Resources

Continuing Education

ACE Transition Program

The multidisciplinary group of professionals at ACE in the Adults with Disabilities Program offer assistance developing and honing the skills necessary to become independent and contributing members of society. Our programs are literacy based with focus on skills such as: employability, academic, economic independence, horticulture, daily living, cooking, communication and technology.

ACE ensures a seamless transition from school to independent adult life for young people with disabilities. These students frequently need continuing employment and agency supports, as well as community and life skills training.

Continuing Education

TCC Eagle Connections Program

EAGLE Connections is a postsecondary transition program for individuals with intellectual disabilities. We provide career, academic, and independent living skills enrichment, along with helping students develop short — and long-term goals in these areas — all while providing a comprehensive college experience.

Additional Resources

Vocational Education & Life Skills

KEYS Big Bend

The mission of KEYS to Exceptional Youth Success (KEYS) is to ensure that high school students with disabilities in our community can access academic, vocational or other post-secondary learning opportunities.

KEYS is founded and run by 100% volunteer board and through donations by a caring community.

Lively Transition

The post-school lives of transitioning young adults can be greatly improved when schools, adult service providers and families work together well before the young person exits the public school system. The Transition Program is one approach to ensuring a seamless transition from school to independent adult life for young people with disabilities.

Eagle Connections Program

The Eagle Connections Program, located at Tallahassee Community College, is a postsecondary transition program for individuals with intellectual disabilities. EC provides career, academic, and independent living skills enrichment, along with helping students develop short — and long-term goals in these areas — all while providing a comprehensive college experience.

Lively Technical College

The mission of Lively Technical College is to provide career-oriented education for the community. Their vision is to lead workforce training by utilizing industry driven educational solutions and community partnerships to equip students to meet the needs of local and global employers.

 

State & Local Programs

State & local programs

Vocational Rehabilitation

Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) is a federal-state program that helps people who have physical or mental disabilities get or keep a job. VR is committed to helping people with disabilities find meaningful careers.

State & local programs

Agency for Persons with Disabilities

The Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD) works in partnership with local communities and private providers to assist people who have developmental disabilities and their families. APD also provides assistance in identifying the needs of people with developmental disabilities for supports and services. To apply for services with APD, click on the link below.

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