Transition Services
Project 10
Project 10 assists Florida school districts and relevant stakeholders in building capacity to provide secondary transition services to students with disabilities in order to improve their academic success and post-school outcomes.
Postsecondary Education
Santa Fe College
Spectrum of Success
Spectrum of Success is designed to help integrate students on the autism spectrum into the Santa Fe College community. This program helps students develop the skills they need to enter the workforce following graduation and shows students with ASD that they are capable of achieving in the academic and social environment of Santa Fe.
Santa Fe College
Project SAINT
Project SAINT is a post-secondary, mentor-supported program for students with unique abilities.The goal of Project SAINT is to provide a “wrap-around” program that addresses a student’s life plans for independence through academics, career preparation, independent living, campus and community engagement, and self-determination.
FCSUA
The Florida Center for Students with Unique Abilities (FCSUA) serves as the state coordinating center to establish and support quality comprehensive transition and postsecondary programs for students with intellectual disabilities with the goal of increasing independent living and competitive integrated employment.
College Autism Network
The College Autism Network is a nonprofit organization which links varied stakeholders engaged in evidence-guided efforts to improve access, experiences, and outcomes for postsecondary students with autism.
Vocational Rehabilitation
Vocational Rehabilitation is a division of Florida’s Department of Education with a mission is to assist people with disabilities in securing employment.
Neurodiversity Alliance
The Neurodiversity Alliance is a nonprofit organization which provides scholarships, leadership opportunities, and national events for students who learn differently. Students can join the online community to learn how to launch neurodiversity clubs on their campus.
Employment Resources
Vocational Rehabilitation
Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) is a federal-state program committed to helping people with disabilities find meaningful careers. Programs are available for adults, students and youth.
CareerSource
CareerSource’s mission is to facilitate successful career journeys and assist companies in finding skilled talent. Services offered include career guidance, skill development, and employment resources in North Central Florida.
CARD
Florida’s Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD) offers support after graduation to promote workforce or higher education and adult living success.
Disability Rights Florida
Disability Rights Florida was founded in 1977 as the state’s designated Protection and Advocacy system for individuals with disabilities. This system exists to ensure the safety, wellbeing, and success of people with disabilities. Disability Rights Florida has access authority to any agency, institution, or organization that affects or involves people with disabilities.
employU
employU is a nonprofit disability employment service creating an inclusive workforce for people with disabilities through education, empowerment, and advocacy. Partnered with The Florida Division of Vocational Rehabilitation and the American Dream Employment Network, they offer adult employment services, youth programs, paid work experience, and a variety of assessments.
Independent Living
Center for Independent Living
The Center for Independent living empowers people with disabilities to exert their individual rights to live as independently as possible, make personal life choices and achieve full community inclusion.
Agency for Persons with Disabilities
The Agency for Persons with Disabilities works in partnership with local communities and private providers to assist people who have developmental disabilities and their families.
Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
(SSI) is a Federal income supplement program designed to help aged, blind, and disabled people, who have little or no income; and provides cash to meet basic needs for food, clothing, and shelter.