Accessibility Information
| Area Administrator: | Evelyn Alvarez |
| Office Address: | 401 NW 2nd Avenue Suite South 811 Miami, FL 33128 |
| Main Phone Number: | (305) 349-1478 |
| Main Fax Number: | (305) 377-5028 |
| Counties Served: | Dade and Monroe |
Please be informed that the provider meeting scheduled for Thursday February 23 has been cancelled and rescheduled for Thursday, March 1, 2012 in the DA's conference room (N-1007) at 9:30a.m.
Area News & Announcements
- Area 11 Quarterly Meeting dates and locations
North: Thursday, May 17, 2012
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m
Miami-Dade College,
Wolfson Campus,
Room 7128 Building 7000,
corner of N.E. 2nd Ave & 6 St,
Miami, FL 33132Monroe County: Thursday, July 19, 2012,
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m
MARC
- Supported Employment(SE) and Supported Living (SL) Service Provider's Quarterly Meetings dates:
- Wednesday June 6, 2012
- Wednesday September 12, 2012
- Wednesday December 5, 2012
All meetings will take place at 401 NW 2nd Avenue, Miami, in Room North 423
All SE meetings will begin at 9:30 a.m.
All SL meetings will begin at 1:00 p.m.
SE Coaches, SL Coaches ,Waiver Support Coordinators and all other providers serving Consumers receiving SE or SL services are invited to attend these meetings.
Note: Meeting times are subject to change depending on Agenda. For more information contact Maria_Roqueta@apd.state.fl.us or Montrese_Albury@apd.state.fl.us - Please note the 2012 Provider Meeting dates below for your calendar. All meetings will be held in the DA's conference room (North Tower-Suite 1011) and will begin at 9:30 a.m.
- May 24, 2012
- June 28, 2012
- July 19, 2012
- August 23, 2012
- September 27, 2012
- October 18, 2012
- November 15, 2012
- December 13, 2012
We hope to see you there!
The Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD) is committed to full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Persons who desire accommodations should contact Area 11 ADA Liaison Evelyn Alvarez at Evelyn_Alvarez @apd.state.fl.us , (305) 349-1478 and/or Eileen O'Brien, APD ADA Coordinator, at eileen_o'brien@apd.state.fl.us or (813) 233-4317. Please call at least 72 hours prior to the event to allow time to arrange your accommodation.
Area Training Information
- Required Training
- Optional Training (In-Service)
- Medication Trainers for Area 10 and Area 11
- For additional information or clarification on Health and Safety issues in Group Homes, Supported Living Homes, or Family Homes
Contact: Sharon Powell-Thomas at (305) 377-7431 or Brenda Viera at (305)377-5076
STARS - Striving to Achieve Real Success
APD's Area 11 office in Miami is recognizing Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month by featuring client success stories and recognizing volunteers and community partners. Here is one of our many STARS — Striving to Achieve Real Success
Catrice McNeal
Area 11 STAR
Catrice McNeal was born in St. Augustine, FL and has two brothers and two sisters. Throughout her life, her family always encouraged her to succeed. Her first job was with Old Navy, stocking merchandise on the floor and helping customers with their needs. Since coming to work at Area 11 office, she has learned a variety of customer service skills, one of which is "helping others," in her words.
McNeal is responsible for answering the office's main telephone line, sending and receiving faxes for staff members, and assisting visitors with their concerns. She does this with a pleasant attitude while keeping up with the fast-paced office environment.
Supported living coaching is one of the services that McNeal receives through APD. She has enjoyed living on her own for more than 10 years with supports. She plans to manage paying all of her bills independently without any support in the future. Last year, McNeal accomplished two major goals she had set for herself. The first was to begin studying for and obtaining her driver license. She achieved that goal. Next, she wanted to buy a car. She saved and saved until she achieved this goal as well.
"I am so proud of myself for just accomplishing my driver's license and also getting a car and I did all on my own,"McNeal said.
At home, McNeal enjoys baking, cooking, and watching movies. When asked what she enjoys most about living on her own, she exclaimed, "Freedom!" She summed up her interview with, "All I want is to say 'Thank you' to the APD staff that believed in me when no one else believed in me."
Catrice McNeal is an integral part of the Area 11 APD workforce!
APD Resource Directory
- Resource Search
A searchable directory of local, state, and national resources and services.
- Planning Resources
This directory is a good starting point for finding a variety of natural and community supports, in addition to services provided by government agencies.
- Suggest a resource
If you or your organization has a suggestion for a resource opportunity, please complete the following form
Area Suggestion Box
Submit your suggestions to APD for improving supports and services in your community
Provider Recruiting Opportunities
Becoming a Provider is a free process.
Area-11 is recruiting qualified providers of the following services:
- Behavior Analysis
- Behavior Assistant
- Consumable Medical Supplies
- Dental
- Environmental Accessibility Adaptations
- Occupational Therapy/Assessment
- Physical Therapy/Assessment
- Respiratory Therapy/Assessment
- Speech Therapy/Assessment
Please review the requirements in the Developmental Disabilities Coverage and Limitations Handbook to ensure you have the Training and Experience for the Services you desire to provide. If you meet at least the minimum qualifying requirements we invite you to register for the New Provider Orientation Training. You may contact Austin Dean, Area 11 Provider Enrollment Specialist at (305) 377-5736.
Additional Information
Area 11 Provider Meeting Minutes
- April 19, 2012
- March 22, 2012
- March 1, 2012
- January 12, 2012
- November 17, 2011
- September 22, 2011
- August 25, 2011
- July 28, 2011
- June 23, 2011
- May 26, 2011
- April 28, 2011
¡Se habla Español!
One of our valued community partners is:
CCDH, INC. - (305) 596 - 1160
Helene Good, Director