Area 3 Information
| Area Administrator: |
Jim Smith |
| Office Address: |
1621 NE Waldo Road, Building 1
Gainesville, Florida 32609 |
| Main Phone Number: |
(352) 955 - 6061 |
| Toll Free Phone Number: |
(888) 665 - 4955 |
| Counties Served: |
Alachua, Bradford, Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Lafayette, Levy, Putnam, Suwannee, Union |
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Area News & Announcements
- Waitlist Information — APD maintains a statewide waiting list of individuals requesting services under its Developmental Disabilities Home and Community-Based Services Waiver. For additional information please visit our Waitlist Information Section
- Please note our NEW Mailing Address!
1621 NE Waldo Road, Building 1
Gainesville, Fl. 32609
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Events
Please see the "Area Training Information" section for training course and calendar information
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Area Training Information
- On-line Class Registration
After your register, you 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.
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Area Staff
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Area Steering Committee
| Area Steering 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
AQL Steering/Advisory Committee Minutes
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Archives
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Area 3 Family Care 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.
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Provider Recruiting Opportunities
At the current time, Area 3 has a sufficient number of providers with the exception of certified behavior analysts, dentist, dietitians, and group home providers with medical and behavior specialties.
Contact Jane McFarland, Provider Enrollment at the area office if you are interested in obtaining information about becoming a provider.
Prior to contacting Ms. McFarland, please review the provider requirements in the Development Services Coverage and Limitations Handbook for the service(s) you are interested in becoming enrolled to provide to ensure you meet the minimum qualifications.
The Developmental Services Waiver Coverage and Limitations Handbook can be found on the APD website under the Medicaid Waiver heading. (http://www.apd.myflorida.com/waiver/)
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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.
Presentations & Publications
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