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Ensuring Medical Access through Sign Language
Danielle is an individual with cerebral palsy and deafness who lives in Pasco County, Florida. For the past 12 years, Danielle has been attending her doctor’s appointments with her preferred in-person American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter. Recently, however, her doctor switched to only providing video remote interpreting (VRI) for patients…
NIH Officially Recognizes Disability as a Health Disparity
On Tuesday, September 26, 2023, The National Institutes of Health (NIH) officially recognized people with disabilities as a population with health disparities, which is a significant step forward in acknowledging the health inequalities that our community has faced. The decision to recognize and address these disparities is crucial to creating…
Celebrating 50 years of the Rehabilitation Act
September 26, 2023, marks 50 years since the passing of the Rehabilitation Act. This Act, also known as the 'Rehab Act,' was the first major disability rights law, which prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in federal programs and employment. It also covers programs that receive federal financial assistance and…
Podcasting with a Disability - with Emily Ladau and Kyle Khachadurian
A conversation with the co-hosts of The Accessible Stall podcast Emily Ladau and Kyle Khachadurian where they discuss how they began podcasting and what accessibility considerations they make when producing a podcast.
Debunking 7 Misconceptions about Sign Language, Deaf Culture, and Deafness
This week marks the celebration of the ' International Week of Deaf People ,' which aims to promote Deaf Culture, language, and the preservation of Deaf people. The 2023 theme of the event is 'A World Where Deaf People Everywhere Can Sign Anywhere!', with the World Federation of the Deaf…
P.A.S.C.O. Coalition Urges DOJ to End Support of Harmful Predictive Policing Program
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. – In a letter sent on Tuesday September 12, 2023, the P.A.S.C.O. (People Against the Surveillance of Children and Overpolicing) Coalition asked the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to end its support of Pasco County’s discriminatory predictive policing programs targeting Black and Brown communities in the district.…
Advocating for People and Paws: Understanding Service Dog Owners’ Rights
September is National Guide Dog Month, a time to recognize and appreciate the tireless efforts of service dogs. In this blog, we discuss the rights of owners of service dogs and their crucial role in assisting people with disabilities. Your Rights The Americans with Disabilities Act states that service animals…
DRF Advocacy Specialist Amanda Baker Receives Prestigious Self-Advocacy Award
We are thrilled to announce that Amanda Baker, Advocacy Specialist at Disability Rights Florida, has been selected as the 2023 recipient of the prestigious Zack Gottsagen Aspire, Advocate, Achieve (A+) Award. Amanda's immense impact, dedication, and tireless efforts in the self-advocacy movement have truly made a difference in the lives…
A Quick Guide to Disability Education Terms
Introduction School’s back in session! It is an exciting time for students, but it is also an important time to ensure that students with disabilities have the support and information they need to succeed. The variety of terms, concepts, and information regarding education for students with disabilities can be overwhelming.…
Florida Agency for Persons with Disabilities
What is APD? APD stands for The Agency for Persons with Disabilities. APD works with local organizations and private providers to support people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families in living, learning, and working in their communities. APD identifies the service needs of people with intellectual and…