The University of Miami-Nova Southeastern University Center for Autism & Related Disabilities (CARD) is one of seven state-funded centers in Florida dedicated to optimizing the potential of people affected by autism spectrum disorders, dual sensory impairments, or sensory impairments with other disabling conditions. Our vast array of free services includes home- and clinic-based individual client and family direct assistance and support; technical assistance and consultation to early intervention, school, employment, residential, and other therapeutic community programs; parent and professional training, and public education and awareness. Currently, CARD is one of the largest (over 19000 constituents) of the seven centers, serving families and building professional capacity across Broward, Miami-Dade and Monroe counties. Our center is now a multi-site project with satellite and branch offices (total of 4 sites currently), funded by the Florida Legislature through the State Department of Education, along with supplemental funding from independent fundraising efforts, including our highly successful signature event Tropical Nights. Our very unique collaborative model was recognized as the National Autism Program of the Year in 1999 by the Autism Society of America.