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Denise Arnold Self-Advocacy Scholarship

The Denise Arnold Self-Advocacy Memorial Scholarship was developed to memorialize the contributions Denise made in the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities over a 31-year career in the field. Denise’s strong advocacy and compassion for all individuals will be reflected in the issuance of the Denise Arnold Self-Advocacy Memorial Scholarship. Through this scholarship, we are seeking to cultivate innovative employment solutions for Floridians with developmental disabilities. For more information and to apply please visit https://apd.myflorida.com/docs/Denise%20Arnold%20Self-Advocacy%20Scholarship.pdf.

Exceptional Employer of the Year

The Agency for Persons with Disabilities, Vocational Rehabilitation, Blind Services, and other disability organizations will recognize outstanding Florida employers in October as part of the annual celebration of Disability Employment Awareness Month. If you are aware of an employer that has a history of hiring and supporting individuals with disabilities, please complete the nomination form here.

Disaster Preparedness

If you have questions about disaster preparedness, visit Florida Division of Emergency Management. The State Assistance Information Line (SAIL) contact number is 1-800-342-3557. Check out Florida Emergency Preparedness Guide on FloridaHealth.gov. Also check out the Florida Special Needs Registry to receive important information from local emergency management officials.
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Vaccine Information

Be sure to visit the Agency for Persons with Disabilities Vaccine Information page to learn more about the benefits of the vaccine.
Beware of Vaccine Scam: Immediately report any time someone asks you to pay them to reserve a spot for you to get a vaccine. No county in Florida is charging for vaccine reservations. Learn more from Florida’s Attorney General Ashley Moody.

Qualified Organizations

APD is now accepting Qualified Organization Applications. For more information and resources for the application, Click Here. This webpage will be regularly updated to share announcements, answer frequently asked questions, and provide instruction related to the new Qualified Organization requirements. Also, we encourage customers and families to check out this video about Qualified Organizations.

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News & Announcements

  • Click Here for information concerning COVID-19 for Families, Providers, and WSCs. Click Here for vaccine information and resources. For more information concerning COVID-19, be sure to visit the Florida Department of Health website and the CDC’s website. Be sure to check out the CDC Toolkit for People with Disabilities.

  • Normally, ABLE United team members might have a chance to connect with you at an event or special presentation – and while we can’t be together during this time, there are still ways for us to meet virtually. Schedule an exclusive webinar with an ABLE United representative specifically designed for your staff or those that you serve. Also, you can watch a 10-minute recorded presentation internally or externally in English and/or Spanish. Both options provide individuals interested in learning more about Florida’s qualified ABLE program with what they need to open an account from home or educate those they serve on the benefits of an account.

  • The Disability and Health Program (DHP) is funded by a five-year grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The goals of the program are to include Floridians of all ages with disabilities in all the Department of Health’s programs and activities for health promotion, disease prevention, wellness, and disaster preparedness. The DHP also works with individuals with disabilities, their families, their health care providers, other state agencies, and interested stakeholders to meet its goals. Learn More Here...

  • The Agency for Persons with Disabilities is looking for top quality employees. If you are interested, be sure to check out jobs.myflorida.com/go/Agency-for-Persons-with-Disabilities.

  • If you are an active duty military service member and are interested to learn more about applying for services, please read this PDF for more information on how to apply.

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