Accessibility Information
Seeking Information on Other Disabilities?
Visit the Governor's Commission on Disabilities or call ADA Working Group Clearinghouse on Disability Information, Florida's "One-Stop" Cross-Disability Hotline:
1-877-ADA-4YOU (232-4968) Toll Free/Voice/TTY.
Applying for Services
To apply for services from the Agency for Persons with Disabilities, which includes waiver participation or placement in a Developmental Disabilities Center (DDC), contact the APD offic that serves your area.
Consumer Directed Care Plus (CDC +)
CDC+ is a long-term care program alternative to the Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Medicaid Waiver. The program provides the opportunity for individuals to improve the quality of their lives by being empowered to make choices about the supports and services that will meet their long-term care needs and to help them reach their goals.
Emergency & Disaster Information
APD suggests developing an evacuation plan, a communication plan, and obtaining general disaster supplies. However, a person with a disability may have additional planning to do. Don't put off until tomorrow what you can plan for today!
Quality Living
Supports quality assurance and quality improvement initiatives through the Quality Management unit.
Special Programs and Initiatives
Information on APD special topics such as Voter Registration, the Yellow Notebook, and the Zero Tolerance Initiative
Supported Employment
Helping Florida citizens with disabilities to be employed while helping businesses find valued employees.
Supported Living
Allowing individuals to live in their own homes, gain control of their lives and become part of their communities.