Florida

ARC Broward

Provides services for children and adults with autism, Down Syndrome and other intellectual disabilities. Programs include supported employment, micro-enterprise coaching, early intervention, after school programs and respite care.
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Abilities Foundation

A nonprofit organization that raises, invests and distributes funds to meet the employment, independent living and housing needs of persons with disabilities served by Abilities of Florida.

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Abilities of Florida

Offers a variety of Rehabilitation and Employment Services for people with disabilities throughout Florida. Programs include vocational evaluation and training, benefits planning, housing program and opportunities for self-employment. Abilities of Florida is an affiliate of the ServiceSource Network.

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Employment Support Service Provider Directory

County by county directory of resources and organizations offering employment support services throughout Florida. These services can be used by both employers and people with disabilities.
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Family Network on Disabilities of Florida

Offers vocational, independent living, transition and rehabilitation programs for youth with disabilities. Check the calendar for upcoming events or meetings.

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Florida Agency for Persons with Disabilities

Supports persons with Developmental Disabilities in living, learning and working in their community.
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Florida Business Leadership Network

Promotes diversity policies that include people with disabilities and hiring practices that target candidates with disabilities.
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Florida Department of Veterans Affairs

Information on programs, services and benefits for veterans who are residents of Florida.
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Florida Division of Blind Services

Works to ensure people living in Florida, who are blind or visually impaired, have the tools, support and opportunity to achieve success. Includes information for parents and caregivers, job seekers, employers and others on topics including independent living, library services and assistive technology.
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Florida Division of Vocational Rehabilitation

The Division's mission is to enable individuals with disabilities to obtain and keep employment. There Web site is meant to act as an employment resource for businesses and people with disabilities.
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Florida Family Care Council

Helps individuals with developmental disabilities and their families find supports and services to find jobs, housing, health care and educational opportunities. Visit the state map to find an office near you.

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Florida Governor's Alliance for the Employment of Citizens with Disabilities

Also know as The Able Trust, this job and resume bank allows employers to post job openings and individuals with disabilities to post resumes.

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Florida High School/High Tech

Florida High School/High Tech (HS/HT) is designed to provide high school students with all types of disabilities the opportunity to explore jobs or postsecondary education leading to technology-related careers.
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Florida Independent Living Centers

A list of Independent Living Centers (ILCs) in the state of Florida. ILCs provide people with disabilities with advocacy and support services, including assistance with employment, housing and living skills.

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Florida One-Stop Career Centers

Contact information for all one-stop career centers in the state of Florida. These centers provide a full range of assistance to job seekers under one roof, including help with job searching and writing resumes.
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Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network

SBDCs offer one-stop assistance to individuals and small businesses by providing a wide variety of information and guidance in central and easily accessible branch locations. SBDC services include, but are not limited to, assisting small businesses with financial, marketing, organization and technical problems. Web site includes a list of all SBDCs in the state.

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Florida Work Incentive Planning & Assistance (WIPA)

If you receive disability benefits from the Social Security Administration and are interested in working or learning more about how working would affect your benefits, you can get help from a community organization known as a Work Incentive Planning and Assistance (WIPA) project.
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School to Work Project

"Virtual" volunteering initiative from the Florida State Rural Development Council helps challenged rural high school students' transition from school to adult life.
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Sunrise Community Florida

Non-profit organization provides a variety of services for people with disabilities in Florida, including adult day training, companion services, in-home support services, an intermediate care facility for people with developmental disabilities, Residential Habilitation, respite care, supported employment and supported living coaching.
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U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission - Miami, Florida District Office

The Miami District Office has jurisdiction over the Tampa Field Office and the San Juan Local Office.

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Work Incentive Seminar Events in Port St. Lucie (08/25/2010), Jacksonville (10/12/2010) and Ocala (10/19/2010)

If you are interested in learning about the Ticket to Work Program or other Work Incentives, you can attend a free Work Incentive Seminar Event (WISE). WISE are community events held by local organizations for beneficiaries to learn more about available work incentives through accessible, informal, learning opportunities. Join us in Port St. Lucie on August 25, in Jacksonville on October 12 or in Ocala on October 19 to learn more.

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