Lealman Exchange (LEX) is home to a variety of tenant organizations who serve our community and beyond. Today, we are chatting with Anthony Verdeja, Executive Director of the Family Center on Deafness (FCD).
Tell us a little about yourself and your organization: FCD empowers Pinellas County’s Deaf Community to meet its full potential by providing opportunities to enhance communication, education and independence.
Tell us who you serve and how: FCD serves youth and families from birth to 18 years old. FCD collaborates with over 18 organizations and is now proud to add LEX!
What drives your mission? FCD is the only organization of its kind serving the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community in the state of Florida.
Do you have an accomplishment you are particularly proud of you’d like to share? FCD staff worked very hard to gain its Pinellas County Child Care Center License from PCLB. Also, FCD is PROUD to host the only Deaf and Hard of Hearing Girls Scouts troop!
To learn more about Family Center on Deafness, visit https://fcdpinellas.org/ and follow them on Facebook / Instagram @fcd_pinellas.