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Closure of Alligator Alcatraz Does Not End Need for Oversight, New Disability Rights Florida Report Finds
Thursday, July 09, 2026
Investigation documents dangerous conditions, medical neglect and disability rights violations affecting detainees before transfers to facilities across the country
TALLAHASSEE, FL — Although Florida's Alligator Alcatraz immigration…
DRF Opposes DeSantis Administration’s Plan to Defund Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives and Demands Clarification on Repercussions for Disabled University Students and Staff
Tuesday, May 23, 2023
May 15, 2023 Update --
Senate Bill 266 was passed and signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis.
We are deeply concerned about the repercussions this…
Disability Rights Florida Reaches Settlement with Florida Department of Corrections Requiring Systemic Reforms to Treatment of Incarcerated People with Disabilities
Thursday, November 18, 2021
November 19, 2021, TALLAHASSEE – Disability Rights Florida, the state’s designated Protection and Advocacy system for individuals with disabilities, has reached a settlement with the…
DRF Public Testimony for HB1221: Disability Abortions
Tuesday, April 06, 2021
Delivered by Olivia Babis, Senior Public Policy Analyst, Disability Rights Florida
I have worked with many of you for three sessions now. To get to committee meetings…
Florida’s ADA 30th Anniversary Celebration reveals lack of understanding for residents with disabilities
Wednesday, July 29, 2020
By Peter Sleasman, Executive Director & Olivia Babis, Public Policy Analyst
Sunday, July 26, 2020, marked the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) being…