Agency for Persons w/ Disabilities & Family Care Council

Medicaid Waiver & Other Programs

Join us Sunday afternoon on the Special Needs Family Hour at 1:00 pm! 

Our guests are Brian Rothey, who is the Agency for Persons with Disabilities Community Liaison, Paula James, the Chairperson for the Suncoast West Family Council.  We are discussing programs and resources available in our community to help those with disabilities reach their full potential.


For information about the Medicaid Waiver, Supported Employment, Supported Living Services, and other programs click here – Frequently Asked Questions.

Looking for APD approved providers? Click here for APD’s Resource Directory.

Pictured: Paula James, Brian Rothey, Julie Ames SNFH

Back by Popular Demand – Broadcasts for the Financial Welfare of your Special Needs Dependent! We are excited to broadcast our new show with the Agency for Persons with Disabilities about the Medicaid Waiver program. This is the final broadcast needed to help you plan for your Financial Welfare and your Child with Special Needs.

  • January 28th Financial Planning for the Special Needs Family with Ric Edelman, Founder and Executive Director of Edelman Financial Services.
  • February 4th Social Security Disability benefits and Supplemental Security Income coverage with Liz Montefu, the President and Founder of Montefu Consulting.
  • February 11th Agency for Persons with Disabilities & Family Care Council: Medicaid Waiver & other programs
  • February 18th Guardianship Part 1 with Jay Hemness, Attorney at Law
  • February 25th Guardianship Part 2 with Jay Hemness, Attorney at Law
  • March 4th Long Term Care, SSI, Trusts, and ABLE Accounts with Emma Hemness, Attorney at Law