Special Needs Resource Directory
The Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD)
The Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD) is specifically tasked with serving the needs of Floridians with developmental disabilities.
Agency for Persons with Disabilities Website
Florida Health - Early Steps
Early Steps is Florida's early intervention system that offers services to eligible infants and toddlers, age birth to 36 months, who have or are at-risk for developmental disabilities or delays.
Florida Diagnostic & Learning Resources System
The Florida Diagnostic & Learning Resources System (FDLRS) provides diagnostic, instructional, and technology support services to district exceptional education programs and families of students with disabilities.
Florida Diagnostic & Learning Resources System Website
Vocational Rehabilitation (VR)
Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) is a federal-state program that helps people who have physical or mental disabilities get or keep a job. VR is committed to helping people with disabilities find meaningful careers.
Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Website
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is a four-part (A-D) piece of American legislation that ensures students with a disability are provided with Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) that is tailored to their individual needs.
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Website
McKay Scholarship Program
The McKay Scholarships for Students with Disabilities Program, provides scholarships for eligible students with disabilities to attend an eligible public or private school of their choice.
McKay Scholarship Program Website
The Gardiner Scholarship Program
The Gardiner Scholarship is designed to provide the option for a parent to better meet the individual educational needs of his or her eligible child. The Gardiner Scholarship provides eligible students a scholarship that can be used to purchase approved services or products.
The Gardiner Scholarship Program Website
Special Transportation Service (STS)
Special Transportation Service (STS) is a shared-ride public transportation service of Miami-Dade County in compliance with the complementary paratransit service provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990.
Special Transportation Service (STS) Website
Voters with Special Needs
Every voting location in Miami-Dade County meets Americans with Disability Act (ADA) standards. Each one is equipped with a paper-based voting system that uses touchscreen and/or audio technology, which could help voters who have issues with their eyesight, trouble reading or disabilities.
Voters with Special Needs Website
Florida Department of Finance - MyMoney
The Department of Financial Services created the My Money Program to provide educational lessons for individuals with developmental disabilities and important resources for family members and caregivers. The My Money Program allows individuals to learn and practice financial skills at their own pace, using interactive games, activities and educational videos.
Flordia Department of Finance - MyMoney Website