services-families, educators, administrators, journalists, students. Special focus is children and youth, (birth to 22)....
The 4 Goals of No Person Left Behind are: 100% accountability of all seniors and persons with disabilities, Identify basic needs for seniors and persons with disabilities, Educate seniors and persons with disabilities and families on disaster preparedness...
Provides low income housing for elderly and/or disabled persons...
New Beginnings is a seasonal program that operates normally from November to the end of May. Our program provides services to migrant and seasonal families at no cost to children ages 6 weeks to 5 years of age; first priority to children with special need...
The Area Agency on Aging is responsible for the planning, coordination and oversight of the delivery of the following programs: Home and Community Based Services, Community Care for the Elderly, Home Care for the Elderly, Alzheimer's Disease Initiative, ...
Elder Helpline provides information and referral to senior and their caregivers for a variety of senior issues...
Government agency providing retirement, disability, survivor benefits, and supplemental security income for the aged, disabled, and survivors....
A horseback riding program which provides therapeutic riding to mentally- and physically-challenged children and adults. Fee for services; scholarships available....
Provides sports training and competitions in a variety of Olympic-type sports for people with intellectual disabilities....
Provides year-round sports training and competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for people with intellectual disabilities who wish to participate....
Rehabilitation services provided for developmentally disabled people and provide a way for integrating into the local community....
Provides support services for people with developmental disabilities including behavior analysis/assessment, vocational training, supported employment, learning projects, social events, and respite care....
Provides recorded books and magazines, and Braille materials for individuals who are not able to see regular print or have a physical limitation....
Provides relief to family and caregivers from daily challenges associated with caring for a disabled child or adult. Also provides temporary care for children whose family is in crisis situations....
Assists persons with disabilities to train for, obtain, or regain employment. Services may include psychological and medical restorative services, training and counseling....
Volunteers of America is a national, nonprofit, faith-based organization dedicated to helping those in need rebuild their lives and reach their full potential....
A Department of Labor and Employment Security, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation help line to assist with information and referral for all disability needs and those challenged in becoming independent....
Employment assessments and plan for supported employment, internships and on-the-job training work experiences, employment and career opportunities. For those referred by DVR for self-employment, certified self-employment/micro-enterprise specialists wil...
For individuals with disabilities and special needs, families, caregivers: Comprehensive case management, referrals, navigation, appointments, advocacy, IEPs, special topic workshops, and support/guidance....
Better Solution is a non-medical, home health agency that provides homemakers, companions and sitters for clients. They provide temporary and/or long-term assistance to help with many aspects of day-to-day living, in your home or in a facility. All of t...
Assists individuals who are blind or have visual impairments and their families with services to reach education and independent living goals. Counseling, employment training, and rehabilitation for blind or low-vision individuals....
Provides pre-admission screenings for placement in a nursing facility other long-term care setting. CARES provides assessment and review for long term care services and will make referrals for needed services. CARES will assess clients in the home, hosp...
Assistance for adoption, counseling, disaster response, early education and training, senior services, Financial Assistance and food pantry / food bank, Haitian and Hispanic outreach, HIV/AIDS support services, housing assistance and counseling, immigrati...
Assistance for adoption, counseling, disaster response, early education and training, senior services, Financial Assistance and food pantries, Haitian and Hispanic outreach, HIV/AIDS support services, housing assistance and counseling, immigration service...
CMS Division of Prevention and Intervention offers services to children with special healthcare needs and their families associated with child abuse and neglect. The Division of Prevention and Intervention works to prevent child abuse before it begins by ...
Provides emergency construction services at no cost. Specializes in handicap accessibility, roof, electrical, plumbing and air conditioning. No mobile home. Also constructs wheelchair ramps....
Assists persons with disabilities to train for, obtain, or regain employment. Services may include: vocational evaluation, job placement, job coaching, speech or language therapy, training and education and training after high school, medical and psychol...
Provides services to individuals who cope with hearing or speech loss by offering information, referral, education and trainingal seminars, interpreter services and advocacy....
Ages: prenatal – 20. Provides medical and supporting services to children and high-risk pregnant women. Serves children with special health care needs whose serious or chronic physical or developmental conditions require extensive preventive and maintenan...
Health Services - for eligible infants, children, adolescents, and young adults who have on-going physical or behavioral conditions....
Find a CMS Provider - search our listing to find CMS doctors and other providers in your area. This site contains a listing of health care providers that are specially qualified to meet the unique needs of children with special health care needs....
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