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APD Services

CMA Healthcare supports individuals with developmental disabilities who receive services through the Florida Agency for Persons with Disabilities, also known as APD. Our goal is to help individuals live safely at home and in their communities with respectful, consistent support.

 

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What is APD and who APD serves

The Florida Agency for Persons with Disabilities supports individuals with disabilities and their families in living, learning, and working within their communities.

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APD serves eligible individuals with developmental disabilities, including autism, cerebral palsy, spina bifida, intellectual disabilities, Down syndrome, Prader-Willi syndrome, Phelan-McDermid syndrome, and certain children ages 3 to 5 who are at high risk of a developmental disability.

iBudget Florida Waiver

APD’s iBudget Florida Waiver helps eligible individuals receive needed supports while living at home, with family, or in community-based settings.​

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If you are an APD customer or caregiver and need help understanding next steps, you can review APD’s application and iBudget information.

Services CMA can support

Services are tailored to each individual’s needs and the specific support plan. CMA Healthcare can help with in-home supports commonly used by APD customers.

Personal Supports and Daily Living

  • Assistance with daily routines and Activities of Daily Living

  • Support with bathing, dressing, grooming, and personal hygiene

  • Meal preparation support

  • Safety support and supervision aligned with the plan

Companion and Homemaker Support

  • Companionship and engagement

  • Light housekeeping and home support

  • Routine reminders and supportive assistance

Respite Support

Coordination with the Care Team

  • Temporary support to provide relief for families and caregivers

  • Scheduled support aligned with the plan

  • Communication with support coordinators, families, and care teams as appropriate

Safety and Zero Tolerance

APD’s Zero Tolerance Initiative is Florida’s approach to preventing and responding to abuse, neglect, and exploitation involving individuals with developmental disabilities.

If you need to report known or suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation, APD directs families to the Florida Abuse Hotline at 1-800-962-2873 and provides additional reporting options.

How to Get Started

Step 1

Call CMA Healthcare or submit a Patient Application.

Step 2

Tell us you are connected with APD and share any available support coordinator information.

Step 3

We will discuss the individual's care needs and next steps based on their support plan.

Need help with APD-related care at home?

Call 954-641-9586 for a free evaluation or submit a patient application, and a CMA team member will follow up.

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