APD - Agency for Persons with Disabilities - State of Florida

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The Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD) is excited to announce our new application system is live! You can now apply for services online! Applicants are able to create an account to submit an application, upload documents, and check the application status. Get started here: Online Application

In addition, we are pleased to introduce our new Quick Guide: Applying for APD Services, designed to guide individuals and families through the application process. Click here to access the Quick Guide online.

The Florida Unique Abilities Partner Program recognizes businesses and organizations that are committed to providing employment, career, and financial opportunities to individuals with unique abilities. Businesses, including private sector partners and community organizations that participate have a demonstrated track record of strengthening communities and the economy through an intentional focus on connecting with the talent pipeline that is individuals with disabilities. Click Here to Learn More

The Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD) wants to provide clients, waiver support coordinators, partners, and providers with resources to help meet your needs in an emergency. The resource links listed in the Toolkit contain information to help individuals plan for and recover from a disaster or emergency occuring within the state of Florida.
APD Recovery Toolkit

Individuals with developmental disabilities such as those with a diagnosis of autism or down syndrome are at a greater risk for drowning. Know the facts on Water Safety and what you can do: apd.myflorida.com/watersafety

Spearheaded by First Lady Casey DeSantis, Hope Florida utilizes Hope Navigators to guide Floridians on an individualized path to prosperity, self-sufficiency, and hope by focusing on community collaboration between the private sector, the faith-based community, nonprofits, and government entities to break down traditional silos, to maximize community resources and uncover opportunities.
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The Agency Supports Individuals with Unique Abilities and their Families
in Living, Learning and Working within their Communities by
Creating Multiple Pathways to Possibilities.


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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.
In 2022 the Florida Legislature directed the Agency for Persons with Disabilities to implement a statewide dental program. The Florida Legislature appropriated $8.5 million to the agency to competitively procure a contract with a nonprofit organization for a statewide dental services program for individuals with developmental disabilities. APD is seeking information and ideas regarding the implementation of a Statewide Dental Program to serve individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. For more information please read the RFI here and read the MFMP advertisement here.
ABLE United offers individuals with disabilities a smarter, safer way to save tax-free while maintaining the important benefits they rely on. Generally, funds in an ABLE account do not count as a resource or asset for Medicaid or Supplemental Security Income. Funds can be used for a variety of expenses that help individuals improve or maintain their health, independence or quality of life. Have questions? Watch our recorded presentation in English and/or Spanish, schedule a 1:1 conversation with ABLE United, or request a presentation to your group or organization to learn more about why you, or those you serve, should consider opening an ABLE account today.
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...
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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