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Spencer West on Breaking Free, Self-Doubt, and Letting Go of Expectations
In our premiere episode of Season 3, we talk to Spencer West, a motivational speaker, author, and content creator, about his new book, “Breaking Free: Stop Following Expectations and Start Following Yourself.” Then we Deep Dive into the book itself!
Florida HB 991 Explained: What the New Law Means for Voters with Disabilities
HB 991 adds new documentation and verification requirements to Florida’s voter registration system. For Floridians with disabilities, those changes may create new barriers to accessing the voting process. When a law adds more document checks, more record matching, more mailed notices, and more follow-up steps, it adds more for people…
Season Three Trailer
Join us for Season Three of Disability Deep Dive on May 7, 2026!
The ADA Title II Countdown: Is Your Agency Ready for the 2026 Compliance Deadline?
This blog entry is from Mark Miller of Inclusion Impact Accessibility and was originally posted on February 26, 2026. It is republished here with Mark's permission. You can access the original blog post on the Inclusion Impact Accessibility website. The ADA Title II Countdown There was a major milestone reached…
Accessible Telehealth: A Step-by-Step Guide for Virtual Visits
How to Advocate Before, During, and After a Virtual Visit Telehealth can be a great option. It can save time, reduce transportation barriers, and make it easier to keep up with care. But telehealth only works when you can actually use it. Many people with disabilities have had a virtual…
Disability Rights Florida Warns Against Broad Medicaid Fraud Claims That Could Put Home and Community-Based Services at Risk
Disability Rights Florida is urging policymakers to protect home and community-based services as Congress holds a hearing March 17, 2026, on Medicaid fraud. The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations announced a March 17, 2026, hearing titled Protecting Patients and Safeguarding Taxpayer Dollars: The Role of Centers…
Self-Advocacy in AI-Driven Decisions: When an Algorithm Says “No”
You check your health plan portal and see a denial. The “reason” is a short phrase, a code, or a reference to “clinical criteria.” When you call to ask what that means, you may hear: “That’s what the system decided.” No one can clearly tell you what information was used,…
Frequently Asked Questions
Disability Rights Florida is a nonprofit organization that provides legal advocacy and rights protection for adults and children with a wide range of disabilities. Our staff attorneys, advocates, and investigators address civil rights violations, abuse and neglect, and discrimination that is directly related to the disability of the individual contacting…