Accessibility Information
| Area Administrator: | Jim Smith |
| Office Address: | 1621 Northeast Waldo Road Building 1 Gainesville, FL 32609 |
| Main Phone Number: | (352) 955-6061 |
| Main Fax Number: | (352) 955-5787 |
| Toll Free Number: | (888) 665-4955 |
| Counties Served: | Alachua, Bradford, Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Lafayette, Levy, Putnam, Suwannee, and Union |
Area News & Announcements
- Looking for Resources and Services? Check out the New APD Resource Directory.
The Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD) is committed to full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Persons who desire accommodations should contact: Delores Robinson, Area 3 Training Coordinator at Delores_Robinson@apd.state.fl.us, (352) 955-5798 or the main office at (352) 955-6061. Please call at least 72 hours prior to the event to allow time to arrange your accommodations.
Area Training Information
- Required Training
- Optional Training (also known as In-Service)
APD Resource Directory
- Resource Search
A searchable directory of local, state, and national resources and services.
- Planning Resources
This directory is a good starting point for finding a variety of natural and community supports, in addition to services provided by government agencies.
- Suggest a resource
If you or your organization has a suggestion for a resource opportunity, please complete the following form
Waitlist Information
APD maintains a statewide waiting list of individuals requesting services under its Developmental Disabilities Home and Community- Based Services Waiver.
Area Suggestion Box
Submit your suggestions to APD for improving supports and services in your community
Provider Recruiting Opportunities
Becoming a Provider is a free process.
At the current time, Area 3 has a sufficient number of providers with the exception of certified behavior analysts, dentist, dietitians, and group home providers with medical and behavior specialties.
Contact Alice Stanciu, Provider Enrollment at the area office if you are interested in obtaining information about becoming a provider.
Prior to contacting Alice Stanciu, please review the provider requirements in the Development Services Coverage and Limitations Handbook for the service(s) you are interested in becoming enrolled to provide to ensure you meet the minimum qualifications.
The Developmental Services Waiver Coverage and Limitations Handbook can be found on the APD website under the Medicaid Waiver heading. http://apdcares.org/waiver/
Area Steering Committee
- For a complete list of committee members,
meeting minutes, and upcoming activities please visit the Steering Committee page.