State Office Agency for Persons with Disabilities

Who We Are, Who We Serve

The Florida Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD) oversees a statewide service delivery system designed to meet the needs of individuals with disabilities and their families. APD provides assistance in identifying and addressing the service needs of individuals with disabilities and ensuring access to a comprehensive range of supports that promote well-being and quality of life. These supports can include social, medical, behavioral, residential, and therapeutic services. Floridians are able to access these services through multiple pathways that have been uniquely created to support individuals in need. For more information on our services, please visit our Pathways to Services tab.

Mission

The Agency supports individuals with disabilities and their families in living, learning and working within their communities by creating multiple pathways to possibilities.

Guiding Principles

1. Embody and display a servant’s heart while demonstrating an ambition of constant pursuit to establish APD as a sought-after resource and navigator for Floridians with disabilities.
2. Enrich the experience for individuals and families through efficient and meaningful service delivery to achieve greater program effectiveness.
3. Ensure a systematic approach towards transparency and accountability to achieve quality and operational excellence.

Our History

APD was officially established as an agency in October 2004 to serve Floridians with developmental disabilities and is governed by Chapter 20, Chapter 393, and Chapter 916 of the Florida Statutes.

Contact Us

State Office
Agency for Persons with Disabilities
4030 Esplanade Way, Suite 380
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0950
Phone: (850) 488-4257
Toll-Free: 1-866-APD-CARES (1-866-273-2273)
Fax: (850) 922-6456
Email: APD.Info@apdcares.org