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Disability Rights Florida is first disability organization to add American Sign Language (ASL) to website using Signly
Disability Rights Florida (DRF) recently contracted with UK-based Signly to be the second known US website and first known US disability organization to use Sign Language as a Service (SLaaS) to provide American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation of its website content. How it Works The D/deaf user clicks on the…
Florida Policy Topics on Our Watch
Introduction The Florida Legislature is preparing to tackle a wide range of issues during the 2023 Regular Session which began on March 7, 2023. Many bills which have the potential to directly impact people with disabilities have been filed by lawmakers this year. Below are just a few of the…
Native American Resources
For Native Americans with disabilities, finding resources that best support you and your community may be difficult. We've cataloged a list of resources available to you that address issues related to Indigeneity and disability, including information for veterans, health resources, aging resources, disability organizations to look into, and more. We…
Honoring Judy Heumann
A special tribute about Judy, her advocacy, and the long lasting impact that her presence will have on the disability community and the world.
Understanding Medicaid Unwinding - with Laura-Lee Minutello
A conversation with Laura-Lee Minutello about understanding Medicaid Unwinding in Florida.
Florida Medicaid Unwinding Information 2023
About Medicaid Unwinding In March of 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic started, it was important that people could get medical care. The government created something called the “Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)”. This gave Florida and other states more money. This funding allowed Florida to make sure people living…
Returning to Pre-COVID Medicaid Eligibility: What you should know now about Medicaid Unwinding
About Medicaid Unwinding In March of 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic started, it was important that people could get medical care. The government created something called the “Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)”. This gave Florida and other states more money. This funding allowed Florida to make sure people living…
Honoring a Disability Rights Movement Legend: Judith Heumann
Today our hearts are saddened by the passing of legendary disability rights activist and leader Judith (Judy) Heumann. Considered “The Mother of the Disability Rights Movement,” Judy was essential to disability rights advocacy and progress. Judy became disabled at the age of two – long before any disability rights laws…
Trailblazers of the Self-Advocacy Movement
Celebrating Self-Advocates and the History of the Movement March is Developmental Disability Awareness Month ! To celebrate, we wanted to feature leaders with developmental disabilities and other disabilities who are trailblazers of the Self-Advocacy Movement. But first, what is the Self-Advocacy Movement? The Self-Advocacy Movement is a part of the…
Helpful Resources
The following are general community resources that are available in most areas of the state.