CARD-USF Autism Family Support
Center for Autism and Related Disabilities at USF
Tampa, Florida - Hillsborough County
Source checked
Jun 1, 2026
Tampa Bay
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Map and directions
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13301 Bruce B Downs Blvd, MHC 2113A, Tampa, FL 33612
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Quick answer
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Provider overview
CARD-USF gives Tampa Bay families a no-cost autism and related-disabilities support resource for information, regional services, autism-friendly business connections, resources, and family or professional guidance.
The Center for Autism and Related Disabilities at USF is a community-based University of South Florida program funded by the Florida Department of Education to support people with autism and related disabilities across southwest Florida.
Quick facts
- Registration
- https://card-usf.fmhi.usf.edu/register/
- Contact page
- https://card-usf.fmhi.usf.edu/contact/
- Phone
- 813-974-2532
- We did not find this in the public sources we checked
- Ages
- People with autism and related disabilities, families, schools, agencies, professionals, and businesses in the CARD-USF service region
- Season
- Year-round university-based resource and support services, with events, resources, and registration steps posted by CARD-USF
- Cost
- CARD-USF says services are delivered at no cost. Families should confirm registration, eligibility, service-area fit, and current support options.
Location contacts
Public contacts that may help you reach the right office. Confirm before visiting.
The source lists a USF Tampa address and phone and identifies the 14-county southwest Florida service region.
Programs and offerings
Source-linked details we found. Current options may differ, so confirm directly.
No-cost autism and related-disabilities support
University-based autism and related-disabilities support, resources, registration, and regional guidance for families and community partners.
- Ages
- People with autism and related disabilities, families, schools, agencies, professionals, and businesses in the CARD-USF service region
- Season
- Year-round university-based resource and support services, with events, resources, and registration steps posted by CARD-USF
- Schedule
- CARD-USF lists registration, resources, autism-friendly business information, calendar, and contact pathways; individual supports and events vary by need and region.
- Cost
- CARD-USF says services are delivered at no cost. Families should confirm registration, eligibility, service-area fit, and current support options.
How we checked this listing (1 public source)
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Listing check
- Last checked
- Jun 1, 2026
- Why this is listed
- CARD-USF's official site says the Center for Autism and Related Disabilities provides support and assistance for people with autism and related disabilities, delivers services at no cost in a 14-county southwest Florida region including Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas, Manatee, Polk, and Sarasota, and lists Tampa address and phone details.
- Sources used
- 1 public source
- Location contacts
- 1 public contact found
Program details we found
No-cost autism and related-disabilities support
CARD-USF's official site says the Center for Autism and Related Disabilities provides support and assistance for people with autism and related disabilities, delivers services at no cost in a 14-county southwest Florida region including Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas, Manatee, Polk, and Sarasota, and lists Tampa address and phone details.
Inclusion and support details
What the provider says: CARD-USF describes support and assistance for people with autism and related disabilities, delivered wherever families, professionals, schools, agencies, or businesses are located in its 14-county region.
Access notes to confirm: Families should confirm registration steps, service-region fit, whether the request is for family support, school consultation, agency support, autism-friendly business information, or resources, and what follow-up timeline to expect.
What we checked
What we found: CARD-USF's official site says the Center for Autism and Related Disabilities provides support and assistance for people with autism and related disabilities, delivers services at no cost in a 14-county southwest Florida region including Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas, Manatee, Polk, and Sarasota, and lists Tampa address and phone details.
We avoid ranking, recommending, evaluating quality, or making safety claims. Use the source links and contact the provider before enrolling.
Sources used
Public pages used for this listing.
- Provider websiteCARD-USF Home
Please confirm current details directly before enrolling.
What to confirm
- Openings, deadlines, cost, and cancellation rules.
- Ages, eligibility, forms, and first-visit expectations.
- Support model, staff preparation, supervision, and safety policies.
- Exact location, entrance, parking, equipment, and what to bring.
Questions to ask before you register
Use these as a starting point. They are not a quality rating or recommendation.
- Do you currently have openings, waitlists, deadlines, or intake steps?
- What ages, support needs, communication needs, mobility needs, or supervision levels can this specific program support?
- What should families know about cost, financial assistance, cancellation rules, forms, and first-visit expectations?
- For sensory-friendly activities: what changes are made to sound, lighting, crowds, timing, quiet space, and re-entry?
- Who should families contact to talk through accommodations before registering?
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Common questions
Is CARD-USF Autism Family Support reviewed for quality by Inclusive Programs Guide?
No. This listing is informational and based on public sources. It is not a rating, ranking, quality review, or safety evaluation.
What information should families confirm with Center for Autism and Related Disabilities at USF?
Families should confirm current availability, registration deadlines, eligibility, support level, staff training, safety policies, cost, schedule, and fit before enrolling.
Where did the listing information come from?
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