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Florida

The Williams Syndrome Association is organized into 19 regions across the United States. Florida is split into two regions. The western panhandle is part of the Gulf Coast region, and the rest of the state is part of the Sunshine region. Each region works to provide resource information and social and educational opportunities to its members. Volunteers are standing by in each state within the regions (parents and grandparents who can provide resources and information) to speak with new families or any families needing support. They are joined by many other volunteers who work hard to facilitate gatherings such as picnics, conferences, and fundraisers. 

Below you will find the name(s) and contact email addresses of your state's Family Support Network volunteer(s).

Blog author, Family Support Specialist:
Nanci Rogers, MSN, CRNA of Delray Beach, Florida
Email

Area of focus: adults

Local Facebook Group:
Family Support Specialist, WSA Staff:
Sarah Giddings of Melbourne, FL
Email

Sarah leads the development and execution of WSA programs and support services, which include a Family Support Network, scholarship program, conventions, camps, and programs to engage people with WS of all ages. She joined the WSA as staff in 2020, but has been involved since her son Matthew was diagnosed in 2003 when he was 13 months old. She has served as one of our regional chair volunteers and as a member of our board of trustees. Her past professional positions have included leadership roles in learning and development, marketing, communications, sales, and events. Sarah attended Florida State University, is a Partners in Policymaking graduate, and served as a parent leader for other support organizations. She currently resides in Palm Bay, FL with sons Matthew (WS, born in 2002) and Connor. In her spare time, she enjoys music, travel, crafts, Disney, and building with Lego.

Local Facebook Group:
Family Support Volunteer:
Debby Johnson of Treasure Island, Florida
Email

Areas of focus: adults, local resources, creating housing

Local Facebook Group:
Family Support Volunteer:
Carmen Jury of Miami, Florida
Email

Areas of focus: new diagnosis, school-age, Spanish speaking families

Local Facebook Group:
Family Support Volunteer:
Theresa McCray of Riviera Beach, Florida
Email

Area of focus: adults.

Local Facebook Group:

Clinics in FL

Nemours Children’s Health System Cardiac Center Williams Syndrome Program

13535 Nemours Parkway 4th Fl.
Orlando, Florida 32827

Gul H. Dadlani, MD Chief, Pediatric Cardiology
407-650-7715
Website

Upcoming Events in FL

Adventure Seekers Plus One Trip!

Thu, 09/28/2023 - 1:00 pm EDT

FSN - Parents/Caregivers of Adults & Children with WS and Anxiety Meeting

Tue, 10/03/2023 - 8:00 pm EDT

FSN - Parents/Caregivers of Children 4 and under with WS

Mon, 10/09/2023 - 8:00 pm EDT

FSN - Parents/Caregivers of Teens & Tweens with WS

Tue, 10/10/2023 - 8:00 pm EDT

FSN - Parents/Caregivers of Adults with WS and Challenging Behaviors Meeting

Wed, 10/11/2023 - 8:00 pm EDT

FSN - Grandparent Family Support Group

Thu, 10/12/2023 - 8:00 pm EDT

FSN - Complex Communicators and Feeding Challenges Group for Parents/Caregivers

Mon, 10/16/2023 - 8:00 pm EDT

FSN - Grief Support for Parents/Caregivers who have lost someone with WS

Wed, 10/18/2023 - 8:00 pm EDT

FSN - Parents/Caregivers of Individuals with WS-Autism Dual Diagnosis

Thu, 10/19/2023 - 8:00 pm EDT

FSN - Only Child Family Support Group

Wed, 10/25/2023 - 8:00 pm EDT

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Newark, NJ 07104

info@williams-syndrome.org

248.244.2229
800.806.1871
248.244.2230 fax

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Inclusion statement

The WSA upholds the following positions on inclusion.  We believe that:

  • everyone benefits when individuals with WS are meaningfully included in educational, work, and community settings
  • individuals with WS should receive all necessary supports and services to fully participate in their family lives, communities, and society as a whole
  • high expectations should be the norm, and that individuals with WS and their families should decide how they best learn, work, and enjoy social settings
  • “inclusion” is not one-size-fits-all, and will look different for each family based on each individual’s desires and needs
  • inclusion creates a sense of belonging in society, meaningful relationships, and opportunities to achieve dreams

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