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National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Month
As we move through the month of March, we want to address the impact of HIV/AIDS on women and girls. We’re joining others across the nation in raising awareness around women who are affected by this epidemic. HIV/AIDS was first reported 40 years ago, but with the right precautions and…
Encore Episode 3: Accessibility in Florida Prisons
An encore presentation of our 14th episode, originally published on November 21, 2017.
Self-Injury Awareness Day
It’s March 1st, which means it’s Self-Injury Awareness Day. This is a globally recognized event intended to draw attention to self-harm and the resources available to help those who may need them. The prevalence of self-injury has increased over recent years, and studies show that about 17% of all people…
Client Assistance Program 38th Anniversary: Thanks to the Rehabilitation Act
In light of a very important anniversary, we’re appreciating and reflecting on our Client Assistance Program (CAP). As some may know, Disability Rights Florida (DRF) has nine programs to serve the disability community. CAP which began on February 22, 1984, is one of these nine. So, what better way to…
Encore Episode 2: The Right to Recovery
An encore presentation of our seventh episode, originally published on February 21, 2017.
DRF Newsroom: Disability Rights Florida argue for protection of the rights of people with mental illness at Florida Supreme Court
People with mental illness have a constitutional right to be in the same courtroom with the judge who will decide whether they will be committed to a mental health facility against their will. During the pandemic, courts have held these hearings remotely. A petition currently before the Florida Supreme Court…
Disability Rights Florida argue for protection of the rights of people with mental illness at Florida Supreme Court
Disability Rights Florida argue for protection of the rights of people with mental illness at Florida Supreme Court
Behavior Analysis Services
ABA is a Medicaid-covered service called Behavior Analysis. BA uses highly structured interventions and strategies to target maladaptive behaviors and increase desired behaviors. Generally, Medicaid covers BA services for individuals under the age of 21 that are medically necessary, unduplicated and meet the criteria of the Florida Medicaid Behavior Analysis…
17 Black Disability Activists and Advocates
February is Black History Month! We will be highlighting impactful Black disability activists and advocates throughout the month. Check back for new features each day! Harriet Tubman is one of the greatest Black liberators of all time. She is well known in history for leading hundreds of enslaved people escape…