For your convenience, we have compiled a comprehensive list of acronyms commonly utilized by the Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD). Please note that this is a dynamic list, so we recommend regular review.

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Furthermore, we have included a few additional links that offer a more extensive list of acronyms.

• iBudget Florida Services
• CDC+ Service Descriptions

APD Acronyms

Acronym	Meaning
A/V	Agency/Vendor
ACHA	Agency for Healthcare Administration
ADA	Americans with Disabilities Act
ADT	Adult Day Training
AFH	Adult Family Care Home
ALF	Assisted Living Facility
ANE	Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation
APD	Agency for Persons with Disabilities
APRN	Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
ARC	The Arc of Florida
BAS	Behavior Analysis Services
BF	Behavior Focus
CDC+	Consumer Directed Care Plus
CEMP	Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan
CIL	Centers for Independent Living
CLE	Continuing Legal Education
CLO	Chief Learning Officer
CMS	Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
CTE	Career and Technical Education
CTEP	Comprehensive Transitional Education Program
DCF	Department of Children and Families
DD	Developmental Disability
DDC	Developmental Disability Centers
DDDP	Developmental Disabilities Defendant Program and Pathways
DEO	Department of Economic Opportunity
DHE	Directly Hired Employee
DHS	Department of Homeland Security
DJJ	Department of Juvenile Justice
DME	Durable Medical Equipment
DOC	Document
DOE	Department of Education
DOEA	Department of Elder Affairs
DOH	Department of Health
DSM	Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
EA	Environmental Adaptations
EBU	Emergency Backup
EEP	Employment Enhancement Program
EOC	Emergency Operations Center
EVV	Electronic Visit Verification
FAQ	Frequently Asked Questions
FBI	Federal Bureau of Investigation
FCA	False Claims Act
FCC	Family Care Councils
FCHR	Florida Commission of on Human Relations
FDDC	Developmental Disabilities Council
FDLE	Florida Department of Law Enforcement
FL SAND	Florida Self Advocacy Network’d
FSA	Florida Self Advocacy Council
FSQAP	https://florida.qlarant.com/
HCBS	Home and Community Based Services
HIPAA	Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Ac
HR	Human Resources
IB	Intensive Behavior
iBUDGET	Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver
IC	Independent Contractor
ICA	Individual Comprehensive Assessment
ICF	Intermediate Care Facilities
IDD	Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
IT	Information Technology
LRPP	Long Range Program Plan
MA	Medicaid
MC	Medicare
MSP	Medicaid State Plan
NCBDDD	National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities
OIG	Office of the Inspector General
OT	Occupational Therapy
OTE	One-Time Expenditure
PC	Personal Companion
PCA	Personal Care Assistant
PCR	Person Centered Review
PDF	Portable Document Format
PDR	Provider Discovery Review
PMO	Project Management Office
PS	Personal Support
PT	Physical Therapy
Q	Qlarant
QA	Quality Assurance
QH	Quarter Hour
QIO	Quality Improvement Organization
QSI	Questionnaire for Situational Information
RES-HAB	Residential Habilitation Service
RN	Registered Nurse
RS	Respite Care
SC	Support Coordinator
SGA	Substantial Gainful Activity
SLC	Supportive Living Coach
SMHC	Special Medical Home Care
SNF	Skilled Nursing Facility
SOAR	Supporting Others and Acting Responsibly
SSDI	Social Security Disability Insurance
SSI	Supplemental Security Income
STE	Short-Term Expenditure
WSC	Waiver Support Coordinator