6 Community Resources
AUTISM
Autism Awareness Shop | autismawarenessshop.org
sales@autismawarenessshop.org
2908 West Hillsborough Ave, Tampa, 813-879-6770
Increasing independence and improving the quality of life for individuals on the
autism spectrum through gainful employment.
Autism Speaks | autismspeaks.org | familyservices@autismspeaks.org
1-888-288-4762 & En Español: 1-888-772-9050
The Autism Response Team is an information line for the autism community. Our team
members are specially trained to provide personalized information and resources to
people with autism and their families.
Autism-Friendly Tampa | www.tampagov.net/autism-friendly-tampa
City of Tampa
The City of Tampa is fully committed to providing equitable access to the City’s
programs and services. The goal is to offer its programs and services in a manner
helpful to those with varying communication and environmental needs.
WEDU PBS | WEDU.org/autism
Providing educational tools and resources for children with special needs.
Visit WEDU.org/autism for a comprehensive guide to resources for autism.
Center for Autism & Related Disabilities | card-usf.fmhi.usf.edu
13301 Bruce B Downs Blvd, MHC 2113A, Tampa, 813-974-2532
Provides support and assistance to optimize the potential of people with autism and
related disabilities. Provides trainings, direct/technical assistance, resources and referrals.
DOWN SYNDROME SUPPORT
FRIENDS - Down Syndrome West Florida | www.fdswf.org
Hillsborough, Pinellas, & Pasco Counties, 813-245-2782
All Ages, Broad reaching educational services for families impacted by Down Syndrome
in the West Florida/Tampa Bay Area. Providing family outreach and support, year-round
programs, volunteer opportunities for students, financial support and community integration
for families impacted by Down Syndrome.
GiGi’s Playhouse | GiGisPlayhouse.org/Tampa
3611 W. Hillsborough Ave., #200, Tampa, 813-544-8000
All Ages, An achievement and awareness center for individuals with Down Syndrome.
All of our programs are free to our families and are therapeutic in nature. Offering
therapeutic-based programs, one-on-one tutoring in literacy and math to increase
success in school, and adult programs that develop self-confidence and real world skills.
Because of Sam - Movie | BecauseofSam.com | see article on page 28
Contact Producer Renee Warmack: ReneeWarmackProductions@yahoo.com
A new documentary film featuring Tampa native Sam Piazza, who has Down Syndrome
and won Homecoming King, that will transform how the world views people with
disabilities and inspire all people to pursue their dreams. Book Movie Screenings, Talks,
Appearances at: BecauseofSam.com/RoadShow
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/autismspeaks.org
/autism-friendly-tampa
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/card-usf.fmhi.usf.edu
/www.fdswf.org
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/BecauseofSam.com
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