News Room | Tag: Equality

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…

Disability Rights Florida Joins Stop Hate for Profit Campaign Against Facebook

Thursday, July 02, 2020

As a member of the Florida Hate Crimes Coalition, Disability Rights Florida stands in solidarity with hundreds of other socially conscious businesses and organizations calling on…

Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act

Monday, July 13, 2015

July 26, 2015 marks the 25th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Celebrations of the signing of the ADA by President George H.W.…

The National Down Syndrome Society and Disability Rights Florida Say #LetGarrettFight

Wednesday, June 18, 2014

Garrett Holeve, a 24-year-old man with Down syndrome, has been denied his right to an equal opportunity to compete in amateur Mixed Martial Arts (MMA)