Agency for Persons with Disabilities Florida

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis today 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). [Read more…] about Governor Recommends Budget that Supports Vulnerable Floridians

The Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD) today thanked Governor Ron DeSantis and its partners in the disability community for their actions to help support persons with disabilities and protect some of our state’s most vulnerable residents and their families during 2020. [Read more…] about APD Supports and Protects Vulnerable Floridians under the Leadership of Governor DeSantis

The Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD) issued Emergency Rule 65GER20-1, which requires all APD-licensed homes and APD-operated residential facilities to conduct Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) testing of staff every two weeks. [Read more…] about APD Issues Testing Emergency Rule Formalizing Steps Already Taken by Agency

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law 30 years ago this month and has made a tremendous impact on the lives of individuals with disabilities. [Read more…] about Florida to Celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the ADA

Since Florida Governor Ron DeSantis took office in January, the Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD) has accomplished many milestones to benefitAPD customers. [Read more…] about APD Helps Vulnerable Floridians with the Support of Governor DeSantis

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis today demonstrated his commitment to helping vulnerable Floridians by recommending $1.4 billion for the Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD) to serve individuals with developmental disabilities. [Read more…] about Governor Recommends Budget Supporting Vulnerable Floridians