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Who We Are 

Disability Rights Florida is a nonprofit organization that provides legal advocacy and rights protection for adults and children with a wide range of disabilities. We are a part of the National Disability Rights Network, comprised of 57 agencies that protect people with disabilities in every state and U.S. territory. We also have a federally granted power called access authority, which means we can investigate and monitor facilities that provide care and treatment to people with disabilities to protect resident rights. 

Our Services 

• Discrimination in housing, architectural barriers, service animals, transportation, and access to public and private programs and services. 
• Abuse, neglect, and rights violations in an institution, prison or jail. 
• Rights to a least restrictive environment, privacy, choice, dignity, and other basic human and civil rights. 
• Barriers to a free and appropriate education, K-12 special education, transition services, and post-secondary education. 
• Access to mental health and support services that provide individualized treatment including adults and students with psychiatric disabilities. 
• Employment accommodations, as well as accessing, maintaining or regaining employment, and vocational rehabilitation (through our Client Assistance Program). 
• Disputes involving Medicaid eligibility including Protected Medicaid, Home & Community Based Services Waivers, and Medicare Savings Programs. 
• Rights to effective and accessible communication like American Sign Language and accessible print and electronic information. 
• Investigation of stolen or misused funds, exploitation, or neglect by representative payees. 
• Voting registration, vote casting, and accessible polling places to ensure full participation in the electoral process. 
• Access to assistive technology and devices such as communication devices and power wheelchairs. 
• Alternatives to guardianship including Supported Decision-Making. 

Contacting Disability Rights Florida 

To apply to get help from us, submit an online request. An intake specialist will contact you and ask for some general information about you and a brief summary of your issue. Your information will be submitted for review. Our services are free and confidential. 

ONLINE: DisabilityRightsFlorida.org 

TOLL FREE: 800-342-0823 

TDD: 800-346-4127 

Learn More on Our Website 

• Disability Topics pages 
• Blog & Podcast 
• Latest News 
• Our Legal Work  
• Brochures & Publications 

Statewide Initiatives 

• Educating policy makers about the needs of people with disabilities 
• Advocacy for statewide, long-term remedies to problems that affect all people with disabilities 
• Collaborative work on disability rights issues 
• Monitoring of public programs and facilities 
• Trainings for people with disabilities 

Additional Information

Disability Rights Florida was founded in 1977 as the designated Protection and Advocacy (P&A) system for individuals with disabilities in the State of Florida. The P&A system exists to ensure the safety, well-being, and success of people with disabilities. 

Disability Rights Florida is a non-profit organization funded by a variety of sources. For a complete list of funders, go to Programs Funding. The information provided herein does not constitute legal representation or advice. 

Disability Rights Florida 
2473 Care Drive, Suite 200 
Tallahassee, Florida 32308 

800-342-0823 | TDD: 800-346-4127 
www.DisabilityRightsFlorida.org