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Update: Government Shutdown and Essential Benefits
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
The federal government shutdown is now in its fourth week, with no clear end in sight. As we explained earlier, Congress has not passed a funding…
Disability Rights Florida Signs Coalition Statement Urging Reversal of Department of Education Layoffs
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Disability Rights Florida has joined a broad coalition of national, state, and local disability, civil rights, and education organizations today in signing a joint statement calling…
What the Government Shutdown Means for People with Disabilities
Friday, October 03, 2025
When the federal government “shuts down,” it means Congress has not passed a budget or temporary funding plan. Without this funding, many government offices and programs…
450+ Organizations Join AAPD In Letter to Congress re: HHS Restructuring
Wednesday, April 02, 2025
On Friday, March 28, Disability Rights Florida joined the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) and more than 450 disability, civil rights, aging, mental health,…