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Advocacy Groups, Parents and Students Sue Palm Beach County School District for Harmful, Illegal Use of the Baker Act
PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. – Today, a group of Palm Beach County parents and students, Disability Rights Florida, and the Florida State Conference of the NAACP sued the School Board of Palm Beach County and its officials and employees for illegally initiating involuntary psychiatric examinations on students. These students are…
2021 Florida Legislative Wrap-Up - with Tony DePalma and Olivia Babis
Olivia Babis and Tony DePalma fill us in on new 2021 legislation important to people with disabilities.
Spotlight on Men’s Mental Health
By Trinika Trotter, B.A., MSW In observation of Men’s Health Month this June , Disability Rights Florida would like to bring awareness to common barriers that many men must overcome to access appropriate care for their mental health needs. Of the many barriers that men deal with, gender roles, accessibility,…
35 Years Protecting and Advocating for Individuals with Mental Illness
By Kathryn Strobach and Molly Paris Disability Rights Florida is observing our country’s 72 nd Mental Health Awareness Month. This year is especially exciting as it marks the 35 th Anniversary of our Protection and Advocacy for Individuals with Mental Illness (PAIMI) grant. Since 1986, the Protection and Advocacy (P&A)…
The Power of the Fair Housing Act: Assisting People with Mental Illness
By Katherine Hanson A woman has just been mugged and it has caused her to experience symptoms of her PTSD. She shouts at her apartment manager - “I’m going to burn the office down!” Every room in a woman’s apartment is full to the ceiling with clothes, crafts, and magazines.…
Disability Rights Florida now accepting responses for 2022 Public Input Planning Survey!
Each year, Disability Rights Florida (DRF) is federally required to conduct a Public Input Survey. The purpose of this survey is to gather information and opinions that will assist our organization’s leadership in setting its 2022 priorities, goals and objectives for the protection & advocacy of individuals with disabilities. Beyond…
COVID-19, the ICU, and Mental Health - with Dr. Megan Hosey
Dr. Megan Hosey discusses Post-Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS) and its connections to COVID-19
Mental Health Awareness Month and Tardive Dyskinesia
By Kathryn Strobach This May Disability Rights Florida is observing our nation’s 72nd Mental Health Awareness Month . This year’s observation is especially important as we recognize how COVID-19 has disproportionately impacted individuals living with mental illness, as well as the impact of the pandemic on the mental health of…
Litigation
Disability Rights Florida often takes legal action to protect the lives and well-being of Floridians with disabilities. What is Litigation? Litigation is the proccess of taking legal action. This could look like settling a dispute or going to court to fight for a person with disability's rights. Our staff has…
The Tail of Two Animals: Service Animals vs Emotional Support Animals
By Robin Kocher Today is International Guide Dog Day. It’s a celebration of the highly trained animals who take the lead every day to ensure their legally blind owners live safely and independently. It also recognizes those dedicated to training these working canines and matching them with the right individual.…