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Refill Medications Early Before a Hurricane or Emergency
Monday, August 22, 2011
Florida law requires insurance companies to refill medications early for hurricane evacuation Disability Rights Florida, Florida’s protection and advocacy system, offers the following advice for citizens to insure they have the necessary medications for hurricane…Fasano Aide Speaks at Disability Rights Florida Conference
Monday, July 18, 2011
By Carl Orth, The Suncoast News Despite a scare this spring over short-lived pay cuts in state funding, participants at a Disability Rights Florida conference last week appeared upbeat and bullish to Greg Giordano. Giordano,…It’s Hurricane Season: Are You Prepared?
Friday, June 03, 2011
A disaster can strike at any time - sometimes without warning! It is important for every Floridian, especially citizens with disabilities and other special needs, to plan ahead for an emergency situation and know what…Lawsuit Seeks to End Unnecessary Seclusion and Restraint and Improve Inadequate Treatment
Friday, May 20, 2011
Florida Institutional Legal Services, a public interest law firm that represents people institutionalized in Florida, and Disability Rights Florida, Florida’s protection and advocacy system for people with disabilities, filed a lawsuit in April 2011 against…Disability Rights Florida’s 2010 Annual Report Now Available
Monday, April 18, 2011
Visit our Publications page to download our latest Annual Report, which explains our mission, priorities, services and recent accomplishments. Also, learn how we can help if you are in need of our services. Highlights Include:…Free Tax Return Help Through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program
Monday, April 04, 2011
Call to schedule a free tax return preparation appointment at Disability Rights Florida’s Tallahassee office. Assistance is offered on a first-come, first-served basis by appointment only, between 1 pm and 4 pm on April 8,…Lawsuit Asks Federal Court to Help Move DD Waiver Waitlist
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Disability Rights Florida has filed a class action lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida The lawsuit, Dykes et. al v. Dudek et. al, seeks declaratory and injunctive relief…Developmental Disabilities Awareness Day on March 23
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Hundreds of people will advocate to protect the quality of life of Floridians with developmental disabilities at the Capitol on Developmental Disabilities Awareness Day. The Florida Developmental Disabilities Council (FDDC) and the ARC of Florida…Fifth Annual Behavioral Health Day at the Capitol on March 9
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Save the date and spread the word! The 5th Annual Behavioral Health Day will be held on Wednesday, March 9th, at the Capitol in Tallahassee, Florida. We would like to collect data from each area…Exploitation at Work
Tuesday, February 08, 2011
In a report released last month, the National Disability Rights Network (NDRN) found a total failure of the disability service system to provide quality work for people with disabilities. The report focuses on the problems…Complete a Survey About Emergencies and People with Vision and Hearing Disabilities
Thursday, January 27, 2011
The Governor’s Commission on Disabilities is conducting a survey to understand the needs of Floridians with vision and hearing disabilities in emergencies. If you have a vision or hearing disability, please visit http://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/430588/Emergency-Response-Sensory-Disability to complete…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…