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New Name. Same Protection and Advocacy.
Monday, January 10, 2011
The Advocacy Center for Persons with Disabilities is now Disability Rights Florida. Designated protection and advocacy system for individuals with disabilities in the State of Florida. Authority and responsibility under eight federal programs. Statewide not-for-profit…Division of Vocational Rehabilitation at the Florida Department of Education has Announced Six Rule Development Workshops
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Disability Rights Florida encourages people with disabilities to attend a DVR rule development workshop! Six workshops have been scheduled. Let your voice be heard! To get involved you can attend a workshop to learn about…Get Involved! You Can Participate in the Department of Education’s “Student Self-Administration of Medication” Rulemaking
Friday, September 10, 2010
The Florida legislature enacted HB 747 and authorized the Florida Department of Education to make rules. The Florida Department of Education (DOE) has begun the rule development process to address in more detail the procedures…Call to Action: Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Rulemaking Workshops
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Disability Rights Florida needs your help with a time-sensitive matter! We want your voice to be heard by Florida’s Division of Vocational Rehabilitation. We urge you and all interested persons to contact the Division to…Updates on Legislative and Public Affairs staffing at Disability Rights Florida
Monday, August 02, 2010
Disability Rights Florida is pleased to announce the appointment of Dana Farmer as Director of Legislative and Public Affairs. Dana obtained a Bachelor’s degree with a major in Criminology and a minor in Counseling, and…Guardianship Trainings in Miami on July 30 - 31 and Orlando on August 13 - 14
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Disability Rights Florida is a 2010 partner of the Lighting the Way to Guardianship and Other Decision-making Alternatives trainings. The trainings are being held in Miami and Orlando, and each training will be presented twice.…Disability Rights Florida Proudly Announces Appointment of Paul E. Liles as Senior Trial Counsel
Thursday, July 08, 2010
Paul E. Liles will join Disability Rights Florida on July 12 and will work from our Tampa office. Mr. Liles is relocating to Tampa from Ft. Myers where he was the 2007 President of the…Personal Care Assistant Services for Children with Developmental Disabilities Restored
Thursday, July 08, 2010
Disability Rights Florida settles lawsuit with Agency for Health Care Administration In late 2009, as part of the transition for personal care assistant (PCA) services for children from the Developmental Disabilities (DD) Waiver to Medicaid…Disability Rights Florida Seeking Public Input Through July 17
Tuesday, June 08, 2010
Disability Rights Florida is taking public input now on goals for 2011. Public input will be accepted from June 8 – July 17, 2010. There are multiple ways to submit your input, and the survey…New Protections against Abusive Restraint and Seclusion of Students with Disabilities to Become Law on July 1, 2010
Tuesday, June 08, 2010
The Florida legislature’s first enactment of law to address widespread concern about the use of seclusion and restraint on students with disabilities in public school has been signed by the Governor. The new law will:…New Protections for Vulnerable Children and Adults to Become Law on July 1, 2010
Tuesday, June 08, 2010
HB 7069 was recently signed by the Governor. This new law substantially updates the requirements for the criminal background screening of workers and volunteers serving and supporting people with disabilities. Key changes include: Requiring that…Disability Rights Florida at the 2010 Family Cafe June 18 - 20
Tuesday, June 08, 2010
The 12th Annual Family Café Conference is just days away and Disability Rights Florida is looking forward to it! Since the Family Café began in 1998, Disability Rights Florida has been involved as a presenter…Systems Change and Personal Advocacy Panel Discussion June 15
Tuesday, June 08, 2010
June 15 at 3:15 p.m. at the Florida Independent Living Conference at Walt Disney World Hilton Resort Gayle Miller, Disability Rights Florida Attorney and Equal Access to the Community Manager, will join Alma Cervantes and…2009 Annual Report Now Available
Thursday, June 03, 2010
We are pleased to announce the completion and availability of Disability Rights Florida's 2009 Annual Report. Visit our Publications page to download the report, and learn more about our mission, services and specific accomplishments in…Are you Prepared for Emergencies?
Tuesday, June 01, 2010
June 1 is the start of the 2010 Hurricane Season. A disaster can strike at any time - sometimes without warning! It is important for every Floridian, especially citizens with disabilities and other special needs,…