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Governor's Office News Release --

Gov. Crist Appoints Jim DeBeaugrine

Director of APD

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Sent: 08/12/2008 09:51 AM AST

Subject: Governor Crist Appoints DeBeaugrine as Director of Agency for

Persons with Disabilities

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

AUGUST 12, 2008

CONTACT: GOVERNOR’S PRESS OFFICE

Governor Crist Appoints DeBeaugrine as

Director of Agency for Persons with Disabilities

TALLAHASSEE – Governor Charlie Crist today announced the appointment of

DeBeaugrine of Tallahassee to serve as executive director of the

Agency for Persons with Disabilities. DeBeaugrine has served as the

agency’s interim director since May and previously as the agency’s deputy

director for budget and planning since August 2007.

“While serving as an analyst and staff director for the Florida House of

Representatives, Jim gained considerable experience with Florida’s programs

that serve persons with disabilities,†Governor Crist said. “I am

confident the expertise Jim gained both there and during his 12 months at

the agency will prove helpful in continuing to providing quality services

to persons with disabilities and their families and caregivers.â€

Before coming to the Agency for Persons with Disabilities, DeBeaugrine, 49,

served the Legislature as the staff director for the House of

Representatives Justice Appropriations Committee since 1997. After a

one-year internship with the House of Representatives Committee on

Appropriations, he became an analyst for the House Health and Human

Services Appropriations Committee in 1989. He earned a bachelor’s degree in

social services and a master’s degree in public administration from Florida

State University.

“I am honored that Governor Crist has expressed confidence in my ability to

ensure the health and safety of the people our agency serves and to assist

them in receiving the critical services and support they need to reach

their full potential both at home and in the community,†said DeBeaugrine.

“I will work diligently to ensure that the agency fulfills this mission,

and I look forward to continuing to work with stakeholders and service

providers throughout the state to improve the lives of people with

disabilities.â€

The Agency for Persons with Disabilities is responsible for working in

partnership with local communities to support persons with developmental

disabilities in living, learning and working, in all aspects of community

life. Developmental disabilities encompass a variety of conditions that

interfere with a person's ability to function in everyday activities,

including spina bifida, autism, cerebral palsy, Prader-Willi syndrome and

mental retardation.

“The Arc of Florida believes Mr. DeBeaugrine will have the best interests

of persons with developmental disabilities in mind as he accepts the

director’s position at the Agency for Persons With Disabilities,†said

Deborah Linton, executive director of The Arc of Florida. “We look forward

to working with him to improve the quality of life for the persons we all

serve.â€

“Family Care Council Florida applauds Governor Crist on his selection of

Jim DeBeaugrine as Director of the Agency for Persons with Disabilities,â€

said Betty Kay Clements, FCCF Chairperson. “As interim director he has

shown strong leadership and fiscal responsibility, while responding to and

understanding the needs of individuals with developmental disabilities. We

look forward to working with him during these unsettled times to ensure the

welfare of individuals with developmental disabilities.â€

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