We are the CARD-USF Constituency Board. We are your representatives to the Center for Autism and Related Disabilities at the University of South Florida in Tampa serving an 14 county region. As parents and individuals with autism, we understand the problems and concerns you are dealing with because we are dealing with them too.

We can all still remember how lost and lonely we felt during the process of getting this diagnosis, and afterwards trying to understand how to meet the needs of our children. Having opportunities to meet and talk with other parents of children with autism and related disabilities was like opening a door to a whole new world.

The board’s members are not just from the Tampa area. We live in Hillsborough, Lee, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota and Manatee Counties. The board is always looking for new members to join us. Our group meets four times a year with the director and staff of CARD-USF.

We have set goals for each year, and work quarterly as a group to develop ways to meet those goals. Each year, we want to understand the needs of CARD constituents from all areas.

We can then advise the administration at CARD-USF on these issues of importance. Our role is to listen to you, be your voice and to coordinate efforts that meet the community needs.

We want to hear from you. We want your input. We want to hear your ideas, concerns and suggestions. Please contact us through the CARD’s e-mail at card-usf@fmhi.usf.edu and a board member will respond to you directly.

Meet the Board Members