The Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD), in partnership with the Florida Legislature [Read more…] about APD Works to Keep Critical Funding in the Pockets of Floridians with Unique Abilities
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12 Exceptional Employers to be Recognized
Disability Employment Awareness Month is Here
On October 24, The Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD), Blind Services, and Vocational Rehabilitation will recognize 12 businesses as Florida Exceptional Employers for hiring and retaining employees who have unique abilities. [Read more…] about 12 Exceptional Employers to be Recognized
Essential Employee in Store
By Tim Brown
During the COVID-19 pandemic, many businesses needed to keep the workplace safe for both customers and employees. [Read more…] about Essential Employee in Store
Governor Ron DeSantis Secures Record Provider Rate Increases for those who Serve Floridians with Disabilities
WHAT THEY ARE SAYING
Last month, Governor Ron DeSantis signed Florida’s Freedom First Budget for FY22-23, which included record rate increases for providers who aid Floridians with developmental disabilities served by the Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD). [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Secures Record Provider Rate Increases for those who Serve Floridians with Disabilities
APD Announces Record Rate Increases to Direct Support Professionals in Freedom First Budget
Last month, Governor DeSantis signed Florida’s Freedom First Budget to continue his commitment to helping individuals with developmental disabilities. [Read more…] about APD Announces Record Rate Increases to Direct Support Professionals in Freedom First Budget
APD Serves More Floridians With Disabilities Under the Outstanding Leadership of Governor DeSantis
The Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD) today extended its thanks to Governor Ron DeSantis and its disability partners for their efforts to support people with disabilities and protect our state’s most vulnerable residents and their families during 2021. [Read more…] about APD Serves More Floridians With Disabilities Under the Outstanding Leadership of Governor DeSantis
Governor Ron DeSantis’ Freedom First Budget Reaffirms Commitment to Floridians with Disabilities
Governor Ron DeSantis today released his Freedom First budget recommendations which demonstrate his ongoing commitment to helping vulnerable Floridians with developmental disabilities served by the Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD). [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis’ Freedom First Budget Reaffirms Commitment to Floridians with Disabilities
Scholarship Presented to New Entrepreneur
Celebrating Disability Employment Awareness Month
Katie Firmani was presented with a check today for $9,640 to start up a new business in partnership with the Lighthouse for the Visually Impaired and Blind in Pasco County. [Read more…] about Scholarship Presented to New Entrepreneur
Florida Exceptional Employers Honored
Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD), Blind Services, and Vocational Rehabilitation recognized 10 businesses today with an Exceptional Employer Award. [Read more…] about Florida Exceptional Employers Honored
Exceptional Employers to be Recognized
Celebrating Disability Employment Awareness Month
The Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD), Blind Services, and Vocational Rehabilitation will host the 16th annual Exceptional Employer Awards on October 14 at 10 a.m. [Read more…] about Exceptional Employers to be Recognized