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A Year of Historic Investments, Milestones, and Momentum for Florida’s Disability Community

Today, the Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD) Director Taylor Hatch highlighted significant investments and milestones focused on empowering Floridians with disabilities in 2024.

January 6, 2025

Empowering Potential: Employers and Employees Creating Stronger Communities

Last week, the Florida Agency for Persons with Disabilities and Florida Department of Education hosted an awards ceremony with state partners to honor Florida businesses and employees for their outstanding contributions to their local community.

December 10, 2024

ICYMI: Florida Division of Emergency Management Encourages Residents to Utilize Florida’s Second Disaster Sales Tax Holiday Ahead of Peak Hurricane Season

The Second Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday will last two weeks, beginning August 24 through September 6

August 22, 2024

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Agency 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

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 unique abilities.

Enrich the experience for individuals and families through efficient and meaningful service delivery to achieve greater program effectiveness.

Ensure a systematic approach towards transparency and accountability to achieve quality and operational excellence.