Unique abilities is our special needs program. We are passionate about providing opportunities for our individuals to have socialization, equal opportunities in the community and employment skills.
Special Olympics
We have the largest and fastest growing Special Olympics Program in Hillsborough County. We have a team of coaches that both love and understand how to work with this community. Every single year we have had the privilege and honor of sending athletes to the state competitions, including the USA Games.
High School
Our academy is equipped with the personnel to assist individuals who have intellectual and developmental disabilities. SFA serves all students in grades 9-12, in a positive learning environment including for students with Specific Learning Disabilities, Autism/Asperger’s, Speech and Language disorders, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Intellectual Disabilities, Down Syndrome and other cognitive and/or developmental delays. We enhance our students by providing the opportunity to learn life skills and by equipping them with real life tools so they can be successful citizens out in the community.
The students in our program will have the opportunity to learn real life skills in the community, participate in our special needs farm, garden program, exercise program and have the opportunity to earn job skill certifications.
Adult Day
Training Program
This program is for 21+ year old adults who have a disability such as an Intellectual disabilities, Down syndrome, Autism, Cerebral palsy, Spina bifida, Prader-Willi syndrome, etc. Individuals will first go through an interview process with the director of the program to ensure they are a suitable fit for the program.
Individuals in this program will continue to build on learning social skills, money management skills, job skills, how to navigate the community and also have multiple opportunities to participate in various activities out in the community. They will have a number of socialization opportunities with the opportunity to make lifelong friendships. Our Adult Day Training program is very community focused and participates in various activities such as bowling, gym, farm, gardening, trails, parks, movies, shopping, etc.