MetDESK® Special Needs Resources
MetDESK® Special Needs Resources
MetLife's Division of Estate Planning for Special Kids
Brevard County Special Needs Resources
AutismInfo.com Web site -
A great local website with a lot of valuable information and other valuable related resources.
The Agency supports persons with developmental disabilities in living, learning and working in their community.
The mission of Brevard Achievement Center is to assist persons with disabilities in reaching an optimal level of vocational and social independence.
The Brevard Business Leadership Network helps their members recruit and retain employees with disabilities, and assisting businesses and organizations in the recruitment, hiring, training, and retention of employees with disabilities.
The Brevard County Parks and Recreation Department sponsors activities for individuals with disabilities.
One of Brevard’s oldest and most respected organizations for individuals with developmental disabilities. The Arc of Brevard continues to build bridges to better lives through durable community partnerships and innovative programs.
Calvary Chapel's special needs ministry is designed specifically to help introduce your child to Christ in a loving environmnet and at an appropriate level for your child to learn and understand.
Families Exploring Down Syndrome - Brevard - www.fedsofbrevard.org
Families Exploring Down Syndrome (FEDS) is a group of parents who support each other. This website was created to help new parents and old find information about Downs Syndrome in Brevard County.
Florida Psychological Specialists, LLC www.floridapsychspecialists.com
Greener Pastures Therapeutic Riding Center, INC. - www.greenerpasturestrc.org/
The mission of Greener Pastures Therapeutic Riding Center is to emphasize personal strengths while physical, mental, and emotional disabilities are offset through the association with the horse.
HorseSisters & Associates, Inc. - www.horsesisters.org
HorseSisters believe the horse is an exceptional partner in assisting everyone in need of enhancing their minds and bodies by giving a sense of independence, movement and mobility and enjoyment.
Harmony Farms - www.harmonyfarmsinc.com
Harmony Farms, Inc. is a not-for-profit, volunteer based organization providing horse related activities to disabled individuals of all ages.
Hidden Potentials, Inc. - www.nbbd.com/hiddenpotentials
Hidden Potentials is an 8 year old non-profit organization. Over 20 employees currently work with children, in the child's home, daycare, school or library, providing outstanding one-on-one services throughout Brevard County.
The STAR Center for Autism- www.thestarcenterforautissm.com
The STAR Center for Autism specializes in Applied BehaviorAnalysis / Verbal Behavoir Therapy program for children ages 5-18. There focus is to instruct in an inclusion environment, providing therapeutical, educational, behavioral, social and life skills necessary for an improvement in quality of life and self sufficiency.
National Resourses
Autism Society of America - www.autism-society.org
The Autism Society (ASA) and its chapters share a common mission of providing information and education, and supporting research and advocating for programs and services for the autism community.
Huntington Disease Society of America, Inc. - www.hdsa.org
Huntington Disease Society of America, Inc. (HDSA) provides resources and support to HD families and educate the public (including medical professionals) about HD, to build awareness about HD and advocate for HD patients and their families.
National Downs Syndrome Society - www.ndss.org
NDSS is committed to being the national leader in enhancing the quality of life, and realizing the potential of all people with Down syndrome.
National Organization for Rare Disorders - www.rarediseases.org
The National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) is committed to the identification, treatment, and cure of rare disorders through programs of education, advocacy, research, and service.
United Cerebral Palsy - UCP - www.ucp.org
United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) is the leading source of information on Cerebral Palsy and is a pivotal advocate for the rights of persons with any disability.
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