Diversity Resources
Emerald Coast Exceptional Families provides information on disability-related services in Santa Rosa, Escambia, and Okaloosa Counties as we become aware of them. However, we realize that some resources are not available in our area, and have listed several in other states to help connect you to other organizations. Information on this page should not be viewed as an endorsement, nor is it comprehensive. If we are missing a resource, please let us know!
American Association on Health & Disability
Resource list for Native Americans with disabilities
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Autism in Black
Autism in Black aims to provide support to black parents who have a child on the spectrum, through educational and advocacy services. Autism in Black is dedicated to bringing awareness to Autism Spectrum Disorder and reducing the stigma associated with ASD in the black community.
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Avada
P’TACH works to promote public understanding of the diverse learning needs of children and to create opportunities and programs to give every child an equal opportunity to a Jewish education. This is accomplished by providing intensive training for regular classroom teachers and empowering them to understand and manage differences in learning.
718-854-8600
Elijah's Place Advocacy Group
Elijah's Place Advocacy Group is dedicated to realizing the full potential of students with special needs by providing needed support to families and quality advocacy services.
757-556-6848
Hatching Hope Foundation
Hatching Hope Foundation creates greater autism awareness in minority and under-represented communities, but also helps give autistic children and their families everywhere the chance to live more normal and fulfilling lives.
214-817-1165
Jory's Journey
Jory's Journey was created to educate, empower, and inspire underserved communities impacted by autism, helping to ensure each child reaches their full potential.
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Respect Ability
Articles, books, and other resources on the intersection of Disability and LGBTQ+ issues.
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Self Advocacy Info.org
A comprehensive list of web based resources, journals, health care providers, blogs and books for LGBTQ+ and disabilities.
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The Color of Autism Foundation
We are a Non-Profit (501 c3) organization committed to educating and assisting African American families with Autistic children. Autism affects children of every race, ethnic group and socioeconomic status. African-American children are frequently confronted with late diagnosis or misdiagnosis.