Disability Services in Miami Dade County, Florida
A free, plain-language guide to disability services in Miami Dade County, Florida. Find who to call first for early intervention, special education, Medicaid waivers, transition planning, employment supports, and crisis help, with Spanish-language support. Always call to confirm details, which can change.
Services covered in Miami Dade County
- Early intervention (under 3) and special education / IEPs (ages 3–21)
- Medicaid waivers and home- and community-based services
- Vocational rehabilitation and supported employment
- Transition planning, guardianship, and benefits
- Crisis support: 911 for emergencies, 988 for mental health crisis
Local organizations in Miami Dade County
Disability-related organizations on file with an address in Miami Dade County. Details change, so always call to confirm before you visit.
- Center for Independent Living of South Florida ((305) 751-8025, Miami)
- Center for Independent Living of South Florida - North Miami Beach ((305) 354-4454, North Miami Beach)
- Project SEARCH — Boeing Distribution Services Inc. (Formerly Zoo Miami) (Miami). One-year school-to-work transition program for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, hosted at
- Project SEARCH — City of Hialeah (Hialeah). One-year school-to-work transition program for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, hosted at
- Project SEARCH — City of Miami (Miami). One-year school-to-work transition program for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, hosted at
- Miami Gardens - Ophelia Brown (Miami Gardens). Easterseals affiliate — disability services (varies by location: early intervention, employment, day programs, respite).
- Easterseals Adult Day Care, Kendall (Miami). Easterseals affiliate — disability services (varies by location: early intervention, employment, day programs, respite).
- Miami Gardens - North County (Miami Gardens). Easterseals affiliate — disability services (varies by location: early intervention, employment, day programs, respite).
- Southernmost Coast Early Steps (Miami). Easterseals affiliate — disability services (varies by location: early intervention, employment, day programs, respite).
- All Wellness Community Center Inc (786-416-0811, Miami)
- Ascend Behavioral Health Services (786-373-3027, Miami)
- Banyan Health Systems — Inpatient Adult CSU (305-774-3600, Miami)
- Behavioral Aid Solutions Inc (786-762-2952, Miami)
- Agenaria S. Paschal/Olinda Park Elementary School (305-633-0308, Miami)
- American Senior High School (305-557-3770, Hialeah)
- Andover Middle School (305-654-2727, Miami Gardens)
- Arcola Lake Elementary (305-836-2820, Miami)
- Ace Academy (MIAMI LAKES)
- Ace Academy North (MIAMI LAKES)
- Ace Academy South (FLORIDA CITY)
- Agape 4 Orphans International Inc (COCONUT GROVE)
- 0asis Club Day Care Corp (305-910-6199, MIAMI). Adult day program
- 1st Accredited Home Care Llc (786-502-8188, MIAMI). In-home support
- 1st Care Case Management Services Llc (786-542-5043, MIAMI). Behavioral health agency
Statewide programs serving Miami Dade County
These serve every county in Florida, including Miami Dade County.
- Florida Center for Inclusive Communities. University center on disabilities (UCEDD)
- Mailman Center for Child Development. University center on disabilities (UCEDD)
- Disability Rights Florida (800-342-0823). Protection & Advocacy: free disability rights legal help
- Florida Developmental Disabilities Council ((850) 488-4180). State Council on Developmental Disabilities
- Florida Alliance for Assistive Services and Technology (FAAST) ((844) 353-2278). State assistive technology program: device loans, demos & reuse
- Family Network on Disabilities (727-523-1130). Parent center: free special-education help for families
Other counties in Florida
- Monroe County
- Martin County
- Nassau County
- Marion County
- Palm Beach County
- Seminole County
- Volusia County
- Bradford County
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