Student Support Services

Allied Health

The Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind provides services to students in the following areas:

Speech/Audiology

  • Services provided to students as detailed in their IEP.
  • Individual speech and language therapy.
  • Group speech and language therapy.
  • Comprehensive audiological services.
**Ear mold impressions.
  • Assist in repair of student hearing aids and cochlear implants.
  • Diagnostic testing.

Occupational/Physical Therapy

  • Students are eligible to receive these services if they meet the state requirement for Certified Educational Relevant Therapy.
  • Aquatic therapy.
  • After-school yoga and pottery.

Mental Health/Counseling Services

  • Services provided to students as detailed in their IEP.
  • Individualized counseling services for educational relevant services.
  • Bullying programs.
  • Staff includes Social Workers, a School Psychologist, a Behavior Specialist and a Human Services Counselor.
  • More information about our Mental Health Services is available in the PDF below.

Health Care Center

  • Open 24 hours a day, 5 days a week for acute and chronic student health care needs.
  • Medication treatment administration.
  • Contract with the University of Florida to provide pediatric care.
  • Phone 904 827-2410. FAX 904 827-2421.

Dental Services

  • The University of Florida dentists and residents provide 8 monthly dental clinics.
  • A dental hygenist is available for onsite preventative and emergency care 3 days a week.

Eligibility Programs

  • A comprehensive evaluation staff determines eligibility.