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Area 3 Information



Area Administrator: Jim Smith
Office Address: 1621 NE Waldo Road
Gainesville, Florida 32602 - 0390
Mailing Address: PO Box 390 I/O 18
Gainesville, FL 32602 - 0390
Main Phone Number: (352) 955 - 5793
Counties Served: Alachua, Bradford, Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Lafayette, Levy, Putnam, Suwannee, Union

Area Staff

Area of Responsibility Staff Name Email Address Phone Number
Provider Enrollment Jane McFarland Jane_Mcfarland@apd.state.fl.us (352) 955 - 5777
Area Quality Leader Vernita Hughes Vernita_Hughes@apd.state.fl.us (352) 955 - 5797
Licensing Alice Stanciu Alice_Stanciu@apd.state.fl.us (352) 955 - 5769
Stakeholder Education Delores Robinson Delores_Robinson@apd.state.fl.us (352) 955 - 5798
Med Waiver Cynthia Tyson Cynthia_Tyson@apd.state.fl.us (352) 955 - 5766
Supported Employment/Supported Living Jennifer Valenzuela Jennifer_Valenzuela@apd.state.fl.us (352) 955 - 5121
Residential Planning Coordinator Kerry Kahn Kerry_Kahn@apd.state.fl.us (352) 955 - 3094
Behavioral Services Elaine Hutchison, PhD Elaine_Hutchison@apd.state.fl.us (352) 955 - 5230
  Donna Carle Donna_Carle@apd.state.fl.us (352) 955 - 5786
Medical Case Management Lucy Degenhardt Lucy_Degenhardt@apd.state.fl.us (352) 955 - 5780
State Support Coordination Supervisor Sylvia Bamburg Sylvia_Bamburg@apd.state.fl.us (352) 955 - 5387
Intake and Eligibility     (888) 665 - 4955
Consumer Relations and Event Reporting Steve Malu Steve_Malu@apd.state.fl.us (352) 955-3060




Area Steering Committee


Area Quality Steering/Advisory Committee Members
Joyce Daniels - Chair
Fred Pratt
Jim Smith
Lucy Degenhardt
Cynthia Tyson
Jane McFarland
Sandra Cooper
Richard Bradley
Corie Chae
Alice Reshard
Shelly Voelker
Jeffrey Frazier
Larry Smail
For additional members not listed contact Vernita Hughes at (352) 955 - 5797



Events

Training on implemention of Seclusion Restraint Rule 65G-8 has been rescheduled for the date/time listed below. Please mark your calendars and respond via telephone or e-mail to Elaine Hutchison or Donna Carle to enroll in the training and to ensure that handouts and seating will be available for you. CEU's for behavior analysts will be offered.

DATE:             FRIDAY OCTOBER 31, 2008
TIME:             9:00 - 11:00 AM
LOCATION:   Tacachale Staff Development Room 6
Trainer:        Elaine Hutchison, Ph.D., BCBA

This training is MANDATORY for ALL Area 3 APD group home providers and Behavior Services providers.

Area 3 Training Courses
October, November, & December 2008

Area 3 APD Training Calendar
October, November, & December 2008

Registration Instructions:
When you make your selections please e-mail the training support staff at the following address:

Each time you make a training request you must e-mail your request as follows:

  • Name of participant
  • Address of Participant (not the providers address)
  • Contact information of participant (not the providers phone number)
  • Provider name if not participant
  • Training requested
  • Date of training

You will then receive an e-mail confirming your request within 72 hours of receipt of the training request - please bring your receipt with you as your confirmation of your registration.

Steering Committee Meetings

Event Date/Time Location Meeting Documents
Area Steering Committee Meeting
November 14, 2007
3:00 - 5:00 PM
Tacachale,
APD Conference Room
Building 1
1621 N.E. Waldo Road
Gainesville
Area Steering Committee Meeting
October 17, 2007
3:00 - 5:00 PM
Tacachale,
APD Conference Room
Building 1
1621 N.E. Waldo Road
Gainesville
Area Steering Committee Meeting
August 22, 2007
3:00 - 5:00 PM
Tacachale,
APD Conference Room
Building 1
1621 N.E. Waldo Road
Gainesville
Area Steering Committee Meeting
July 25, 2007
3:00 - 5:00 PM
Tacachale,
APD Conference Room
Building 1
1621 N.E. Waldo Road
Gainesville
Area Steering Committee Meeting
June 27, 2007
3:00 - 5:00 PM
Tacachale,
APD Conference Room
Building 1
1621 N.E. Waldo Road
Gainesville
Area Steering Committee Meeting
May 23, 2007
3:00 - 5:00 PM
Tacachale,
APD Conference Room
Building 1
1621 N.E. Waldo Road
Gainesville
Area Steering Committee Meeting
March 28, 2007
3:00 - 5:00 PM
Tacachale,
APD Conference Room
Building 1
1621 N.E. Waldo Road
Gainesville
Area Steering Committee Meeting
February 21, 2007
3:00 - 5:00 PM
Tacachale,
APD Conference Room
Building 1
1621 N.E. Waldo Road
Gainesville




Area 3 Family Council

The Area 3 Family Care Council is seeking additional members. The Council meets the 4th Tuesday of each month, 4:30pm, at the Gainesville office.

The office is located at 1621 NE Waldo Road in Gainesville.

For additional information, please call (352) 955-6165 or visit the following Web site:http://www.fccflorida.org/



Provider Recruiting Opportunities
Area 3 is currently recruiting providers for Adult Dental, Behavior Analysis Levels 1 - 3, and Behavior Assistant services.

Family and Supported Living Waiver: Consumable Medical Supplies, Supported Employment, Supported Living, and Transportation services.

Contact Jane McFarland, Provider Enrollment at the area office if you are interested in obtaining information about becoming a provider.

Additional Information
Area 3 Local Review Committee - The Local Review Committee (LRC) is comprised of Certified Behavior Analysts. The LRC is responsible for ensuring that behavior analysis services provided to Agency for Persons with Disabilities consumers are legal, ethical, and consistent with statewide guidelines and current standards of practice for the profession. The Area 3 LRC meets the third Wednesday of every month. Dr. Elaine Hutchison is the Area 3 LRC committee chairperson.


Area 3 Staff

Area 3 Staff

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Area 3 Certified Quality Leaders

Area 3 Certified Quality Leaders





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