RSPV For The - January 17, 2007 --- Planning For The Future- Unity in the Developmental Disabilities Community

The Agency for Persons with Disabilities cordially invites you to attend the "Planning for the Future – Unity in the Developmental Disabilities Community" summit to be held on Thursday, January 17, 2008. The meeting will be held in Tampa, Florida at the Downtown Convention Center, 333 South Franklin Street. An agenda is enclosed for your review. The purpose of the summit is to bring key legislators, policy makers and stakeholders together to provide a public discussion on where we have been and where we are going – hopefully, together.
The Agency has undergone a huge transformation in its service delivery system in the last few months. A spiraling deficit caused by increased service utilization in the Home and Community Based Services waiver, coupled with a shrinking state revenue base and legislative initiatives, have created uncertainty and confusion among stakeholders. Many people are asking "what’s next?" Misinformation abounds!
This informative event will include an update on the state’s revenue forecast and its impact on APD’s budget. Senator Ronda Storms, Chairman of the Senate Children, Families and Elder Affairs Committee, and Representative Bill Galvano, Chairman of the House of Representative Healthy Families Committee, will give their perspectives on potential legislation impacting the developmental disabilities community. APD staff will review recent changes in service reductions and eliminations; the assessment process and the impact of the budget deficit on future services.
Stakeholders will be represented at a "Round Table" discussion of pressing issues of the day. Public input will be taken throughout the meeting. This will be an enlightening day you will not want to miss! Please call Jennifer Silva (850) 922-7733 in the APD Legislative Affairs Office to RSVP no later than December 21, 2007, as seating will be limited. Brown bag lunches will be available for $19 person plus tax (sandwich, chips, drink) so let her know if you prefer this option or lunch on your own.

If you are coming in early, a block of rooms has been reserved under APD for the night of the 16th at the Hyatt Place Hotel, 4811 West Main Street, (813) 282-1037. Be sure to tell them you are with the APD group by December 27, 2007. Share this invitation with your DD friends and families and I look forward to seeing you there!
Sincerely,

Jane E. Johnson
Director
JEJ/LAD/lm/s

Enclosure
"PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE - UNITY IN THE
DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES COMMUNITY" SUMMIT
January 17, 2008
Downtown Convention Center
333 South Franklin Street
Tampa, Florida
AGENDA
Public Input Cards Will Be Distributed For Each Discussion Group
10:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. Welcome, Introductions, Purpose Statement/Overview – APD Director Jane E. Johnson
10:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Keynote Address – *Governor Charlie Crist (Invited)
Mayor Iorio
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Panel Discussion – "Working with the Florida Legislature – What’s Ahead" - Panelists: Sen. Ronda Storms, Chairman, Senate Children, Families and Elder Affairs Committee; Sen. Durell Peaden, Chairman, Senate Health Care Appropriations Committee; Sen. Nan Rich, Vice Chair, Senate Health Care Appropriations Committee/Member Senate Children, Families and Elder Affairs Committee; Rep. Bill Galvano, Chairman, House Healthy Families Committee; Rep. Loranne Ausley, Member, House Healthcare Council
Public Input
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Panel Discussion: "State of APD – Where We’ve Been, Where We Are, Where We’re Going…" Panelists: Jane Johnson, Jim DeBeaugrine, APD Deputy Director of Planning and Budget; Mac McCoy, APD Deputy Director of Operations
Public Input
12:45 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. – Lunch: Brown Bag or On Your Own
1:45 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – *Roundtable Discussion of Major Goals/Concerns Impacting the DD Community - Participants: Representatives of APD, Arc Florida, FL ARF, FDDC, FCCF, Advocacy Center, Self-Advocates/Eileen O’Brien, FL VODD, DSI Supporters, Autism Society, FASC, Spina Bifida, Family Network on Disabilities, FFDD/Rep. Susan Goldstein *3 Minutes Per Person
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Public Input (2 Minutes Per Speaker - Please Complete Comment Card)
4:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. – Wrap Up

Box Lunch Choices
$19
Deli Sandwich
Roast Beef, Ham, Turkey or Vegetarian Sandwich, Lettuce and Tomato, Swiss or Cheddar Cheese, Choice of Multi-Grain, Onion, Whole Wheat Hoagie or Kaiser
Turkey Bacon Club Wrap
Smoked Sliced Turkey, Tomatoes, Bacon, Shredded Cheddar Cheese and Romaine Lettuce in a Flour Tortilla
Garden Veggie Wrap
Grill Marinated Seasonal Vegetables Tossed with Balsamic Vinegar, Lettuce and Parmesan Cheese in a Flour Tortilla