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Alliance For Families With Deaf Children               

954-370-1145  Spanish: 305-588-5857

1350 E. Sunrise Blvd, #105

Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33304

www.affwdc.org

SS, Sp, ASL

Serves families who have a deaf or hard of hearing child.  Provides  parent education, sign language, child literacy, workshops, resources and home visits by a deaf mentor.  Offers early childhood program for deaf or hearing impaired pre-school children ages 15 months - 2 1/2 years.

 

Arc Broward      

954-746-9400      TDD:  954-577-4101

10250 NW 53rd Street     

Sunrise, FL 33351

www.arcbroward.com

Mcd, Mcr, PP, SS, TTY, Sp

In-Home Parents As Teachers Program (PAT)

Behavioral parent-training program which includes family education and support for children 0-5 years.

Mental Health Center

Serves children 5-18 years.

Preschool Education & Developmental Training

Full day, year-round instructional curriculum offers activities and therapies to facilitate growth for children with and without special needs.  Developmental preschool for children 0-5 years. Classroom structure includes individual and small group active and passive activities and multi-sensory learning opportunities.  Extended care available between 8:00AM-9:00AM and 3:00PM-6:00PM.

Rehabilitation Therapy (OT, PT, Speech)

Provides education, screenings, evaluations and treatment for speech language, feeding, and fine and gross motor skills.

Respite Care

Offers families the opportunity to attend to other responsibilities while arrangements are made for their child or adult to attend day programs or stay overnight in a residential setting.  Specialized in-home respite services for children are available.

Specialized After-School Program for Children (ABLE)

Provides behavior intervention for children 6-21 years who are unable to stay at home after school without        significant family disruption and who cannot participate in other programs due to behavior issues.

Summer Camps

Kamp Krayola - for children 3-14 years with behavioral challenges.

Transitional Services - Youth Links

Provides individual advocacy services to targeted students and their families.  Includes IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) and its legal and practical implications for parents, the active participation of “Transition Advocates” at IEP meetings for students, and mediation of grievances against public or private providers when rights have been violated.

 

Children’s Center For Development & Behavior

954-745-1112   866-290-6468

2771 Executive Park Drive, #6

Weston, FL 33331

www.childpsych.org

Mcd, SS, Sp, ASL

Provides interdisciplinary developmental/behavioral assessments, fully integrated therapy programs (ICBAM), speech therapy, occupational therapy, STEP (specialized training empowering parents) and ABA programs (CBAM) for children with developmental delays, including autism. 

 

CODA Link, Inc.           

954-423-6893

1304 SW 160th Avenue, #340

Sunrise, FL  33326

www.codalinkinc.com

Sp, ASL

Provides sign language interpreting services throughout the tri-county (Broward, Dade, Palm Beach) area.  Advocating, training, and community outreach.

 

Florida Diagnostic And Learning       

Resource Center (F.D.L.R.S. Media Center)

754-321-1700

100 S. Andrews Avenue, 4th Floor
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301

Provides services, including books, audiotapes, videotapes, computer software, kits and adaptive/assistive devices to preview and loan, for those that have concern for and serve special needs children, such as autism, deafness, specific learning disabilities, etc.  This program of Broward County and the Broward County schools is available at various locations.

 

League For The Hard Of Hearing   

954-731-7200                                        TTY:       954-731-7208

2800 W. Oakland Park Blvd., # 306           

Oakland Park, FL 33311

www.lhh.org

Mcd, Mcr, SS, TTY, Sp, ASL

Provides multidisciplinary services for deaf and hard of hearing clients including psychological assessments, counseling for children/adolescents and their families, case management, educational and summer camp programs.  Offers audiology services, assistive listening devices for Florida residents with hearing difficulties, job counseling and placement, and specialized phone equipment at no cost. 

     Interpreter Service

     Emergency services are available 24 hours, 7 days.

Nova Southeastern University

954-262-7300

3301 College Avenue

Davie, FL 33314

www.nova.edu

SS, PP, Sp

 

NSU Hearing & Balance Center 954-262-7750

            Pediatric Center

          3600 S. University Drive

          Davie, FL 33328

          Mcr, Mcd, SS, PP, Hearing Evaluation $50

          Provides comprehensive assessment and treatment for newborns

          and children with hearing and balance disorders.

 

          NSU Clinic for Speech, Language and            954-262-7726

            Communications

          6100 Griffin Road

          Davie, FL 33314

          www.nova.edu/healthcare/slc

          Mcr, Mcd, SS, Ins, Sp, Fr

Provides services to youth of all ages for apraxia, articulation, dysarthria, feeding/swallowing difficulties, phonology, pragmatic/semantic language, 

          receptive/expressive language, stuttering/fluency and voice disturbances.

 

Schott Communities

954-434-3306

6591 Flamingo Road

Cooper City, FL 33330

www.schottcommunities.org

SS, Mcd, Mcr

Provides education, socialization, counseling and case management for deaf or disabled individuals and their families or caregivers.  Offers three-week summer literacy camp in June for deaf or hard of hearing elementary school children, and religious education classes on Sundays.

 






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