Mission
Building a world where everyone belongs
We envision a world where all families have a "village," and all children can access the best developmental support. We are building an inclusive future where everyone belongs, through providing excellent rehabilitative care, inclusion-centered activities for children with disabilities, and neurodiversity-affirming practices in Miami and beyond.
Autonomy: Everyone deserves to be in charge of themselves.
Integrity: We authentically pursue collective thriving.
Connection: Relationships come first.
Inclusion: Everyone belongs.
Growth: We move forward together.
Families: We provide free and reduced cost services to families in need, education for parents, and community for families from all walks of life.
Professionals: We spread neurodiversity-affirming practice through education and resources for clinicians.
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Grand opening
Come see our new center and join in the fun! Free family activities, local businesses, special needs resources, prizes, food vendors and more.
Free Admission | Donations Appreciated
Saturday, May 10 from 10am-2pm
7201 NE 4th Ave #105 Miami, FL 33138
Join us and volunteer today!
Support our mission
We depend on support from our generous donors to provide free and reduced-cost services to families in need. Many of our resources are available at no charge so that we can make the largest impact possible. We are grateful for your support and are so happy you are a part of The Collective.
Board of Directors
Sara Phillips, MS, OTR/L | Board Director
Sara (she/her) serves as a Board Director for Lemon City Collective, and is passionate about promoting strengths-based, family-centered, child-focused care. She is from Cooper City, FL and has been a pediatric occupational therapist since 2015. She currently practices in Broward County, providing neurodiversity affirming care for neurodivergent individuals. Sara loves spending time with family, friends and her adorable cat, reading books and going to musicals.
Taylor Neverman | Board Director
Taylor (she/her) serves as Board Director for Lemon City Collective. She offers writing, design, and capacity-building services to the dreamers, do-ers, and in-betweeners who make up Miami's vibrant communities. Taylor graduated from the University of North Florida, magna cum laude, with a Bachelor’s of Arts in International Politics and Relations, and minors in Spanish and Creative Nonfiction Writing. She is an avid reader, podcast listener, and NPR junkie. Although not born in Florida, Taylor has lived in the state most of her life and is grateful for the opportunity to give back to the greater Miami community.
Andrea Lopez | Board Director
Andrea (she/her) serves as a Board Director for Lemon City Collective. She was born in Ecuador and is an engineer with a degree from Trinity University. She is the proud mother of a child with a rare genetic condition, cerebral palsy, and blindness. Her personal journey as a mother and advocate led her to discover Lemon City Collective. The support and impact she received changed her life, and she is driven to make this same impact in the lives of other children and families. Andrea believes that through community, love, advocacy and faith, real change is possible.
Brittany Aquart, PT, DPT, PCS | Executive Director
Brittany (she/her) is the founder and Executive Director of Lemon City Collective. She is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and Board Certified Pediatric Clinical Specialist with over 12 years in the field, and a busy mom of two. Brittany is especially passionate about early infant development and attachment, supporting children with neurological conditions and complex needs, as well as helping children grow into their happiest, most independent selves. She is a Miami-born, University of Miami alumna and former ballet dancer who loves embracing neurodiversity, eating good food, kayaking learning fun facts, and trying new things.
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