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Osceola County families, students, and school staff: Disability Rights Florida wants to hear from you
Disability Rights Florida is watching recent changes in Osceola County schools with concern. This summer the district announced a restructuring of special education that moves many specialized classrooms into a smaller number of hub schools and shifts other students into general education settings with support staff. Families and educators have…
Little Imperfections, Big Conversations: Peet Montzingo on Growing Up Different
In this episode, we interview Peet Montzingo, author of “Little Imperfections: A Tall Tale of Growing Up Different,” and conclude with a ‘Deep Cut’ segment analyzing the 2021 film “Cyrano,” starring Peter Dinklage.
Update: Government Shutdown and Essential Benefits
The federal government shutdown is now in its fourth week, with no clear end in sight. As we explained earlier, Congress has not passed a funding bill, leaving millions of people without access to critical programs. SNAP and WIC On October 22, at least 25 states announced that November Supplemental…
Not Just Hired, Heard: The Value of Disabled Voices at Work
Being hired for a job is worth celebrating, but it isn’t the finish line. For many people with disabilities, getting a job is the result of hard work, persistence, and overcoming barriers, both seen and unseen. But true progress at work goes beyond just joining the payroll. It is about…
Season Two Trailer
Join us for Season Two of Disability Deep Dive on November 6, 2025!
Disability Rights Florida Signs Coalition Statement Urging Reversal of Department of Education Layoffs
Disability Rights Florida has joined a broad coalition of national, state, and local disability, civil rights, and education organizations today in signing a joint statement calling for an immediate reversal of recent layoffs at the U.S. Department of Education. The statement urges the Administration and Congress to restore staffing and…
Upcoming Webinar - Service Animals: Your Independence, Your Access, Your Rights
When Wednesday, November 19, 2025, from 11 am - 12 noon Where Zoom - Watch the Recording here! Accessibility ASL interpreters CART English and translated captioning PowerPoint Presentation Slides About This webinar will educate individuals with disabilities, advocates, and others about the rights and responsibilities related to service animals. Learning…
The Silent Crisis: Domestic Violence and People with Disabilities
Content Note and Trigger Warning This blog post discusses domestic and sexual violence. If you need support now, contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233, chat at TheHotline.org , or text START to 88788; Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing survivors can reach the Deaf Hotline in ASL by…