News Room | Tag: Disasters And Emergencies

Upcoming Webinar: Hurricane and Disaster Preparedness for People with Disabilities

Monday, June 24, 2024

DRF Endorses Federal Legislation Protecting the Critical Needs of Disaster-Impacted People With Disabilities

Tuesday, October 31, 2023

Disability Rights Florida (DRF), Florida’s designated protection and advocacy agency, joins with other disability and aging leaders and community stakeholders in calling…

Disability Rights Florida applauds the introduction of the SAFE Through Medicare Act

Friday, June 30, 2023

DRF Senior Public Policy Analyst Olivia Babis speaking at the SAFE…

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…

Tropical Storm Debby and Accessible Shelter

Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Tropical storm Debby affected several areas of Florida, forcing many to seek emergency assistance. Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) generally requires…