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The Mission of the Naples Lions Club is to arrange for and fund free eye exams, glasses, eye surgery, and hearing aids for adults and children, and to provide scholarships for students in the health care field.

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Naples Lions Club | Transforming Lives in Collier County

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The Naples Lions Club provides free glasses, free hearing aides, and medical scholarships for individuals and families in Collier County.

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The Mission of Lighthouse of Collier, Inc. is to foster independence and enhance the quality of life for the blind, visually impaired and their caregivers.

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Making A Difference.

OUR MISSION
The mission of Lighthouse of Collier, Inc. (LOC) is to foster independence and enhance the quality of life for the blind, visually impaired, and their caregivers.

OUR VISION
Our vision is to be the best, most reputable, and dependable provider of information and services to those who are blind and visually impaired.
More About Our Mission

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Center for the Blind & Visually Impaired, Naples FL | Lighthouse of Collier

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Our center for the blind & visually impaired in Naples FL provides services and programs, at no charge, for children, adults & caregivers in Collier County.

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Sertoma Speech & Hearing Foundation of Florida, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides hearing services across the state of Florida. Our mission is to help all ages and backgrounds regardless of financial status to receive the hearing help they deserve. We conduct hearing screenings at daycares, schools, and community centers. We offer hearing assistance and hearing aids at significantly reduced rates.

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Sertoma Speech and Hearing Foundation of Florida, Inc.

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We help children, senior citizens, adults, and low-income families get the hearing help they need. We assist these individuals in getting hearing aids so they can hear the world.

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Get all the information you need for college prep, from scholarships and financial aid for universities in Florida to post collegiate career planning.

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Association of People Supporting Employment First

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Association of People Supporting Employment First

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Association of People Supporting Employment First

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The Association of People Supporting Employment First (APSE) is the only national organization focused exclusively on Employment First to facilitate the full inclusion of people with disabilities in the workplace and community.

APSE members recognize that everyone has abilities to contribute and their work should be recognized and rewarded with fair pay, creating inclusive workplaces. Employment enriches and adds meaning to every life, and workplaces and communities are enhanced when they embrace differences.

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About - Association of People Supporting Employment First

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About APSE The Association of People Supporting Employment First (APSE) is the only national organization focused exclusively on Employment First to facilitate the full inclusion of people with disabilities in the workplace and community. APSE members recognize that everyone has abilities to contribute and their work should be recognized and rewarded with fair pay, creating...

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More of Florida’s students with ASD graduate every year and choose to continue their learning and increase their income potential while seeking their dreams. Why not join them?

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Career and Technical Education Graduation Pathway Option

Beginning with the 2019-2020 school year, a student may earn a standard high school diploma through the Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathway option.

To earn a standard high school diploma through this pathway option, a student must:

Successfully complete a minimum of 18 credits.

Have a minimum, cumulative GPA of at least a 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.

Meet the requirements of

4 English credits (including the statewide grade 10 Reading assessment or the grade 10 ELA assessment, or earn a concordant score)

4 Math credits (including the statewide Algebra I EOC assessment, or earn a comparative score)

3 Science credits

3 Social studies credits

Complete two credits in career and technical education. The courses must result in a program completion and an industry certification.

Complete two credits in work-based learning programs. A student may substitute up to two credits of electives, including one-half credit in financial literacy, for work-based learning program courses to fulfill this requirement.

Each district school board must incorporate the CTE pathway option into the student progression plan required under s. 1008.25.

Please visit the following page for comprehensive information on High School Graduation Requirements.

Support Documents

1. 2022-2023 A listing of courses in the Course Code Directory that fulfill the work-based learning component of the CTE pathway option (Excel)

2. 2023-2023 A listing of CTE programs and associated CTE courses that fulfill the CTE program component of the CTE pathway option (Excel)

3. 2023-2023 Multi-year listing of eligible industry certifications that fulfill the industry certification component of the CTE pathway option (Excel)

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CTE Pathway Option for a Standard High School Diploma

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The Finance Career Cluster is divided into four pathways: Securities Business Finance; Insurance; and Banking Services. Hundreds of Finance educational opport.

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Florida SouthWestern State College Career Coach

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My Next Move provides streamlined career search and discovery for students and job seekers. Includes a built-in interest assessment and access to training, education, and job opportunities. Straightforward, easy-to-read one-page career reports help guide individuals’ next move on their road to a satisfying career.

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The I'm Determined project, a state directed project funded by the Virginia Department of Education, focuses on providing direct instruction, models, and opportunities to practice skills associated with self-determined behavior.

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Learn about what Self-Determination is and the 5 principles that it is based on

Freedom

Authority

Support

Responsibility

Confirmation

Self-Determination

Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services

CMS covers 100 million people through Medicare, Medicaid, the Children's Health Insurance Program, and the Health Insurance Marketplace. But coverage isn't our only goal.

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Training, Education, and Consulting

The Center staff are available to answer questions and provide insight and information to help you. If we can't answer your questions, we will connect you with someone who can. For more information visit:

Contact Center for Self-Determination

Free CSD Guidebooks

Person Centered/Directed Planning

Individual Allocations and Personal Budgets

CSD Guidebooks

1941-2018

Tom Nerney was a brilliant visionary and pioneer. He was an educator, an advocate, a fighter who wasn't afraid to challenge authority. He fought for civil rights, inclusion, and self-determination. Tom saw the inhumanity of people not having choice or control over their lives. He was out on the front lines pushing for the closure of state-run institutions. His contributions to the field of disability are too numerous to count but his efforts made a lasting impression on the thousands of lives he touched.

He moved forward the principles of Self-determination, Freedom, Authority, Support, Responsibility and Confirmation. His life was dedicated to seeing people with disabilities have control over their resources, have a home to call their own, intimate relationships, meaningful employment, the same things we all want out of life. He advocated, educated and helped set public policy that would someday put an end to the impoverishment of people with disabilities.

He will be greatly missed by many who are forever grateful for his tenacity, his vision and his leadership.

Affirmation of Community

"We must never forget that our goal is to be able to walk & wheel together as equals, to dine together as equals, to work together as equals and most importantly to love each other as equals"
Tom Nerney

The Center can custom design training sessions that will meet the unique needs of the region or system that you work or live in. Trainers and consultants travel nationally and internationally and are ready to meet the needs of your project in your region!

Learn More

Mission

Through personal stories, seniors, veterans and people with physical, intellectual and developmental disabilities discuss the positive impact that community based support has made in their lives.

When you become more familiar with Self-Determination and how you control your life, you begin to understand that you should also be controlling your money. If you need help, there are resources available to help you. The National Center for Participant-Directed Services put together this short video about how to manage your budget.

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Self-determination is a process that assists the person in designing and exercising control over their own life

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Self-Advocacy & Self-Determination | Project10

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The Future of Work Florida, an initiative in partnership with the Florida Department of Education, the Florida Chamber Foundation and CareerSource Florida, galvanizes support for Career and Technical Education as the solution to our workforce needs. Bringing together job creators, industry leaders, and education and community partners, the initiative helps showcase the careers of the future and the industries with the most growth potential.

By partnering with Xello, Florida's K-12 students gain access to a comprehensive program that enables them to explore in-demand careers and the incredible advancement opportunities available to them when they enter a Career and Technical Education program.
Florida is on the path to becoming a top 10 global economy by 2030. Workforce education will propel us there - faster, farther. Learn more at FutureOfWorkFL.com

One Program, Three Modules

Xello is a full K-12 College & Career Readiness program comprised of three interactive and age-appropriate modules.

Xello K-2

Module one of Xello begins as early as Kindergarten. It takes students on an adventure through Career Town to solve the mystery of its missing workers. Being fun and engaging students are eager to learn about the meaning of careers and what goes into choosing one.

Xello 3-5

In grades 3 to 5 the Xello student experience evolves. Lessons and personalized activities are introduced. These engage students in building self-knowledge, exploring interest-related career options, setting achievable goals, and developing critical thinking skills.

Xello 6-12

In grades 6 to 12, assessments inspire deeper career exploration, academic planning is introduced, and goal setting becomes more sophisticated. In senior grades, work-based learning is introduced and postsecondary planning becomes a focused activity.

Empower Your Students to Plan for the Future

Xello ensures you have all the ingredients to inspire students to explore their possibilities and develop secondary and postsecondary plans in line with their career aspirations.

Assessment and Exploration

Interactive assessments help students understand their interests, skills, values, personality types and learning styles, and help match students to related careers.

Students then explore career portfolios, containing state and regional labor market data, and interviews with people working in these fields. This information helps students discover high-skill, high-wage, and in-demand careers they may otherwise have not known of.

Implementing Xello in Your District

Beginning in fall 2023, all Florida districts will have access, at no-cost, to Xello's full suite of K-12 tools for career exploration and planning, and coordination of work-based learning opportunities.

Xello will be reaching out directly to district administrators to get schools set up for success. Here's a quick overview of the steps involved in implementing Xello at your district.

Here's How Xello Set this Florida District Up for Success

Learn why Osceola School District chose Xello to prepare their students for lifelong success.

What really jumped out to us about Xello was the student centered component of the program. It's modern, up to date and so student friendly. Ease of access and usage was a big thing that stood out for us as well. And the fact that Xello embeds life skills components within lessons was a big win for our counselors.

Anthony Cook, Former Coordinator of College and Career Counseling, Osceola School District, Florida

Educator Tested, Approved & Awarded

Frequently Asked Questions

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Learn how a future readiness tool like Xello can help your K-12 students become college, career and military ready and discover future possibilities.

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Learn for free about math, art, computer programming, economics, physics, chemistry, biology, medicine, finance, history, and more. Khan Academy is a nonprofit with the mission of providing a free, world-class education for anyone, anywhere.

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SAT Dates and Deadlines – SAT Suite | College Board

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Official SAT test dates and registration deadlines to help you plan. All deadlines expire at 11:59 p.m. ET, U.S.

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If you need testing accommodations for the SAT, you must get College Board approval before you register.

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National test dates are for the United States, US territories, and Puerto Rico.

If you missed the regular registration deadline for a test date, you can still register by the late registration deadline for an additional fee.

If you did not register for a test date by the late registration deadline, you may be able to request standby testing for an additional fee.

Deadlines occur at midnight Central Time.

If you are unable to test on a Saturday test date for religious reasons, there may be options available to you. See Non-Saturday Testing.

All requests for Accommodations and English Learner supports, including appeals, must be submitted by the late registration deadline through the Test Accessibility and Accommodations (TAA) system.

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Testing services for Florida SouthWestern State College.

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The Florida Division of Blind Services helps blind and visually impaired individuals achieve their goals and live their lives with as much independence and self-direction as possible. To apply for services you must first download and complete the Application for Services Form and submit it to your nearest Division of Blind Services office.

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Jessica Tursi

Director of Disability Services & Navigation

Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida, Inc.

5100 Tice Street, Ft. Myers, FL 33905

(239) 995-2106 ext. 2301

http://www.goodwillswfl.org/

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Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD)

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Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD)

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Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD)

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Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD)

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APD supports individuals with unique abilities and their families in living, learning and working within their communities by creating multiple pathways to possibilities. APD identifies the service needs of people with developmental disabilities, and those individuals may receive social, medical, behavioral, residential, and/or therapeutic services.

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APD - Agency for Persons with Disabilities - State of Florida

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Working in partnership with local communities and providers to ensure the safety and well-being the people we serve. APD serves people diagnosed with developmental disabilities.

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Southwest Florida Music Education Center

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Southwest Florida Music Education Center

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Southwest Florida Music Education Center has programing for neurodivergent individuals.

Website: SWFLmusic

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We Rock the Spectrum Kids Gym is a gym that provides safe sensory experiences.

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Virtus Health is a provider of Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) Therapy.

Website: Virtus

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Topaz Assistance Dogs are specially trained to assist children on the Autism Spectrum.

Website: TopazDogs

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The Florida Diagnostic Learning Resources System (FDLRS)

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The Florida Diagnostic Learning Resources System (FDLRS)

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The Florida Diagnostic Learning Resources System (FDLRS) is a discretionary project of the Florida Department of Education and provides an array of instructional and technical support services to school district Exceptional Student Education programs.

Website: FDLRS

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The Conservative Mama Bear has resources for parents about nutrition and health.

Website: Conservative Mama Bear

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The Columbus Organization assists children and adults with physical and intellectual disabilities to achieve independence. State specific resources are provided.

Website: Columbus

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Swimtastic provides individualized swimming lessons.

Website: Swimtastic

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Starability Foundation offers community-based skill development experiences for young adults. Starability also offers an after-school program for individuals 14-22.

Website: Starability

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Special Olympics provides sports opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

Website: SpecialOlympics

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South Florida Parent Center contracts with the School District of Collier County’s Exceptional Student Education department to provide parents with trainings, workshops and advocacy assistance.

Website: SouthFLParentCenter

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NCH Safe & Healthy Children's Coalition 

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NCH Safe & Healthy Children's Coalition 

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NCH Safe and Healthy Children's Coalition provides programs on water safety, sleep safety, family nutrition and more.

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Naples Players KidzAct has theater programs for kids and teens and free inclusive classes for individuals with sensory processing or neuro-divergency needs. Sensory friendly presentations of plays are held for individuals with sensory processing needs.

Website: KidzAct

Inclusive Classes Website: InclusiveClasses

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Naples Therapeutic Riding Center provides a variety of equine assisted therapies.

Website: NaplesTherapeuticRidingCenter

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Naples Botanical Gardens has plants from the tropics and subtropics. The Gardens provides Sensory Friendly Days for individuals with sensory processing needs.

Website: NaplesGarden

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Lighthouse of Collier offers programs and services, at no charge, to help the blind and visually impaired become independent in Collier County.

Website: LightHouseCollier

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Lee Health provides a variety of different medical providers and facilities.

Website: LeeHealth

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Health Care Network of SWFL coordinates care to effectively address every patient’s needs.

Website: healthcareswfl

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Golisano Children’s Museum is a hands-on children’s museum that offers Exceptional Nights for individuals with sensory needs.

Website: CMON

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Lee Health and Golisano Autism Navigator guides families through the complex system of care.

Website: AutismNavigator

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Fostering Success provides foster children with educational and enrichment opportunities.

Website: Fostering Success

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Florida KidCare is the umbrella brand for the four government-sponsored health insurance programs, Medicaid, MediKids, Florida Healthy Kids and the Children’s Medical Services Health Plan.

Website: FLKidCare

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Florida Inclusion Network collaborates with districts and schools to provide customized services and supports for students with disabilities.

Website: FIN

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Family Network on Disabilities is a parent training and information center.

Website: FND

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Family Café has a free annual conference every year and provides resources for individuals with disabilities and their families.

Website: FamilyCafe

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Easterseals LEAP program is for adults with developmental disabilities. It teaches life & social skills and community-based job skills.

Website: LEAP

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Dogwood Disability Consulting provides employment assistance to individuals with disabilities.

Website: DogwoodDisability

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Disability Rights Florida is the statewide designated protection and advocacy system for individuals with disabilities.

Website: Disability Rights FL

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Aktion Club is the only service club for adults with disabilities, with more than 10,000 members worldwide. Club members become competent, capable, caring leaders through the vehicle of service.

Website: Akiton Club

Find a Akiton Club website: FindAClub

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CATConnect is a shared ride door-to-door transportation service provided for individuals who do not have access to any other means of transportation, including the Collier Area Transit (CAT) bus service (fixed route). The CATConnect program provides transportation service for eligible individuals through several funding programs, including the Florida Department of Transportation, Agency for persons with Disabilities and Florida Commissions for the Transportation Disadvantaged.

Website: CATConnect

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Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (VR)

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Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (VR)

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The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) provides supports for individuals with disabilities to find and maintain employment and enhance their independence. VR offers a variety of programs, including transition and pre-employment transition programs.

Website: VR

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Goodwill- Your local Goodwill career center works with you to identify the best resources for reaching your job goals. Goodwill partners with both local and national employers to help people find the right career for them.

Pathways to Opportunity (PTO) is an adult day training program that offers group classes based on participant needs and interests. These classes are taught by trained professionals in conjunction with community members. The classes are held across the community, at the Goodwill Opportunity Center, and virtually.

Website: Goodwill

Website: Pathways to Opportunity

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Career Source of Southwest Florida is a non-profit that connects job seekers with employers. Career Source of Southwest Florida is a community pillar of local economic connections, job development and community involvement. This site allows you to explore careers and learn about upcoming hiring events.

Website: CareerSourceSWFL

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Residential Options of Florida (ROOF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that was created to increase housing opportunities for Floridians with disabilities. The mission of ROOF is to assist individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities including their families to successfully obtain and maintain affordable, inclusive housing of their choice.

Website:    ROOF

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Transportation for Individual with Disabilities

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Transportation for Individual with Disabilities

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For individuals who rely on public transportation, the ADA requires public transit systems be “accessible” to individuals with disabilities. This means an individual with a disability can get to a bus stop, board the bus and travel to the destination successfully. The ADA requires public transit systems, which provide fixed-route bus or rail services, also provide “complementary paratransit” services to individuals with disabilities who cannot, because of their disability, access the fixed-route system.   Individuals with disabilities must apply and be determined eligible for ADA paratransit services. The eligibility determination process for ADA complementary paratransit is developed by the transit system in consultation with the local community.

-          Disability Rights Florida

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American with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA)

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American with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA)

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The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) makes it unlawful to discriminate in employment against a qualified individual with a disability. The ADA also outlaws discrimination against individuals with disabilities in State and local government services, public accommodations, transportation and telecommunications.

-          U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

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Residential Options of Florida (ROOF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that was created to increase housing opportunities for Floridians with disabilities. The mission of ROOF is to assist individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities including their families to successfully obtain and maintain affordable, inclusive housing of their choice.

Website:    ROOF

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Center for Independent Living Gulf Coast

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Center for Independent Living Gulf Coast

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Center for Independent Living Gulf Coast- Under the Rehabilitation Act of 1978, Congress established the Center for Independent Living in response to individuals with disabilities' need for core services focused on independent living skills training, peer support, information and referral, and advocacy. Since 1991, The Center for Independent Living of Gulf Coast (CILGC), a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization, has served more than 100,000 individuals with disabilities in fulfilling their goals of independence and self-sufficiency. CILGC strives to enhance the lives of people with disabilities, regardless of age, in Lee, Collier, Charlotte, Glades and Henry counties. CILGC is a consumer-driven organization focused on providing individuals with disabilities an accessible link to achieving their life goals.

Website: Center_for_ Indpt.Living

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The Fair Housing Act- Under the Fair Housing Act a reasonable accommodation is a change, exception, or adjustment to a rule, policy, practice, or service. The Fair Housing Act makes it unlawful to refuse to make reasonable accommodations to rules, policies, practices, or services when such accommodations may be necessary to afford persons with disabilities an equal opportunity to use and enjoy a dwelling and public and common use areas. In addition, the Fair Housing Act prohibits a housing provider from refusing to permit, at the expense of the person with a disability, reasonable modifications of existing premises occupied or to be occupied by such person if such modifications may be necessary to afford such person full enjoyment of the premises.

-          U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

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Florida Center for Students with Unique Abilities

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Florida Center for Students with Unique Abilities

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Florida Center for Students with Unique Abilities

The purpose of the Florida Center for Students with Unique Abilities is to provide support to students, families, and institutions of higher education so that students with intellectual disabilities have opportunities for on-campus college experiences that lead to employment opportunities.

Website: FL Center

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Postsecondary and Employment Transition Guide from the US Department of Education. To assist students and youth with disabilities in achieving their post-school and career goals, Congress enacted two key statutes that address the provision of transition services: the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Rehabilitation Act), as amended by Title IV of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). Both the IDEA and the Rehabilitation Act require transition services be made available to students and youth with disabilities as they prepare for and enter postsecondary life. Both laws also make clear that transition services require a coordinated set of activities within an outcome-oriented process that relies upon active student involvement, family engagement, and cooperative implementation of transition activities, as well as coordination and collaboration between the vocational rehabilitation (VR) agency, the State educational agency (SEA), and the local educational agencies (LEAs).

To aid in a seamless transition from school to post-school activities, this transition guide addresses the following topics: Transition planning: opportunities and programs; Transition services and requirements, as authorized by IDEA and the Rehabilitation Act; Education and employment options for students and youth with disabilities after leaving secondary school; and Supporting the decisions made by students and youth with disabilities.

Website: Employment & Post-secondary education guide

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High school versus university accommodations: Learn about the differences between accommodations in high school and higher education.

Website: HighSchool Vs. College

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Higher Education Programs for Students with Intellectual Disabilities

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Higher Education Programs for Students with Intellectual Disabilities

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Florida Colleges and Universities with higher education opportunities for students with significant intellectual disabilities.

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Dual enrollment (DE) or Early Admissions (EA) is a successful acceleration mechanism that allows students to pursue an advanced curriculum relevant to their individual postsecondary interests. Qualified high school students can earn college credits to fulfill high school graduation requirements. These same credits can be used toward an Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree at Florida SouthWestern State College. You can do all of this without paying for the courses yourself.

Website: FSW_Dual_Enrollment

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Florida Gulf Coast University-Dual Enrollment

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Florida Gulf Coast University-Dual Enrollment

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Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU):

The Dual Enrollment Programs (ACE & Collegiate Academy) at FGCU provides high school students with a full-time dual enrollment opportunity. A student may earn college credit through coursework taken at FGCU while simultaneously completing their high school diploma.

Website: FGCU_Dual_Enrollment

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Lorenzo Walker Technical College Project Explore: This program is for adults with disabilities to receive hands on career experiences. Individuals in this program work with Moorings Park and Gray Oaks assisted living facilities. Students have an opportunity to engage in career assessments, employability skills, academic testing and remediation, career training exploration and self-advocacy.

Website: Project Explore

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Lorenzo Walker Technical College is part of the Collier County Public School system. The mission of Lorenzo Walker Technical College is to provide rigorous and relevant educational experiences that prepare all students with the academic, technical and employability skills necessary to succeed in their chosen careers and in further postsecondary education as desired. The school offers a variety of career, apprenticeship and education programs.

Website:   Lorenzo Walker

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Immokalee Technical College is a technical training center that provides career and technical education programs for high school students and adults and technical training programs. Local businesses and associations adopt programs and assist with curriculum development, financial assistance, connection activities (internships, job shadowing opportunities, professional in residence, etc.), and job placement assistance for graduates.

Website: iTech