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Resources
Fort Myers Based:
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GiGi's Playhouse
Gigisplayhouse.org
(239) 703-7960
fortmyers@GiGisplayhouse.org
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Special Equestrians
Special Equestrians.net
Jan Fifer, Executive Director
Across Florida:
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Down Syndrome Foundation of Florida
407-538-3537
Broward Gold Coast Down Syndrome Organization
954-825-0400
Down Syndrome Association of Central Florida
407-478-5621
Down Syndrome Association of Jacksonville (DSAJ)
904.353.6300
Debbie Revels, Executive Director
The Treasure Coast Down Syndrome Awareness Group
772-266-3211
Port Salerno, FL
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Down Syndrome Association of Tallahassee
850-276-9859
Dana Rainey, Executive Director
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The Family Cafe
Offers an annual conference with information, training, and networking for differently abled Floridians.
Tallahassee, FL
850-224-4670
Children's Medical Services
A collection of programs for eligible children with special needs.
Florida Office on Disability & Health
Website contains a wide range of disability inclusive articles.
F.R.I.E.N.D.S
Hillsborough County
813-245-2782
Educational Resources
The Gardiner Scholarship Program
McKay Scholarships
Florida Department of Education-
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
Helps eligible individuals with physical or mental disabilities find, get, or keep a better suited job.
ABLE United
Offers information on ways to save for your love ones with disabilities.
888-524-2253
Disability Rights Florida
Nonprofit organization that provides legal advocacy and rights protection for adults and children with disabilities.
800-342-0823
Nationwide:
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National Down Syndrome Society
800-221-4602
National Down Syndrome Congress
1.800.232.NDSC (6372)
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The Down Syndrome Information Alliance
916-658-1686
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Center on Technology and Disability
Great online resources including a large library and webinars on all aspects of assistive technology.
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Dental Care Guidance for Caregivers of Patients with Down Syndrome
888-420-6826
Deliver the Dream
Provides therapeutic programs to families facing a serious illness, crisis or disability.
888-OUR-DREAM
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Down syndrome Diagnosis Network (DSDN)
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Down syndrome Pregnancy
Provides therapeutic programs to families facing a serious illness, crisis or disability.
National Down Syndrome Adoption Network
513-709-1751
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Parenting Special Needs Magazine
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Ruby's Rainbow
Offers college scholarships for students with Down syndrome.
(512) 879-7801
TSA Cares
Helpline that provides additional assistance during the screening process for those traveling with disabilities.
855-787-2227
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Publications:
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New Beginnings
A magazine for parents of individuals with Down syndrome. From the Down syndrome Guild of Greater Kansas City.
Click here.
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Your Baby has Down Syndrome.
A guide for parents.
A Down's syndrome association publication.
Click here.
Know someone who's expecting a child with trisomy 21? Reach out to these organizations!
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Love That Surpasses
Provides bags of hope to expecting parents.
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Jack's Basket
Provides a celebratory basket supplying new or expecting parents with resources and support.
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Brittany's Basket of Hope
Provide celebratory baskets offering resources, connection, and joy.