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Cherie Hall Named Executive Director of Disability Rights Florida

Tuesday, June 03, 2025

TALLAHASSEE, FL— Disability Rights Florida (DRF), the state’s Congressionally mandated protection and advocacy system for individuals with disabilities, is pleased to announce the appointment of Cherie…

DRF Advocacy Specialist Amanda Baker Receives Prestigious Self-Advocacy Award 

Tuesday, August 22, 2023

We are thrilled to announce that Amanda Baker, Advocacy Specialist at Disability Rights Florida, has been selected as the 2023 recipient of the prestigious…

Board Member Dr. Elizabeth Perkins Receives Prestigious Disability Award

Friday, December 02, 2022

Congratulations, Dr. Perkins! 

We are so proud to share that our board member, Dr. Elizabeth…

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 names new legal director

Monday, December 14, 2020

TALLAHASSEE, Dec. 14, 2020 — Disability Rights Florida (DRF), the state’s designated protection and advocacy system for individuals with disabilities, announced the appointment of attorney Ann…