Polk County Public Schools
VSA is an international nonprofit organization which is dedicated to artistic excellence and to providing educational opportunities through the arts for people with disabilities. Over one million people in Florida participate in VSA of Florida programs!
VSA of Florida annually provides direct services to over 45,000 people with disabilities, as well as 200,000 teachers, parents and peers. Each year, VSA of Florida trains 5,000 teachers, as well as hundreds of artists, administrators, juvenile justice personnel, and social, community service and healthcare providers. Through an extensive network of partnerships with museums, educational and recreational programs, healthcare and social services agencies, correctional facilities, and performing arts centers VSA of Florida nurtures independence, learning skills and self worth.
VSA of Florida is an educational state affiliate of VSA hosted by the University of South Florida. VSA was founded in 1974 by Jean Kennedy Smith as an affiliate of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
Kimberly McHugh
East Area ESE Office
Phone: 863-815-6671
Fax: 813-815-6673
