Agency for Persons with Disabilities (Area 9/15)

Address

111 South Sapodilla Avenue -Suite 204
West Palm Beach, FL 33401

(561) 837-5564

apd.myflorida.com

AKA:

APD Southeast Region

Description:

APD supports individuals with unique abilities and their families in living, learning and working within their communites by creating multiple pathways to possibilities.

Hours:

Monday-Friday / 8 am-5 pm

Is Shelter?

No

Related Resource

Date of Official Change:

April 10, 2025

Address Listings

Mailing

111 S Sapodilla Ave Ste 204
West Palm Beach, FL 33401

Physical (Primary)

111 South Sapodilla Avenue -Suite 204
West Palm Beach, FL 33401

Contacts

Rita Castor

Primary Contact

Regional Operations Manager

rita.castor@apdcares.org

Email

apd.info@apdcares.org

http://www.facebook.com/APDCares/

Phone Numbers

MAIN SITE PHONE

(561) 837-5564

Fax

(561) 650-6874

Medicaid Waiver Phone

(561) 837-5564

Description

The Agency for Persons with Disabilities works in partnership with local communities to ensure the safety, well-being and self-sufficiency for persons with developmental disabilities throughout Florida. The agency provides assistance to identify the needs of people with developmental disabilities and funding to purchase supports and services. The developmental disabilities identified in Florida law are: Spina Bifida - Cystica or Myelomeningocele Cerebral Palsy, Prader-Willi, Down Syndrome, Severe forms of Autism, Phelan-McDermid and Intellectual Disability - Full Scale IQ of 70 or below. The Agency for Persons with Disabilities provides support coordinators to assist both children and adults in identifying and securing the supports and services they need to live, work and play in places they choose.

Availability

The Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD) is excited to announce our new application system is live! You can now apply for services online! Applicants are able to create an account to submit an application, upload documents, and check the application status. In addition, we are pleased to introduce our new Quick Guide: Applying for APD Services, designed to guide individuals and families through the application process.

Hours

Monday-Friday / 8 am-5 pm

Required Documents

Contact by phone.

Eligibility

Persons who have or might have a developmental disability.

Fees

No fees charged.

Intake Procedure

Use the online apd.myflorida.com website for enrollment application. Providers can also request the application by mail, call, or at the Palm Beach County location.

Languages

English, Spanish, Creole.

Service Area

Palm Beach County, Martin County, St. Lucie County, Okeechobee County, Indian River County

Geography Served

    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

  • Florida
    • Indian River County
      • Martin County
        • Okeechobee County
          • Palm Beach County
            • Saint Lucie County

            Contact

            Name:
            Rita Castor
            Title:
            Regional Operations Manager
            Email:
            rita.castor@apdcares.org

            Telephone Numbers

            Number:
            561-650-6874
            Type:
            Service Fax
            Name:
            Fax
            Number:
            561-837-5564
            Type:
            Service Phone
            Name:
            MAIN SITE PHONE
            Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (FP-0500.3300) and related services within the Service Tree.

            Description

            The Medicaid Home and Community Based Services Waiver offers supports and services to assist individuals with developmental disabilities ages 3 and over to live in their community. Services are provided based on individual need. If eligible some of these services may include: adult day training; companion services; consumable medical supplies; dietitian services; personal care; occupational therapy; physical therapy; respite care; nursing services; and support coordination.

            Availability

            The Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD) is excited to announce our new application system is live! You can now apply for services online! Applicants are able to create an account to submit an application, upload documents, and check the application status. In addition, we are pleased to introduce our new Quick Guide: Applying for APD Services, designed to guide individuals and families through the application process.

            Hours

            Monday-Friday / 8 am-5pm.

            Required Documents

            Contact by phone.

            Eligibility

            Individuals with developmental disabilities ages 3 and over. Eligibility to be determined after the enrollment application process.

            Fees

            No fees charged.

            Intake Procedure

            Use the online apd.myflorida.com website for enrollment application. Providers can also request the application by mail, call, or at the Palm Beach County location.

            Languages

            English, Spanish, Creole

            Service Area

            Palm Beach County, Indian River County, Martin County, Okeechobee County, Saint Lucie County.

            Geography Served

              If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

            • Florida
              • Indian River County
                • Martin County
                  • Okeechobee County
                    • Palm Beach County
                      • Saint Lucie County

                      Contact

                      Name:
                      Rita Castor
                      Title:
                      Regional Operations Manager
                      Email:
                      rita.castor@apdcares.org

                      Telephone Numbers

                      Number:
                      561-650-6874
                      Type:
                      Service Fax
                      Name:
                      Fax
                      Number:
                      561-837-5564
                      Type:
                      Service Phone
                      Name:
                      Medicaid Waiver Phone
                      Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (NL-5000.5000-800) and related services within the Service Tree.

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