Learning Disability Advocacy Organizations:

WorkForce Plus operates three One-Stop Centers in the following counties: Leon, Gadsden, and Wakulla. these one-stop centers offer many different programs. Some of the programs include:
- Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services
- Kids Inc.
- Welfare Transition Program
- Welfare to Work Program
- Dept. of Children and Families
- Experience Works
- Year Round Youth Program
- Workforce Investment Act Program
- Adult Community Education
- Center for Business and Employer Services

Leon County:
2525 South Monroe St
Tallahassee, FL 32301
850-922-0023

Advocacy Center for Persons With Disabilities, Inc. is a non-profit organization providing protection and advocacy services in the State of Florida. The mission is to advance the dignity, equality, self-determination and expressed choices of individuals with disabilities. The Protection and Advocacy System for Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PADD) assists persons who have a severe and chronic mental or physical impairment that begins before the age of 22. The impairment substantially limits the person's abilities in three or more life activities such as self-care, language, LEARNING, mobility, self-direction, independent living, and/or economic self-sufficiency. PADD is active in resolving exceptional education issues. PADD has the authority to pursue legal, administrative, and other appropriate remedies or approaches to protect and advocate the rights of individuals with developmental disabilities who are or who may be eligible for treatment, services, or habilitation, or who are being considered for a change in living arrangements.

2671 Executive Center Circle West, Suite 100
Tallahassee, FL 32301-5092
850-488-9071

LD OnLine offers information for parents, teachers, and other interested professionals in the areas of learning disabilities, legal issues, current research, instructional strategies, and personal stories.

Coordinated Campaign for Learning Disabilities is an effort by key organizations in the field of learning disabilities to make people aware of learning disabilities, share information with parents, and promote the need for early detection and intervention. The Web site includes answers to frequently asked questions about learning disabilities.

Big Bend Transition Council is a group of local agencies, service providers, and school districts who come together to coordinate services for youth with disabilities. Their goal is to develop working relationships in the community in order to provide a smooth transition in the life of a student witha disability from a school setting to adult life.

Bobbye McNish
2757 West Pensacola St.
Tallahassee, FL 32304

Learning Development and Evaluation Center (LDEC)
The LDEC assists students by providing a variety of supportive services: (1) academic advisement, (2) counseling, and (3) life long learning education. It is the intent of the LDEC to provide the support and encouragement necessary for growth toward meaningful professional career goals.

Dr. Sharon Wooten
850-599-3180