Accessibility Information
| Area Administrator: | Geri Williams |
| Office Address: | 1313 North Tampa Street Suite 515 Tampa, FL 33602 |
| Main Phone Number: | (813) 233-4300 |
| Main Fax Number: | (813) 233-4302 |
| Counties Served: | De Soto, Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, and Sarasota |
Area News & Announcements
- Looking for Resources and Services? Check out the New APD Resource Directory.
- Provider Handbook
The Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD) is committed to full compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA). Persons who desire accommodations should contact Marcia DiGrazia at (727)217-7033 or 1-800-615-8720 or email: marcia_digrazia@apd.state.fl.us and/or Eileen O'Brien, APD ADA Coordinator, at eileen_o'brien@apd.state.fl.us, (813)233-4317. Please call at least 72 hours prior to the event to allow time to arrange your accommodation.
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.
Additional Medicaid Waiver service providers are needed as follows:
- Adult Dental - (Desoto, Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas and Sarasota counties)
- Dietician - (Desoto, Manatee, Pasco and Sarasota counties)
- Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Speech Therapy -(Desoto, Manatee and Sarasota counties)
- Waiver Support Coordination - (Desoto & Manatee counties)
Please review the "Developmental Services Waiver Services and Coverage & Limitations Handbook" for a description of the above services and the qualifications necessary to provide them.
If you meet the qualifications to provide any of the above services and are interested in providing them in the Suncoast Area, please contact the St. Petersburg area office at (727) 217-7017 for more information.
Area Steering Committee
- For a complete list of committee members,
meeting minutes, and upcoming activities please visit the Steering Committee page.
Additional Information
Complaint Investigation
Incident Reporting
Medical Case Management
- Medical Case Management Referral Form
- PASRR Level II
*Please fax request and form to:
Katherine Cisek-Freeman, RNS
MCM Supervisor Office
Phone: (727) 217-7031
Fax: (727) 217-7046 - 65G-7 Approved Trainers/Validators