About UF CARD
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Services
UF CARD Gainesville provides the following primary services, free of charge, in the 14 Florida counties we serve (listed below).
CARD does not provide services such as diagnosis, therapy (for example ABA, OT, PT), ongoing behavioral interventions, respite care, or medical care of any kind.
For information about diagnostic assessments and therapies at UF Health please see UF Health Child or Adult Psychiatry, or contact UF Health CAN.
For complete details see our Services & FAQ page.
- Consultation to Families & Individuals
- Technical Assistance to Schools & Agencies
- Training
- Resource Referral
- Public Education
Counties Served by UF CARD Gainesville: Alachua, Bradford, Citrus, Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Hernando, Lafayette, Levy, Marion, Putnam, Suwannee, Union
Constituency Board Members
- Rafena Boyd – Alachua County
- Jonathan Katz – Alachua County
- Kathleen Kopacz, Vice-Chair – Alachua County
- Neena Rao, Secretary – Marion County
- Trish Thoburn, Chair – Alachua County
- Heather Weathers – Columbia County
CARD in Florida
Florida is home to many individuals with autism and related disabilities. In response to the needs of these people and their families, seven regional, nonresidential resource centers have been established at the following locations:
- The University of Florida/Gainesville (this website)
- The University of Florida Health Science Center/Jacksonville
- The University of South Florida
- The University of Miami
- The University of Central Florida
- Florida Atlantic University
- Florida State University
Florida Administrative Rule 6A-7.0335
Philosophy and Policies
CARD is founded on the strong belief that:
- All individuals, regardless of their abilities or disabilities, have the right to live as full participants in society.
- All people have the right to be treated with dignity and understanding.
- People with disabilities are members of families. All families have strengths and capacities and have the right to be treated with sensitivity and respect, and as integral members of a person’s system of support.
- People with autism and related disabilities have the right to be regarded as individuals who need services and supports that are based on their unique characteristics.
- As a policy, CARD will not lend its name to the endorsement of any specific program, practice, or model that is offered for service to people with autism and related disabilities. This policy does not preclude the provision of referral options or individualized recommendations by CARD staff, nor does it imply that CARD staff are to refrain from sharing any knowledge or personal experiences. The sharing of information, training, and the development of recommendations are key functions of the CARD programs.
Orientation Video
Watch a short video that provides an introduction to our services. This video was created for new constituents, but may be helpful to others interested in learning more about what we do.
If you have any comments or questions please email us at card-info@ufl.edu.
Media requests must be coordinated through the UF Health Communications team.
A History of CARD at UF and in Florida
Listen to the CARDcast featuring Greg Valcante and Art Wallen talking about the history of CARD.
Find Your CARD
Regional CARD Centers
The incidence of autism spectrum disorder is increasing and it affects many individuals and families in Florida. In response to the needs of these people, seven nonresidential resource centers have been established.
University of Florida College of Medicine – Jacksonville
6271 St. Augustine Rd., Suite 1
Jacksonville, FL 32217
Phone: (904) 633-0760 or 1-800-9-AUTISM
Counties serviced include: Baker, Clay, Duval, Flagler, Nassau, St. Johns
Florida State University
Tallahassee
2312 Killearn Center Blvd., Bldg. A
Tallahassee, FL 32309
(850) 644-4367 or (800) 769-7926
Panama City
2611-A West 23rd Street
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 215-4330 or (866) 863-0138
Pensacola
4900 Bayou Boulevard Suite 200
Pensacola, FL 32503
(866) 863-0138
Counties serviced include: Bay, Calhoun, Escambia, Franklin, Gadsden, Gulf, Holmes, Jackson, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty, Madison, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, Taylor, Wakulla, Walton, Washington
University of Florida – Gainesville
4101 NW 89th Boulevard
Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 265-2230 or (800) 754-5891
Counties serviced include: Alachua, Bradford, Citrus, Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Hernando, Lafayette, Levy, Marion, Putnam, Suwannee, Union
University of Central Florida
12424 Research Parkway, Suite 365
Orlando, FL 32826
PO BOX 162202
Orlando, FL 32816-2202
(407) 823-6011 or (888) 558-1908
Counties serviced include: Brevard, Lake, Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Sumter, Volusia
University of South Florida
Tampa
13301 Bruce B. Downs Blvd.
MHC2113A
Tampa, FL 33612-3899
(813) 974-2532 or (800) 333-4530
Fort Myers
10501 FGCU Blvd
South Academic Bldg 3, Rm 224
Ft. Myers, FL 33965-6565
Lake Placid
1096 US 27 North, Rm 1088
Lake Placid, FL 33852
Counties serviced include: Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Glades, Hardee, Hendry, Highlands, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton
Dept. of ESE
777 Glades Road
Boca Raton, FL 33431
(561) 213-5751
Jupiter
5353 Parkside Dr, MC03
Student Resources Bldg, Suite 274A
Jupiter, FL 33458
Indian River State College
500 NW California Blvd
Port St. Lucie, FL 34986
Counties serviced include: Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee, Palm Beach, St. Lucie
University of Miami
5665 Ponce De Leon Blvd
P.O. Box 248768
Coral Gables, FL 33124
(305) 284-6563 or (800)928-8476
Nova Southeastern University
6100 Griffin Road
Davie, FL 33314
(954) 262-7111 or (800) 9-AUTISM ext 2
Counties serviced include: Broward, Dade, Monroe