Online Resources
- UCP National
- National Down Syndrome Society - (800)-221-4602
The National Down Syndrome Society benefits people with Down syndrome and their families through national leadership in education, research and advocacy. - Down Syndrome Association of Central Florida - (407) 540-1121
The Down Syndrome Association of Central Florida is a voice for individuals with Down syndrome in Central Florida, and their families. We offer hope, encouragement and acceptance through advocacy, education and awareness so that each may realize their potential as members of our community. - Center for Autism & Related Disabilities (CARD) - (407) 737-2566
CARD serves both children and adults of all levels of intellectual functioning who have autism, pervasive developmental disorders, autistic-like disabilities, dual sensory impairments, or sensory impairments with other disabling conditions. Services include technical assistance and consultation, professional training programs and public education activities. - National Autism Association - (877) 622-2884
The National Autism Association educates and empowers families affected by autism and other neurological disorders, while advocating on behalf of those who cannot fight for their own rights. - Autism Society of Greater Orlando (ASGO) - (407) 855-0235
ASGO provides individuals and families affected by autism a network of opportunities to become fully accepted by the community through family support, education, advocacy and public awareness. - Spina Bifida Association of Central Florida (SBACF) - (407) 263-8350
The Spina Bifida Association of Central Florida is committed to enhancing the lives of children and families who are dealing with the daily challenges of living with Spina Bifida. - U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) - (877) 696-6775
HHS is the U.S. government's principal agency for protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services, especially for those who are least able to help themselves. - Center for Medicaid Services (CMS)
CMS' website provides information on Medicaid and explains enrollment, eligibility and coverage. - U.S. Social Security Administration
The Social Security Administration website provides information on Social Security's services and explains eligibility and coverage. - Special Olympics Florida - (352) 243-9536
Special Olympics provides year-round sports training and competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for people eight years of age and older with intellectual disabilities. The organization who wish to participate, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendships with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community. - Beta Center - (407) 277-1942
BETA Center offers children and parents the knowledge and support needed for strong and healthy families; with a focus on teen moms and at-risk families. Parents learn about prenatal attachment, baby brain development, child development, infant mental health, school readiness and adolescence. - Florida Respite Coalition - (407) 740-8909
The Florida Respite Coalition (FRC) is a statewide system of Lifespan Respite Care Networks that provides families and caregivers with a single point of entry within their communities to access support and information for respite care services. - Rainbow Wheels - (800) 910-8267
Rainbow Wheels offers a full line of rentals for people with disabilities including Handicap Accessible Vans, Scooters, Manual and Power Chairs. - Center for Independent Living - (407) 623-1070
The Center for Independent Living in Central Florida, Inc. (CIL) helps people with disabilities achieve their self-determined goals for independent living. CIL's philosophy is based on peer role models: people with disabilities empowering people with disabilities and their families on the road to independence. - Quest, Inc - (407) 889-4530
Quest inspires and empowers Central Floridians with disabilities by offering choices and opportunities to learn, live, work and play. Through Quest's comprehensive family of services, children and adults imagine and achieve their full capabilities. - 211 - United Way Information & Referral - (407) 839-4357
211 provides residents in Central Florida information and resources on health and human services issues such as food, housing assistance, clothing, youth programs, substance abuse treatment, volunteering, and hundreds of other resources. The service is free, confidential, multi-lingual, and available 24 hours a day. - Stepping Stone Medical Equipment Bank - (407) 292-0177
Stepping Stone collects medical equipment from those who no longer are in need of these items, reconditions the equipment and makes it available to people in need, either free of charge or at a nominal fee. - Florida Diagnostic & Learning Resources System (FDLRS) - (407) 317-3660
The Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resources System (FDLRS) provides diagnostic and instructional support services to district exceptional student education programs and families of students with exceptionalities statewide. - Intervention Services - (407) 331-8002
Intervention Services provides quality and professional treatment for individuals with mental health and behavior issues. Programs and services are designed to treat both individuals and families helping them achieve an improved quality of life.







