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Encore Episode 1: Supported Decision-Making
An encore presentation of our fifth episode, originally published on December 15, 2016.
2022 Legislative Priorities
The Florida Legislature is gearing up to tackle a wide range of issues during the 2022 Regular Session which began on January 11, 2022. Having completed a special session in November focused on issues related to COVID-19, this session will focus more on non-pandemic related issues. Many bills which have…
Upcoming Events: COVID-19 Accessible Vaccination Events and Public Forums
Education, access, and outreach are some of our core values at Disability Rights Florida. This year, we have many public events lined up to provide services to you and receive insight from you into what matters most to the disability community. Two types of these public events are Fully Accessible…
Services for Veterans with Disabilities - with Jordan Kuveke-Guyton and Ann Siegel
Jordan Kuveke-Guyton and Ann Siegel talk about services and benefits available to veterans with disabilities.
International Day of People with Disabilities 2021
By Maddie Crowley Friday, December 3rd, is an important day for the disability world. December 3, 2021, marks the 29th anniversary of its proclamation by the United Nations (UN) as the International Day of Persons with Disabilities . This day strives to bring awareness to the experiences of people with…
Disability Rights Florida Reaches Settlement with Florida Department of Corrections Requiring Systemic Reforms to Treatment of Incarcerated People with Disabilities
Disability Rights Florida Reaches Settlement with Florida Department of Corrections Requiring Systemic Reforms to Treatment of Incarcerated People with Disabilities
Disability Rights Florida Reaches Settlement with Florida Department of Corrections Requiring Systemic Reforms to Treatment of Incarcerated People with Disabilities
November 19, 2021, TALLAHASSEE – Disability Rights Florida , the state’s designated Protection and Advocacy system for individuals with disabilities, has reached a settlement with the Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) requiring the FDC to improve its treatment of incarcerated people with physical disabilities. The settlement resolves a lawsuit, brought…
Always an Advocate - with Angela Muir Van Etten
Angela Muir Van Etten discusses her new book, “Always an Advocate”
Usability for some…or for all?
By Guest Blogger David Sloan, Principal Accessibility Engineer & Strategy and Research Lead, TPGi November 11 th is World Usability Day , an annual event intended to highlight the importance of technology as a way to help make our lives easier. Devices like cellphones, laptops, tablets, and public access kiosks…