National Association of the Deaf

National Association of the Deaf

8630 Fenton St, Ste 820, Silver Spring, MD, 20910

906 Miles—Get Directions

(301) 587-1791

Contact Hours: (Phone, 24/7, responds by email only)

Website

 http://www.nad.org

Description: National Association of the Deaf promotes, protects, and preserves the rights and quality of life of deaf and hard of hearing individuals in the United States.

Description: National Association of the Deaf promotes, protects, and preserves the rights and quality of life of deaf and hard of hearing individuals in the United States.

National Child Traumatic Stress Network

W Olympic Blvd Location

11150 W Olympic Blvd, Ste 650, Los Angeles, CA, 90064

2324 Miles—Get Directions

(310) 235-2633 Ext: 237

Website

 http://www.nctsn.org

Description: Offers care, treatment, and services for traumatized children and adolescents exposed to traumatic events.

Description: Offers care, treatment, and services for traumatized children and adolescents exposed to traumatic events.

National Down Syndrome Society

8 E 41st St, 8th Flr, New York, NY, 10017

1071 Miles—Get Directions

(800) 221-4602

Contact Hours: Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm

Website

 http://www.ndss.org

Description: Provides information and resources about Down Syndrome by locating support groups, clinics, NDSS affiliates, articles, books, and videos about Down Syndrome and other organizations.

Description: Provides information and resources about Down Syndrome by locating support groups, clinics, NDSS affiliates, articles, books, and videos about Down Syndrome and other organizations.

National Family Association for Deaf Blind

141 Middle Neck Rd, Sands Point, NY, 11050

1083 Miles—Get Directions

(800) 255-0411

Contact Hours: Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm

Website

 http://www.nfadb.org

Description: Provides resources and referrals and publishes a tri-annual newsletter that addresses topics and activities of interest to parents and family members.

Description: Provides resources and referrals and publishes a tri-annual newsletter that addresses topics and activities of interest to parents and family members.

Outreach Services

Not a Physical Location

Call for location

(954) 760-9800

Contact Hours: Mon - Fri, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Website

 http://www.widbroward.org

Description: Provides advocacy, crisis intervention, individual and group counseling, therapy, legal assistance, and financial and career education through the Economic Justice Program and support services.

Description: Provides advocacy, crisis intervention, individual and group counseling, therapy, legal assistance, and financial and career education through the Economic Justice Program and support services.

Professional Development Services

West Sunrise Boulevard Location

5975 West Sunrise Boulevard, Suite 209, Sunrise, FL, 33313

9 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 406-1234

Contact Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Website

 http://www.advocacynetwork.org

Description: SN ONLY - Provides capacity building, advocacy, and the promotion of best practices with afterschool programs funded by The Children Services Council (CSC) to increase the participation of children with disabilities and their families.

Description: SN ONLY - Provides capacity building, advocacy, and the promotion of best practices with afterschool programs funded by The Children Services Council (CSC) to increase the participation of children with disabilities and their families.

Public Education

West Oakland Park Blvd Location - 7145

7145 West Oakland Park Blvd, Lauderhill, FL, 33313

9 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 746-2055 Ext: 125

Website

 http://www.mhasefl.org

Description: Provides the latest scientific findings, informing the public about mental disorders, alcoholism, and drug addiction and reducing the associated stigma and discrimination.

Description: Provides the latest scientific findings, informing the public about mental disorders, alcoholism, and drug addiction and reducing the associated stigma and discrimination.

Public Policy

West Oakland Park Blvd Location - 7145

7145 West Oakland Park Blvd, Lauderhill, FL, 33313

9 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 746-2055

Contact Hours: Mon - Fri, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Website

 http://www.mhasefl.org

Description: Supports and advocates public policy and agendas consistent with the values of access, choice, and empowerment.

Description: Supports and advocates public policy and agendas consistent with the values of access, choice, and empowerment.

Ryan White Screening/Representation

North State Road 7 Location

491 North State Road 7, Plantation, FL, 33317

10 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 358-5635

Contact Hours: Mon - Fri, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Website

 http://www.browardlegalaid.org

Description: Provides representation for Ryan White-eligible clients in Advance Directives and Estate Planning.

Description: Provides representation for Ryan White-eligible clients in Advance Directives and Estate Planning.

Special Needs Advocacy Program

Southeast 19th Avenue Location

200 Southeast 19th Avenue, Pompano Beach, FL, 33060

15 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 290-5810

Contact Hours: Mon - Fri, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Website

 https://www.bcckids.org/socialservices

Description: Educates parents and caregivers of children with special needs. Advocates will work one-on-one with parents and caregivers to provide them with the support and information necessary to make the best decisions for their children.

Description: Educates parents and caregivers of children with special needs. Advocates will work one-on-one with parents and caregivers to provide them with the support and information necessary to make the best decisions for their children.

Special Needs Advocacy Program

Stirling Road Location

3891 Stirling Road, Dania Beach, FL, 33312

13 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 290-5810

Contact Hours: Mon - Fri, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Services are available 7 days a week)

Website

 https://www.bcckids.org/socialservices

Description: Educates parents and caregivers of children with special needs. Advocates will work one-on-one with parents and caregivers to provide them with the support and information necessary to make the best decisions for their children.

Description: Educates parents and caregivers of children with special needs. Advocates will work one-on-one with parents and caregivers to provide them with the support and information necessary to make the best decisions for their children.

Special Care Planning

MassMutual/South Florida

1000 Corporate Dr, 7th Flr, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33334

14 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 689-9448

Contact Hours: Mon-Fri, 8am-7pm

Website

 http://www.southflorida.massmutual.com

Description: FOR PROFIT- SN ONLY - Assisting clients preparing Special Needs Plans for long term legal and financial perspective.

Description: FOR PROFIT- SN ONLY - Assisting clients preparing Special Needs Plans for long term legal and financial perspective.

Special Needs Family Strengthening

Stirling Road Location

3891 Stirling Road, Dania Beach, FL, 33312

13 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 290-5810

Contact Hours: Mon - Fri, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Website

 http://www.bcckids.org

Description: Provides families with individualized, ongoing support, education, and skills needed when parenting children with special needs.

Description: Provides families with individualized, ongoing support, education, and skills needed when parenting children with special needs.

Special Needs Family Strengthening

Southeast 19th Avenue Location

200 Southeast 19th Avenue, Pompano Beach, FL, 33060

15 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 290-5810

Contact Hours: Mon - Fri, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Website

 http://www.bcckids.org

Description: Provides families with individualized, ongoing support, education, and skills needed when parenting children with special needs.

Description: Provides families with individualized, ongoing support, education, and skills needed when parenting children with special needs.

Special Projects

North State Road 7 Location

491 North State Road 7, Plantation, FL, 33317

10 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 765-8950

Contact Hours: Mon - Fri, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Website

 http://www.browardlegalaid.org

Description: Specializes in class action lawsuits dealing with housing discrimination and environmental law.

Description: Specializes in class action lawsuits dealing with housing discrimination and environmental law.

Sunshine Circle

Southwest 53rd Street Location

10116 Southwest 53rd Street, Cooper City, FL, 33328

10 Miles—Get Directions

(754) 800-4770

Contact Hours: Mon - Fri, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Website

 http://sunshinecirclefl.com/senior-registration

Description: Host bi-weekly and monthly events promoting social interaction, activities, advocacy, housing and food assistance.

Description: Host bi-weekly and monthly events promoting social interaction, activities, advocacy, housing and food assistance.

Support Group - National

L Street, Northwest Location

1828, Suite 660, Washington, DC, 20036

899 Miles—Get Directions

(202) 467-8180

Contact Hours: Mon - Fri, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Website

 https://pflag.org/

Description: Provides information on support group meetings locally and nationally for people who are LGBTQ, their families, friends, and allies to share their fears and frustrations.

Description: Provides information on support group meetings locally and nationally for people who are LGBTQ, their families, friends, and allies to share their fears and frustrations.

Technology Assistance Program

Harrison Street Location

1930 Harrison Street, Hollywood, FL, 33020

18 Miles—Get Directions

(800) 342-0823

Contact Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Website

 http://www.disabilityrightsflorida.org

Description: SN ONLY - Promotes awareness of assistive technology devices or systems used to improve or maintain the capabilities of persons with disabilities and assists individuals with difficulty obtaining assistive technology.

Description: SN ONLY - Promotes awareness of assistive technology devices or systems used to improve or maintain the capabilities of persons with disabilities and assists individuals with difficulty obtaining assistive technology.

Uplifting and Protecting the Marginalized

North State Road 7 Location - Suite B1

4699 North State Road 7, Suite B1, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33319

9 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 459-1473

Contact Hours: Mon - Fri, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Website

 http://www.healingartssfl.org

Description: Provides several LBGTQIA+ on-going support at their location, providing psycho-education and advocacy services customized for each person.

Description: Provides several LBGTQIA+ on-going support at their location, providing psycho-education and advocacy services customized for each person.