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Florida Department of Transportation
The Florida Department of Transportation is known as FDOT for short. The mission of the group is to offer a safe transportation system. They want to ensure the mobility of both people and goods.
Children's Home Society of Florida - Gulf Coast
This group helps children, teens, and their families. They partner with schools to help kids succeed. They can help find services for raising young children. They also offer individual and family counseling. Please call 727.953.3354 or visit their website to learn more.
EyeCare America-The American Academy of Ophthalmology
Eyecare America offers free eye exams to people in need. Care is provided by volunteer eye doctors. It can also lower the cost of medication. Patients can print a drug discount card and search for drug assistance programs. Call or visit the website to learn more.
***Staff are not able to provide medical or insurance advice. And cannot recommend a specific doctor***
American Academy of Ophthalmology
The American Academy of Ophthalmology is known as AAO for short. It is the largest association of eye physicians and surgeons in the world. The mission of the group is to protect sight and empower lives. Please call or visit the website for more information.
***Staff are not able to provide medical or insurance related advice. And cannot recommend specific doctors***
National Multiple Sclerosis Society - Florida Gulf Coast
This agency has counseling and monthly support groups for patients and their families. They provide medical equipment loans for patients with a doctor’s referral. They can grant limited financial assistance (medical equipment, counseling, etc.). They have self help groups. They have educational programs, information and referral services. You can sign up for their newsletter.
Please see the website for all services.
Brookwood, Teen Residence
This is a group home for girls ages 13 to 18. They are placed by DCF due to abusive and/or neglectful home settings. Sometimes they are placed privately by parents because of stressful home relationships. Program goals focus on independent living skills. This includes an education program, job skills, money management, and problem solving. Individual psychotherapy and group therapy are provided by licensed therapists.
Please see the website for all services.
Early Childhood Development - Easterseals Southwest Florida
"Make the First 5 Count!" The Early Childhood Development programs from Easterseals help children gain a strong foundation. They offer Lily Preschool for kids up to 5 years old. They also offer therapy. Early intervention helps babies and toddlers work toward growth goals. They are at a time in their lives when they are most ready to learn. They can most benefit from therapy during this time. Their therapies and other services are offered to children up to 18 years old.
Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD) - Field 23 Office
APD serves those with developmental disabilities and their families. The goal of the agency is to help them live, learn, and work in their communities. Please call 800.615.8720 or visit their website to learn more.
Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD) - Suncoast Region
APD supports persons with developmental disabilities. Their goal is to help them live, learn and work in their communities. APD provides services to help clients find jobs, funding and supported living services. Please see the website for more information.
APD serves those with:
- Autism
- Cerebral palsy
- Down syndrome
- Intellectual disabilities
- Prader-Willi syndrome
- Spina bifida
- Children age 3-5 who are at a high risk of a developmental disability