Florida Directs $2.2 Billion To Services For Individuals With Autism, Developmental Disabilities

Florida will direct $2.2 billion to the Agency for Persons with Disabilities, specifically for services for residents with autism and developmental disabilities. The funding is allocated through the state's iBudget waiver, which is designed to promote and maintain the health of eligible individuals with developmental disabilities, to provide medically necessary supports and services to delay or prevent institutionalization, and to foster the principles and appreciation of self-determination. Specifically, the waiver provides home and community-based supports and services to eligible persons with developmental disabilities living at home or in a home-like setting, utilizes an individual budgeting . . .