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Motion Filed on Behalf of Children with Medically Complex Needs
Friday, September 06, 2013
Disability Rights Florida has filed a motion to intervene into United States of America v. The State of Florida. The motion and complaint in intervention were filed in the United States District Court for the…Request for Proposal - Public Policy Consultancy Services
Tuesday, August 27, 2013
Disability Rights Florida is accepting proposals to provide Public Policy Consultancy Services for our organization from November 1, 2013 – June 15, 2014. The deadline for submission is September 30, 2013. Please review our Request…Miami Beach Days Inn Sued for Not Accommodating People with Disabilities
Tuesday, August 27, 2013
For Immediate Release MIAMI – Jennifer Kern and Disability Rights Florida, with the assistance of attorneys from the Florida Justice Institute and Disability Rights Florida, today filed a civil rights lawsuit against Days Inn North…Lawsuit Asks Federal Court to End Segregation of Individuals with Mental Illnesses
Monday, August 19, 2013
Disability Rights Florida has filed a class action lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida. The federal lawsuit, titled T.W. et. al v. Jacobo et. al, seeks declaratory and…Train Week - How Accessible is Amtrak in Florida?
Friday, July 19, 2013
The National Railroad Passenger Corporation, known as Amtrak, has provided critical cross-country transportation services since its founding in 1971. An average of over 85,000 passengers ride Amtrak trains every day. During the 2012 fiscal year,…Survey: How Can We Help in 2014?
Wednesday, July 03, 2013
Disability Rights Florida is developing its goals and objectives for the upcoming 2014 fiscal year that starts October 1, 2013. We depend on you to tell us what disability issues you find most important and…Voting - Advocating for Our Rights
Wednesday, July 03, 2013
Disability Rights Florida recently testified at a meeting of the Presidential Commission on Election Administration about problems with voting for individuals with disabilities in Florida. The meeting was in Miami on Friday June 28, 2012.…Five New Special Education Rights in Florida
Friday, June 21, 2013
Florida’s new Exceptional Student Education law provides students with disabilities and their parents with five important new rights: An expansion of your current right to bring an adult of your choice with you to meetings…Hurricane Season Starts June 1st
Friday, May 31, 2013
As soon as school is out, hurricane season is in! Visit our Disaster and Emergency Planning webpage for a refresher. We have videos and information about: Evacuation Shelters and accessibility Special needs shelters and registries…Governor Scott Appoints Ann Robinson to the Florida Rehabilitation Council
Thursday, May 16, 2013
We are proud to announce that Disability Rights Florida Intake Manager Ann Robinson has been appointed by Governor Scott to serve as the Client Assistance Program (CAP) representative on the Florida Rehabilitation Council. Ann has…Did you apply for unemployment compensation in the last 2 years?
Monday, May 13, 2013
Did you lose or get denied unemployment benefits for reasons you think are due to either your disability or your ability to speak English? The federal government recently told the State of Florida that it…2012 Annual Report Now Available
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Disability Rights Florida is pleased to announce the release of our 2012 Annual Report. An interactive PDF with links is now available on our Publications webpage. The report includes: The Success Stories of Jeanette and…Did You have a Problem Voting in 2012?
Monday, January 28, 2013
This year, the Florida Legislature will consider changing Florida's election laws to fix problems that occurred in 2012. We want to assist the Florida Legislature by sharing stories about voting problems experienced by people with…Advocacy 101 Webinar on January 23, 2013
Thursday, December 20, 2012
Free Webinar Advocacy 101: Challenging an Agency's Denial or Reduction of Your Medicaid Services Wednesday, January 23, 2013 1:00pm - 2:30pm EST You will learn: The three most important things to look for in an…Voter Protection Hotline and Survey
Thursday, November 01, 2012
Every vote counts. If you are a person with a disability in Florida and have any questions or difficulties with accommodation or accessibility while voting, please call our Voter Protection Hotline at 877-352-7337 Once you…