Coming Soon - Family Cafe

By Director Barbara Palmer

The Agency for Persons with Disabilities will have a large presence at the 21st Annual Family Café coming up June 7-9 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Orlando. APD will have speakers at 11 presentations throughout the three-day conference. Educating ourselves about opportunities and services for people with developmental disabilities is important. The more we know about resources, the better able we are to advocate for the best options. The following are the APD sessions:

Zero Tolerance: Breaking Down the Wall of Silence
Friday, June 7
1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Celebration 4

Search for Resources
Friday, June 7
3 – 4 p.m.
Celebration 3

STOP Your Hiring Frustrations! - CDC+ Employee Background Screening Education and Helpful Tips
Friday, June 7
3 – 4 p.m.
Celebration 4

Effective Advocacy with APD
Friday, June 7
4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Celebration 3

Application, Eligibility Determination, and Enrollment Requirements for Participation in APD Services
Friday, June 7
4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Celebration 4

Introduction to Consumer-Directed Care Plus (CDC+) Program (Spanish Session)
Saturday, June 8
11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Celebration 3

Meet APD Director Barbara Palmer
Saturday, June 8
1 – 2 p.m.
International Ballroom

Introduction to Consumer-Directed Care Plus (CDC+) Program
Saturday, June 8
2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Celebration 4

Disaster Preparedness, Response & Recovery
Saturday, June 8
2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Celebration 3

Self Determination and Service Providers – Advocating through Life’s Journeys
Saturday, June 8
4 – 5 p.m.
Celebration 4

You have the POWER! Self-Directing 101 with CDC+
Saturday, June 8
4 – 5 p.m.
Celebration 3

The Family Café offers people with disabilities and their families a welcoming environment to educate themselves about resources that are available in Florida. Families and organizations must work together to find solutions to meet the diversity of needs for each individual. APD has an online Resource Directory at apdcares.org that offers community solutions. Please stop by the APD booth in the Exhibit Hall if you are attending the conference. Visit www.familycafe.net to register. 



APD Director Barbara Palmer speaking at last year’s Family Café.