APD hosted an iBudget workshop on December 9, 2011 to present an option referred to as “Model A” for implementing the iBudget system.  Under the initial proposed iBudget model, two-thirds of the people served would receive cost plan cuts, with many people receiving more than 40% in cuts.  This model could result in 45% of the individuals served not having enough in their budgets to cover their current “core services” as defined by APD.(The APD also uses critical and non-critical terminology in lieu of core and non-core.)

APD has significantly altered the iBudget concept from what was proposed, discussed and developed with stakeholders.  Because of the problems with the initial iBudget model, APD now proposes to implement a “Model A” iBudget system in Areas 1 and 2 in January before moving statewide with the system.

Dear Families, Friends and Supporters,

Welcome to MACtown, Inc., or shall I say the virtual world of MACtown, Inc.

I hope you take a few moments to peruse this web site so you may learn about the wonderful things we do here at MACtown, get to know the people we serve, and those that serve them.

The mission of MACtown, Inc. (Miami Achievement Center for the Developmentally Disabled) is to create hope and opportunity for People with Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities.

MACtown, Inc., is a non-profit organization dedicated to furthering the independence of people with developmental disabilities.  MACtown was chartered in 1962 by the State of Florida and founded by a handful of parents and concerned friends of the developmentally disabled.

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Thank you again for your support of MACtown, Inc., and our commitment to furthering the advancement of people with disabilities.