Accessibility Information
| Area Administrator: | Marsha Vollmar |
| Office Address: | 2295 Victoria Avenue P.O. Box 60085 Fort Myers, FL 33906 |
| Main Phone Number: | (239) 338-1370 |
| Main Fax Number: | (239) 338-1355 |
| Counties Served: | Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry, and Lee |
Area News & Announcements
- Looking for Resources and Services? Check out the New APD Resource Directory.
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
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.
Area 8 is currently recruiting providers for Family and Supported Living Waiver Services: Environmental Accessibility Adaptations and Assessment, and Supported Living Coaching.
Contact Ed Ruley, Provider Enrollment at the area office if you are interested in obtaining information about becoming a provider.
Area Steering Committee
Projects and Activities planned by the Steering Committee/Area Quality Leader
- Enhancing communication and networking between APD, Delmarva, Service Providers, Family Members and Self Advocates.
- Provide training and information for self-advocates, their family members/guardians on how to select, interview and hire providers who will provide the services best suited to the needs of the individual being served.
- Provide training opportunities for area providers to enhance the quality of the services they provide to reflect the choices and goals of the individuals they serve