Community Resources
Support matters. Explore the resources available for special needs!
Center for Autism & Related Disabilities at USF
“The Center for Autism & Related Disabilities at USF is a community-based project that provides information and consultation to individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders and related disabilities. CARD-USF offers instruction and coaching to families and professionals through a training and assistance model.”
Autistic Self Advocacy Network
“The Autistic Self Advocacy Network is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization run by and for autistic people. ASAN is a national grassroots disability rights organization for the autistic community. We fight for disability rights.”
Handicap Tags
If your child has an ASD diagnosis, you’re qualified to receive a disabled person parking permit. Access an application to be submitted to your local tax collector or office or license plate agency below. (Be sure to check “I am a frequent traveler” on your application).
Respite Care at Parc Center for Disabilities
“Parc Center for Disabilities has been serving children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities since 1953. Our “person-centered” approach has garnered Parc’s reputation as a progressive leader in our field and in the community.”
Florida Application for Developmental Disability Designation
Visit the link below to access the Florida Application for Developmental Disability Designation.
Florida Alliance for Assistive Services & Technology
“This program offers a range of activities, including device loans, demonstrations, reutilization, and training, to ensure Floridians have access to the latest in assistive technology. Additionally, FAAST provides information and assistance, as well as a financing program available state-wide.”
Travel Ability
“We are TravelAbility, and our mission is to make travel more accessible and enjoyable for everyone.”
Continuing Education with the UMatter Program at USF
“The Eileen Hoffman Hafer UMatter is an innovative inclusive postsecondary education (IPSE) program created to provide young people with intellectual disabilities the opportunity to experience higher education and campus life.”
Respond with Care Program, Pinellas County
“The ‘Respond with Care,’ [program is] aimed at alerting and preparing first responders of a possible special needs individual inside of a residence or vehicle. A caregiver or individual with a special need wishing to obtain a Respond with Care sticker can contact the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Crime Prevention & Community Awareness Unit at 727-582-2222.”