The Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD) works in partnership with local communities to support people with developmental disabilities in living, learning, and working in their communities. APD provides critical services and supports for customers with developmental disabilities so they can reach their full potential. The agency serves people spina bifida, autism, cerebral palsy, Prader-Willi syndrome, Down Syndrome, Phelan-McDermid Syndrome, and Intellectual Disabilities. A person must live in Florida, be at least 3 years old and have a developmental disability that occurred before the age of 18 to be eligible for APD services. APD customers may be served in their communities by funding provided through the iBudget Florida Medicaid Waiver. Other customers are provided assistance without being enrolled in a waiver program. Some APD customers are served by two Developmental Disabilities Centers.
An individual who has or might have a developmental disability or their authorized representative, may apply for services by contacting the Agency for Persons with Disabilities office in their region. Please be aware that APD has a long waiting list for people to receive services through the Medicaid Waiver. The supports and services for Floridians with developmental disabilities are paid with tax dollars and are administered through APD’s six regional offices around the state. The Northwest Region includes Gadsden county. For referral and intake, call (850) 487-1992. The application can be found at http://apdcares.org/customers/application/ There is an online resource directory and events calendar at http://resourcedirectory.apd.myflorida.com/resourcedirectory/
