Agency for Persons with Disabilities

The Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD) is a state agency in Florida that supports individuals with disabilities and their families in living, learning, and working within their communities. Established in 2004 as a separate agency from the Department of Children and Families, APD serves more than 60,000 Floridians with various disabilities, including autism, cerebral palsy, spina bifida, intellectual disabilities, Down syndrome, Prader-Willi syndrome, and Phelan-McDermid syndrome. The agency's mission is to create multiple pathways to possibilities for individuals with developmental disabilities, providing social, medical, behavioral, residential, and/or therapeutic services as needed. APD operates in various regions across Florida, including the Northwest, Northeast, Central, Suncoast, Southeast, and Southern regions, with facilities such as DDDP, Sunland, and Tacachale. The agency's services are designed to empower individuals with disabilities, their families, and caregivers, promoting independence, self-advocacy, and community integration.