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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.

COVID-19

Click Here for information concerning COVID-19 for Families, Providers, and WSCs. Click Here for COVID-19 Provider Frequently Asked Questions. 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. Floridians are resilient, and your commitment to following the state’s guidance will make a difference and help save lives.

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.

Governor Recommends Budget

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis released his recommended Florida Leads Budget that demonstrates his commitment to helping vulnerable Floridians, including those served by the Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD). To learn more Click 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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Previous Announcements
The Agency Supports Persons with Developmental Disabilities in Living,
Learning, and Working in their Communities.

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and events in your community!

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for people with disabilities.

Other News & Announcements

  • Governor Ron DeSantis has declared this week as Direct Support Professionals Week (see proclamation here) and the Agency for Persons with Disabilities wants to show our appreciation for Direct Support Professionals in serving our customers. Thank you!
    “We are excited to celebrate and show our appreciation for the tireless work that direct support professionals provide every day. Direct support professionals are vital to enhancing the lives of Floridians with unique abilities. They deliver a continuum of care to individuals with disabilities both in state and community facilities. APD has more than 1,500 direct support professionals working at the state’s three centers in Gainesville, Chattahoochee, and Marianna. Direct support professionals work hard every day performing critical services to ensure that individuals remain safe and connected to their communities. Their dedicated service helps individuals have meaningful and productive lives" - APD Director Barbara Palmer.

  • Click Here for information concerning COVID-19 for Families, Providers, and WSCs. For information concerning APD
    COVID-19 Testing, be sure to visit our APD COVID-19 Testing webpage.

  • 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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