Who do I call first for disability services in Orange County, Florida?

Start with early intervention (children under 3), your school district's special education office (ages 3–21), and Florida vocational rehabilitation for employment. This guide points to the right front door for Orange County.

Is help available in Spanish in Orange County?

Yes. This Orange County guide includes Spanish-language support, and most Florida agencies provide interpretation on request.

What should I do in a disability-related crisis in Orange County?

For an immediate emergency call 911. For mental health crisis support call or text 988 (the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), available 24/7. This page also lists local crisis resources where available.

Disability Services in Orange County, Florida

A free, plain-language guide to disability services in Orange 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 Orange 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 Orange County

Disability-related organizations on file with an address in Orange County. Details change, so always call to confirm before you visit.

Center for Independent Living in Central Florida, Inc. ((407) 623-1070, Winter Park)
Project SEARCH — Advent Health Apopka(formerly Hilton Altamonte) (Apopka). One-year school-to-work transition program for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, hosted at
Project SEARCH — AdventHealth Orlando (formerly Orlando Health-Ocoee) (Orlando). One-year school-to-work transition program for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, hosted at
The Arc of Florida. State chapter of The Arc — advocacy, family support, and connections to local chapters for people with intellectual and
Aspire Health Partners — Kassab Campus (407-625-1943, Orlando)
Childrens Home Society of Florida (407-896-2323 x0, Orlando)
Community Counseling Center of — Central Florida LLC (407-291-8009, Orlando)
Devereux Inpatient Psychiatric Program — SIPP (800-338-3738, Orlando)
Academic Center for Excellence Wellness Center (407-428-5751 x344, Orlando)
Alafaya Health Center (407-322-8645, Orlando)
CHC Admin - Purchasing (407-905-8827, Winter Garden)
Christian Service Center (407-428-5751, Orlando)
Academy For Autism (ORLANDO)
Access Charter (ORLANDO)
Amazing Hope Corporation (APOPKA)
Bright Learning - Cyber High School (ORLANDO)
1 Village 1 Child (321-209-3259, APOPKA). Behavioral health agency
1st Class Care Inc. (407-448-4349, OCOEE). Group home / residential (I/DD)
1up Care Llc (407-798-7670, ORLANDO). Day program / habilitation
2 God B Thy Glory 4 Healing Angels (407-501-1095, ORLANDO). Respite care
Accolade Healthcare Services Llc (407-969-0208, ORLANDO)
Accordcare Home Health (407-325-9320, MAITLAND)
Agape'S Way Inc (321-888-2366, ORLANDO)
American Dream Home Health Care, Corp (407-268-6201, ORLANDO)

Statewide programs serving Orange County

These serve every county in Florida, including Orange 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

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