Accessibility Information
| Area Administrator: | Clarence Lewis |
| Office Address: | 1601 West Gulf Atlantic Highway Wildwood, FL 34785 |
| Main Phone Number: | (352) 330-2749 |
| Main Fax Number: | (352) 330-2726 |
| Counties Served: | Citrus, Hernando, Lake, Marion, and Sumter |
Area News & Announcements
- AQL Meeting
2nd Monday of month
Call B. Stevens, AQL, (352) 330-2729
All regular meetings are from 12:30 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
APD Conference or Training Room, Wildwood
For Incident Reporting, Emergency Services Information, and Emergency Contact Data, check out the Incident Reporting section of the Area 13 site
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: Karen Eramo, Area 13 Training Coordinator at karen_eramo@apd.state.fl.us (352) 330-2732 or the main office at (352) 330-2749. Please call at least 72 hours prior to the event to allow time to arrange your accommodations.
Area Training Information
- Required Training
- Optional Training (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 13 is recruiting qualified providers of the following services:
- Behavior Analysis
- Behavior Assistant
- Supported Living
- Supported Employment
- Durable Medical Supplies
- Dental
- Environmental Accessibility Adaptations
- Occupational Therapy/Assessment
- Physical Therapy/Assessment
- Respiratory Therapy/Assessment
- Speech Therapy/Assessment & Augmentative Speech Therapy
Please review the requirements in the Developmental Disabilities Waiver Services Coverage and Limitations Handbook to ensure you have the Training and Experience for the Services you desire to provide. If you meet at least the minimum qualifying requirements we invite you to register for New Provider Module 1 &2. You may contact Priscilla Weeks, Area 13 Provider Enrollment Specialist at (352) 330- 2758 if you are interested in obtaining additional information on becoming a provider.
Additional Information
- Provider Services Booklet
The Provider Services Booklet is a guide to the providers in Area 13, listed by services. - Applying for Services
People who have or might have a Developmental Disability may apply for services at any time by calling the Agency for Persons with Disabilities in their Area. Referrals can be made by concerned relatives, friends or others may apply on behalf of a person that they believe has a Developmental Disability. Please contact the State Support Coordinator representing the county in which you live for additional information or to apply for services.- Citrus County - Dennis Michon (352) 330-2744
- Hernando County - Frances Mose (352) 330-2776
- Lake County - Debbie Hengstebeck (352) 330-2741
- Marion County - Tracey Alesiani (352) 330-2763
- Sumter County - Frances Mose (352) 330-2776
- Dominic Spazioso - Supervisor (352) 330-2753