Information for Parents of Students with Disabilities

If you suspect that your child, or a child you know, may have a delay or disability (birth - 21) please call (407)317-3665 or (800)262-1596

FDLRS Action Child Find is looking for any person between the ages of 0-21, who may be disabled and who is not enrolled in school or in any educational program. To make a referral or request information, call (800)262-1596.

See the FDLRS website for more information.

The Captioned Media Program (CMP) provides free-loan, open captioned videos to deaf and hard of hearing persons. More than 4,000 titles including classic movies, educational videos and special interest movies are available. Some Spanish Language captioned media is available. Contact the National Association of the Deaf for more information. (800) 237-6213 ext. 214 TTY (800)237-6819 or visit the website: www.cfv.org

Respite Program: Electrikids and Nathaniel's Hope, both of Calvary Assembly of God in Winter Park has created a program for parents and caregivers of children with special needs called "Buddy Break." Buddy Break is a respite program designed to give parents and caregivers a few hours "off." Reservations are required. Call Kari (407)644-1199 ext 285. The program is free and open to children ages 2-16 and their siblings ages 4 to 5th grade. See the website www.NathanielsHope.org for more information.

Speech Fun: A website for parents and professionals working with children with Autism, Developemental Dealays, Speech-language deficits and Reading Delays. Thsi website provides fun tools for developing verbal skills. www.speechfun.com

Down Syndrome Basics and Beyond: Now enrolling for Fall Classes 2004. A free 6 week educational program for parents of children with Down's Syndrom, ages birth to 5 years old. Call Jennifer Goldman (407)852-3367 or e-mail jgoldman@ucpcdc.org.