APD to hold Transportation Meeting & Conference Call

TALLAHASSEE — The Agency for Person with Disabilities (APD)

will hold a public meeting on December 4 in Pinellas County to

discuss possible policy changes affecting alternative transportation

providers. The meeting will be held in the Four Springs Ballroom of

the Safety Harbor Resort, 105 North Bayshore Drive, beginning at 9

a. m. and ending at noon.

When transportation is unavailable or does not meet the

special needs of a person with a disability through the community’s

public transit system, people may utilize an alternative

transportation provider that is paid through the Medicaid waiver.

APD is looking to strengthen the oversight of these alternative

providers to ensure that all required safety measures are being

taken.

Public input is welcome during the meeting. The meeting agenda

is posted on the APD Web site—APDCares.org. Those interested in

participating via conference call may dial 1-888-808-6959, then

enter the conference code of 34767.

If you are unable to attend or participate in the meeting, you

may submit comments to: Kent Carroll, APD Community Relations, 4030

Esplanade Way, Suite 380, Tallahassee, FL 32399