Accessibility Information
| Area Administrator: | Merari Perez |
| Office Address: | 400 West Robinson Street Suite S430 Orlando, FL 32801 |
| Main Phone Number: | (407) 245-0440 |
| Main Fax Number: | (407) 245-0578 |
| Counties Served: | Brevard, Orange, Osceola, and Seminole |
Area News and Announcements
| Supported Living Fair (Certified Supported Living Coaches Only) |
February 8, 2012
2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. |
400 West Robinson Street Orlando Conference Room D |
| Supported Living Quarterly Meeting (Orange , Osceola, & Seminole) |
February 15, 2012 10:00 a.m.-12 noon |
400 West Robinson Street Orlando Conference Room 1006 |
| Local Review Committee (Orange) Behavioral Analyst Only |
February 15, 2012 9:00 a.m.-12 noon |
400 West Robinson Street Orlando Conference Room 427 |
| Area 7 Family Care Council Guardianship Event http://area7fcc.pixiedustinn.com/ |
February 21, 2012 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m |
400 West Robinson Street Orlando Conference Room 1006 |
| Local Review Committee (Brevard) Behavioral Analyst Only |
February 22, 2012 9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. |
APD Brevard Office 305 East Drive Suite L West Melbourne |
| Area 7 Supported Employment Quarterly Meeting Brevard , Orange, Osceola , & Seminole |
February 24, 2012 9:00 a.m.-12 noon |
400 West Robinson Street Orlando Conference Room 705 |
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: Carol Solomon, Area 7 Training Coordinator at carol_solomon@apd.state.fl.us (407) 245-0440 ext. 632.
Please call at least 72 hours prior to the event to allow time to arrange your accommodations.
Area Training Information
- Required Training
- Optional Training (also known as In-Service)
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
Waitlist Information
- APD maintains a statewide waiting list of individuals requesting services under its Developmental Disabilities Home and Community- Based Services Waiver.
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.
Due to the considerable number of enrolled providers in Area 7, it has been determined that the following service providers are needed and are recruited at this time:
- Dental
- Dietitians
- Environmental Accessibility Adaptation
- Supported Employment Coaches
- Durable Medical Equipment
- Personal Emergency Response Systems
- Physical Therapy
- Speech Therapy
- Respiratory Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Transportation
- Consumable Medical Supplies
Contact Grisela Hernandez, Provider Enrollment Specialist, at grisela_hernandez@apd.state.fl.us if you are interested in obtaining information about becoming a provider. Please reference the Developmental Disabilities Services Coverage and Limitations Handbook for more details on services offered under this program.
Area Steering Committee
- For a complete list of committee members,
meeting minutes, and upcoming activities please visit the Steering Committee page.