Resources for Families & Individuals

Florida's primary agency for individuals with developmental disabilities. Manages the iBudget Waiver, which funds services like ADT, supported living, and more.

Local APD office serving Lake County — including Leesburg, Eustis, Tavares, and surrounding communities. Your first point of contact for iBudget Waiver services.

Provides employment services for people with disabilities — job training, job placement, assistive technology, and support for self-employment. Mirrah Image is an official VR partner.

Public bus service throughout Lake County with ADA paratransit options (LakeTran) for individuals with disabilities who cannot use fixed-route buses.

Florida program providing transportation for eligible individuals with disabilities who cannot use fixed-route buses. May cover medical appointments, ADT, and more.

State agency offering affordable housing assistance programs, including options specifically for people with disabilities. Connects to local housing authorities and rental assistance.

Florida's protection and advocacy organization. Provides free legal help for people with disabilities on issues including education, employment, healthcare, and housing.

Florida's Medicaid program covers many disability-related services including the APD iBudget Waiver. The Agency for Health Care Administration manages enrollment.

Connects Floridians with disabilities to assistive technology — from communication devices to mobility aids. Offers demonstrations, loans, and funding assistance.

Provides no-cost legal services to families navigating disability benefits — including SSDI/SSI appeals, Medicaid denials, and Florida iBudget Waiver disputes. Serves Lake, Orange, Sumter, and Marion Counties.