Unique Abilities (FES-UA) in Broward, by diagnosis
For a Broward student aged 3 through grade 12 with a qualifying diagnosis, the Unique Abilities Scholarship provides $9,865 to $10,658 a year at the standard level, and more at higher service levels. Every page below names the Broward private schools reporting that category to the state and the things the account may pay for.
Last verified: October 2026
Autism spectrum disorder
Autism is the second most commonly reported category among Broward private schools and the largest FES-UA group statewide.
71 Broward schools report this →Specific learning disability (dyslexia, dyscalculia)
Specific learning disability tops the list of categories Broward private schools report, usually served by a regular classroom plus a funded reading tutor.
77 Broward schools report this →ADHD / other health impairment
ADHD qualifies under Florida's other health impairment category when a licensed physician or psychologist documents it.
55 Broward schools report this →Speech or language impairment
Speech and language impairments are reported by roughly as many Broward schools as autism.
77 Broward schools report this →Intellectual disability
Schools reporting intellectual disability usually run self-contained or heavily supported programs.
50 Broward schools report this →Developmental delay (ages 3-5)
Eligibility begins at age 3, so developmental delay is how many Broward preschool families first qualify.
55 Broward schools report this →Emotional / behavioral disability
Fewer campuses report this category, so matching a child to the right school matters more.
60 Broward schools report this →Hearing, vision & dual-sensory impairment
A hearing or vision category makes assistive technology, hearing aids, vision therapy and listening-and-spoken-language therapy possible.
31 Broward schools report this →What does a state disability flag tell a Broward parent, and what does it not?
A school's reported category shows where to start calling, and the table separates that from what still has to be confirmed.
| It tells you | It does not tell you | |
|---|---|---|
| School report | The school told the Florida DOE it serves the category | How many seats are open or how much staff time exists |
| FES-UA flag | The school can receive Unique Abilities payments | That the school accepts every diagnosis |
| Eligibility | A listed diagnosis or an IEP can qualify a student | That an award is guaranteed before the family applies |
What does an FES-UA account pay for?
Speech-language therapy
Florida statute names speech-language pathology as one of the specialized services a Unique Abilities student can receive.
Rules →Therapies (FES-UA)Occupational & physical therapy
Occupational and physical therapy are covered specialized services under FES-UA when Florida-licensed providers deliver them.
Rules →Therapies (FES-UA)ABA therapy (autism)
Applied Behavior Analysis is named in the FES-UA statute and tends to be the largest single therapy cost in the program.
Rules →Therapies (FES-UA)Sensory materials & assistive technology
This category takes in sensory swings, balance balls, fidgets, hearing aids, prescription glasses and similar assistive devices.
Rules →Has your child been diagnosed, or do you have an IEP?
An advisor checks FES-UA eligibility, the probable award range and which Broward schools suit your child.