Boy sitting at desk smiling in classroom

Since 2006, IMPACT has worked to create a community where all children, especially those with special needs, could thrive.

IMPACT Tallahassee was founded in 2006 to provide families with a central location for children to receive first-rate therapeutic treatment from expert, individually licensed therapists. By 2012, services had expanded to include a wide variety of therapy types, including speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical & music therapy, as well as the addition of IMPACT Academy and IMPACT Preschool.

Started by parents with a need for specialized programs, IMPACT is focused on building a community for all children, especially those with special needs. IMPACT serves children aged 6 weeks to 22 years old with varying disabilities, including but not limited to Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, Traumatic Brain Injuries, and Autism, and is the only full-service, comprehensive private education center in the region.

The introduction of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapy in 2022 represented a pivotal step in IMPACT Tallahassee’s strategic growth, expanding access to evidence-based behavioral services while strengthening its role as North Florida’s most comprehensive provider for children and young adults with special needs.

Over the past 20 years, IMPACT Tallahassee has grown while remaining steadfast in its commitment to empowering and educating children through a model that integrates therapeutic intervention with exceptional education. This comprehensive approach provides every child with a strong foundation for social, emotional, physical, and academic success. While traditional educational settings often cannot provide the individualized support each student requires, IMPACT recognizes that every child has unique strengths, unlimited potential, and deserves access to high-quality educational opportunities tailored to their individual needs. As we celebrate two decades of transforming lives, we are grateful for the families, staff, donors, and community partners who have made this journey possible. Together, we look forward to building on this legacy and serving children and young adults with special needs for the next 20 years and beyond.

IMPACT Mission

To provide comprehensive services in response to community needs in the areas of education, child development and therapeutic services.

IMPACT Vision

To develop and educate individuals on their path to become independent members of our community.

Core Values

  • Integrity
  • Service
  • Trust
  • Compassion
  • Acceptance
  • Team

Disclosure Statement:

A copy of the official registration and financial information for “IMPACT Tallahassee,” a Florida-based nonprofit corporation (Registration no. Ch32481), may be obtained from the Division of Consumer Services by calling toll-free 1-800-HELP-FLA (435-7352) within the state or visiting their website here. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation by the state.

I am proud to be a part of a team that puts others in front of themselves.
Lawrence Mvrica
IMPACT Foundation Board Member
The positive energy the staff brings to the center every day, helps you know your little one is being well taken care of. Everyone at the center have truly become a part of our family now and we will be forever grateful for each and every one of them. Everything is so great that now we are also looking forward to their after school program!
Caitlin Huard
I can’t say enough great things about The Summer Escape program! Trusting people when you have a child with special needs is often a scary thing. You want to make sure the people surrounding your little one are kind, caring, and able keep them safe. We are so lucky to have found this program and love all of the people who help run things.
Caitlin Huard
The most comforting aspect as a parent, is knowing that my son is in an environment where he can learn and is understood. I am very thankful for the school's mission to educate kids with learning differences and the teachers and administrators that make this happen every day.
Shacarra Sigler
We struggled with the school placement decision, because we wanted to find the right school that would be a good fit for our son. I am so glad that we chose IMPACT. [...] His teachers have been amazing, and we have seen progress in his ability to focus, independently complete classroom assignments, appropriately interact socially, and speech improvement. They have put the time and effort towards his individual needs, and we are reaping the rewards.
Shacarra Sigler
We struggled with the school placement decision, because we wanted to find the right school that would be a good fit for our son. I am so glad that we chose IMPACT; they are so helpful, caring, and understand my son’s specific needs. They have accommodated his needs on so many levels, which I believe would have been unmet at other schools.
Shacarra Sigler
The environment is inclusive, safe and our son looks forward to his sessions. We are very thankful for the summer camp programs. The VPK program was amazing for him as well.
Teresa Corbet
Our son has a rare genetic syndrome, delayed development and learning disabilities. We have been bringing him to IMPACT Tallahassee since he was 1-year-old and he will soon be 10. The staff in the office, the teachers, the aides are all amazing with the children; I'm very impressed with their professionalism and compassion. I personally recommend IMPACT to people on a regular basis.
Teresa Corbet
IMPACT Tallahassee and their staff have become such an important part of our lives over the last 9 years. We couldn't imagine not being there on a weekly basis.
Teresa Corbet