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 LARC, Inc. has been working diligently for over six decades to educate the southwestern Florida community about developmental disabilities. We work continuously to fight prejudice and misconceptions regarding intellectual and developmental disabilities and educate the public to recognize a person’s abilities, rather than disabilities. Our efforts focus on helping all local people with disabilities live happier, fuller, and more productive lives in the community as independently as each is able…with full community inclusion. 

Phone:  (239) 334-6285 

Address:  2570 Hanson St, Fort Myers, FL 33901-7408 

Website: https://larcleecounty.org/

Email: info@larcleecounty.org 

Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/LARCleecounty

Disability Rights Florida is a nonprofit organization providing legal advocacy and rights protection for individuals with disabilities. Our team addresses civil rights violations, abuse, neglect, and discrimination in the following areas:

• Medicaid eligibility disputes, including Home & Community-Based Services Waivers and Medicare Savings Programs.
• Discrimination in housing, transportation, service animals, and access to public and private services.
• Abuse, neglect, and rights violations in institutions, prisons, or jails.
• Ensuring rights to a least restrictive environment, privacy, dignity, and other basic human and civil rights.
• Barriers to free and appropriate education, K-12 special education, transition services, and post-secondary education.
• Access to mental health services and individualized treatment for psychiatric disabilities.
• Employment accommodations, vocational rehabilitation, and employment rights (Client Assistance Program).
• Effective and accessible communication, including American Sign Language and accessible information.
• Services for veterans with service-related injuries transitioning to civilian life.
• Investigation of financial exploitation or neglect by representative payees.
• Voting rights, including registration and accessible polling places.
• Access to assistive technology and devices like communication tools and power wheelchairs.
• Supported Decision-Making as an alternative to guardianship.  

Phone: 800-342-0823 Toll Free

Fax: 850-488-8640

Website: https://disabilityrightsflorida.org/ 

Social Media: 

https://www.facebook.com/disabilityrightsflorida 

https://twitter.com/DisabilityRtsFL 

https://www.instagram.com/disabilityrightsfl/ 

 We help children achieve their full potential, both academically or behaviorally in school and at home.

Phone: (239) 340-0929

Address: 

3859 Beacon Blvd. #415, Fort Myers, FL 33907, Fort Myers, FL, United States, 33907

Website: http://www.eduamerica.org/

Email: info@eduamerica.org

Social Media: 

 https://www.facebook.com/educationadvocatesofamerica/

info@eduamerica.org

Consultant Services for individuals receiving Social Security Disability Benefits and interested in engaging in employment activities.

Phone: (239) 206-5477

Address:https://goo.gl/maps/9qgzJoYjvQBFZiWq7" rel="noopener" target="_blank"> 3050 Horseshoe Dr N. Bldg. A Suite #158
Naples, FL 34104 

Website: http://iascares.com/

Email: idelah.ias@gmail.com 

Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/InterpretingApplicationServicesLlc

In 1993 the Florida State Legislature established the Family Care Council. The Family Care Council (FCC) advises the Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD) on the needs of self-advocates and their families. This organization has plenty of useful resources, which each parent should have to advocate professionally for their kids. 

Phone: (800) 470-8101

Address: 2031 Jackson St. Fort Myers, FL 33901

Meeting Dates: Third Thursday of each month at 6:30PM (in person & virtually)

Meeting Link: https://www.gotomeet.me/DebraNoel/fcc-south-meeting

Website: https://www.fccflorida.org/area-8-fcc.html

Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/groups/FamilyCareCouncil8/

 We believe parents and professionals working together provide the best outcomes for their children and informed parents make the best choices for their families. It is far better to be collaborative and proactive than adversarial and reactive.

Our services include training on IDEA, information & resources through: individual assistance community collaboration & outreach. Our services are available for many people with special needs in various circumstances & situations, including: individuals with special needs, parents of children with disabilities, families, caregivers, and professionals.www.sftip.org

Phone: Wilbur Hawke 239-417-3636

Website: https://sfptic.org/ 

Social Media: 

https://www.facebook.com/southfloridaparentcenterLLC/