Parents/Caregivers
Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services (BEESS)
The BEESS offers comprehensive information on exceptional student education, student services, juvenile justice education, early intervention, and parent-professional partnerships for parents, educators, and Floridians.
The BEESS Weekly Memo provides current action and informational items related to trainings, jobs, conferences, resources and other information relevant to students with disabilities.
BEESS IDEA-Funded State Projects
The long-term aim is to increase the number of students with autism, communication disorders and language-learning problems who are ready to learn and can.
Disability Rights
Florida
Disability Rights Florida is the designated protection and advocacy system for individuals with disabilities in the State of Florida.
The Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD)
The Center for Autism and Related Disabilities provides information and consultation to individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders and related disabilities. There are seven CARD centers throughout the state providing various services.
Florida Diagnostic & Learning Resources System
FDLRS includes twenty Associate Centers that serve from one to nine school districts. These Centers collaborate with districts, agencies, communities, and other personnel and educational entities, providing education and support for teachers, parents, therapists, school administrators, and students with exceptionalities throughout the State of Florida.
Family Network on Disabilities of Florida
This is a statewide network of families and individuals of all ages who may be at-risk, have disabilities, or have special needs and their families, professionals, and concerned citizens.
Project 10- Transition Education Network
Project 10 is Florida’s statewide discretionary project supporting the secondary transition of youth with disabilities.
VSA at the Kennedy Center
This is a collection of resources designed for parents to gain more useful information on the relationship of arts, education, and disabilities.
Disaster Guide
Developed by the Florida Developmental Disabilities Council and the Governor's Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service, the "Disaster Ready" guide can help anyone prepare for a disaster and includes information that is important for people who have disabilities and their families.
FAAST (Florida Alliance for Assistive Services & Technology)
FAAST provides demonstrations, information, and device loans to help Floridians make informed decisions and select the AT that best meets their needs.
Center for Parent Information & Resources
Find Your Parent Center
Parents can find help with Parent Centers in their state.
Described and Captioned Media Program ( DCMP)
Learning Resources for Parents of Students With Disabilities
Special Needs and Bullying
A practical resource offering strategies, tools, and guidance to support students with special needs and address bullying effectively in educational settings.
