Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD), Blind Services, and Vocational Rehabilitation recognized six businesses today with an Exceptional Employer Award. [Read more…] about Six Exceptional Employers Honored
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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 15th annual Exceptional Employer Awards on October 14 at 10 a.m. [Read more…] about Exceptional Employers to be Recognized
APD Issues Testing Emergency Rule Formalizing Steps Already Taken by Agency
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
Florida to Celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the ADA
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
APD Helps Vulnerable Floridians with the Support of Governor DeSantis
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
Governor Recommends Budget Supporting Vulnerable Floridians
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
A Successful Career Launch
By Tim Brown
Andrew Wong works as a Chick-fil-A dining room host, cleaning tables, delivering orders, refilling drinks, and dishing up soft-serve ice cream. [Read more…] about A Successful Career Launch
Juggling Jobs to Succeed
By Melanie Mowry Etters
Kenny Burnett is willing to hold down two jobs so that he is able to support his family and provide them with their own apartment. [Read more…] about Juggling Jobs to Succeed
For Hightower, Welcoming Customers is Personal
By Zoe Linafelt
Matt Hightower has been a greeter/host at Sweet Tomatoes in Sarasota since 1997. [Read more…] about For Hightower, Welcoming Customers is Personal
Cleaning Up After Hurricane Michael
By Jamie Gillhespy
Like so many in Panama City, Shawontee Russell experienced the devastating effects of Hurricane Michael. [Read more…] about Cleaning Up After Hurricane Michael
