The Agency for Persons with Disabilities is holding five public meetings throughout the state in January. Their purpose is to provide an overview of the draft plan for individual budgets—a proposal that would empower APD customers to set their own priorities for spending the money allocated to them. The proposed program is called iBudget Florida.

These meetings are open to the public. Consumers, families, waiver support coordinators, providers, and advocates are welcome. Attendees will be able to comment on the draft plan, which must be provided to the Florida Legislature by February 1.
 

Jacksonville
Friday, January 15
9 a.m.-12 noon
Department of Children and Families
Roberts Building Auditorium
5920 Arlington Expressway
Jacksonville, FL 32211
ADA Contact: Area 4 Office, (904) 992-2440

Tampa
Tuesday, January 19
1-4 p.m. Children's Board of Hillsborough County
1002 East Palm Avenue
Tampa, FL 33605
ADA Contact: Suncoast Area Office, (813) 233-4300

Orlando
Thursday, January 21
9 a.m.-12 noon
Hurston Building
Conference Rooms A, B, and C
400 West Robinson Street
Orlando, FL 32801
ADA Contact: Area 7 Office, (407) 245-0440

South Florida
Friday, January 22
9 a.m.-12 noon
Lucanus Center
6411 Taft Street
Hollywood, FL 33024
ADA Contact: Area 10 Office, (954) 467-4218

Panama City
Monday, January 25
9 a.m.-12 noon, Central time
Gulf Coast Community College
Sarvin Lecture Hall
5230 West Highway 98
Panama City, FL 32401
ADA Contact: Tasha Tubbs, (850) 872-7652