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News Releases
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2012 News Release Archive
APD to Implement iBudget Formula
New Year, New Changes
2011 News Release Archive
APD to Hold iBudget Meeting
Statement on Governor's Budget Proposal
Lighting Up the Holidays
APD Holds Rule Hearing
State Honors Nine Disability-Friendly Companies
Tallahassee APD Office to Host Disability Mentoring Day
APD Announces Schedule
APD to Host Disability Mentoring Day
APD Will Begin iBudget Soon
APD Sends Report to Legislature
APD to Create Respite Pool
Update-APD Adjusts Companion Service
APD Adjusts Companion Service
APD Changes Coming
APD Receives iBudget Florida Approval
2010 News Release Archive
APD Wins Davis Awards
Agency Hosts Event During Disability Awareness Month
Agency Expands Dental Care for People with Disabilities
Lighting Up the Holidays
APD to Host Students for Disability Mentoring Day
Cabinet to Recognize Disability Employment Awareness Month
Agency Expands Dental Care during Disability Awareness Month
Students to Participate in Disability Mentoring Opportunities
State Recognizes Disability-Friendly Companies
State to Honor Businesses that Tap the Talent
APD to Hold iBudget Florida Meetings
Hawkins Park Reopens
Hawkins Recreational Park reopening to the public
Autism Awareness Activities
APD to Host Hearing on Waiting List
APD to Hold Rule Workshop
APD to Hold Workshops
Park Is Reopened
Governor's Budget Proposal Supports People with Disabilities
APD to Hold Tier Workshops
APD's Orlando Meeting Changed
APD to Hold More Community Meetings
State of Florida honored businesses
2009 News Release Archive
Proposed Waiting list rule information…
State of Florida honored businesses
Businesses that Reach! Hire! to be Honored by State
Cabinet to Recognize Disability Employment Awareness Month
APD to Hold Community Meetings
The Agency for Persons with Disabilities will hold three rule workshops on the legislatively approved waitlist prioritization.
The Agency for Persons with Disabilities will host a public meeting to receive input on the possible use of 38 acres on Hodges Road in Jacksonville.
APD to hold Workshops
"Gallery of Dreams" Shows Art by People with Developmental Disabilities
APD Congratulates Human Relations Commission
2008 News Release Archive
Memo – Agency Temporarily Halting Implementation of Rebasing
Agency to Send Requests to Court
Agency Continues to Implement Waiver Law
State to Honor Businesses
Agencies Work Together to Solve Issue
Agency Extends Deadline for Monroe County Residents
Agency Prepares to Implement Waiver Tiers
Governor Crist's Message on the Appointment of Jim DeBeaugrine
Governor Crist Appoints DeBeaugrine as Director of APD
Judge Upholds Rule On Disability Waivers
Budget Supports People with Disabilities
Health Planning Council of SW Florida and Governor’s Task Force on Disability To Host Disaster Planning Conference
THREE Florida State Agencies Partner To Increase Recycling In State Buildings
Governor's Proposed Budget Supports People with Disabilities
APD Holds Disability Summit
APD Symposium on Employing People with Disabilities
APD Wins Medicaid Grant
2007 News Release Archive
Governor Crist Launches Florida Discount Drug Card
Florida Officials Announce Chip Wilson as Statewide Disability Coordinator
APD Receives Approval for Waiver Changes
Hillsborough County Man Arrested for $41,000 Grand Theft
Rainbow Ranch Owners Permanently Surrender License
APD Pleased with Special Session Agreement
APD Honors Businesses
APD Wins Three-Year Grant
Governor and Cabinet Recognize October as Disability Employment Awareness Month
Agency Develops Emergency Policy
Families Like the Services at Tacachale
Director Johnson Applauds APD Changes
Two Join Agency
Governor Crist Appoints Two Agency Heads and Drug Czar
APD Launches Toll-Free Number
APD Hosts Special Olympics
Budget Supports People with Disabilities
2006-2005 News Release Archive
Florida Businesses Encouraged to Hire Persons with Disabilities
2006-2007 Budget Continues Services For Floridians with Developmental Disabilities
Lt. Governor Jennings Promotes Employment for Persons with Disabilities
Bush/Jennings Budget Reflects a Continued Focus on Floridians with Developmental Disabilities
Governor Bush Promotes Jobs For Persons with Disabilities
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Highlights Florida's Leadership in Employing Individuals with Disabilities
APD
Director Presents Employment Initiatives
APD Welcomes National Governors Association Policy Academy Delegation
APD Announces Participation in National Governors Association Policy Academy
Budget Update
2005-06 Budget Continues Governor's Support For Floridians With Developmental Disabilities