APD Director Palmer talks about upcoming opportunities in 2022 and wishes you all a Happy New Year.

Governor Ron DeSantis released his Freedom First budget recommendations recently which demonstrate his ongoing commitment to helping vulnerable Floridians with developmental disabilities served by the Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD).

Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, their families, organizations, and the public will join the Florida Developmental Disabilities Council in raising awareness about critical issues impacting their lives.

Theresa Seaton, 48, recently began working at the Publix Supermarket at the Miller Road Shopping Center. Seaton, whose nickname is Tracy, works part-time as a Front Service Clerk for the Customer Service Department. Even though Seaton is naturally shy, she is still working on enthusiastically greeting every customer she encounters.

The Pensacola Civitan Club completed a 26-foot ramp at the home of Mark and Anna Bradley in Pensacola on December 4 for Axel Bradley who will turn 2 in February 2022. Axel was born with a developmental brain disorder and uses a wheelchair.

Congratulations to Alan Garrone – Global Connections to Employment (GCE) Team Member of the Year 2021. Garrone is an APD customer.

Sunland residents enjoyed the Spirit of Christmas as they traveled via wagon through Sunland’s “Christmas City” sponsored by Centralized Support Services and other volunteers at Sunland.

Tacachale residents and staff were especially thankful to celebrate our 37th Annual Treelighting Ceremony together during this, our Centennial year.