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Clumsy Girl Travels - with Marika Devin

Marika Devin tells us about her travel experiences and blog, “Clumsy Girl Travels”

Disability Rights Florida names new legal director

TALLAHASSEE, Dec. 14, 2020 — Disability Rights Florida (DRF), the state’s designated protection and advocacy system for individuals with disabilities, announced the appointment of attorney Ann Siegel as legal director of the nonprofit organization. “Ann is widely recognized as a leader in advocating for the rights of individuals with disabilities…

Deck the calls: Seek creative connections this holiday season

by Peter Sleasman, DRF Executive Director Many of us look forward to the last few months of the year in anticipation of warm family gatherings, festive celebrations, and cherished religious traditions. Even though our lives may get hectic with the extra activities of the season, we know those activities lead…

Mental Health

The 45th Anniversary of the IDEA: Meaningful Educational Progress, Not Just Entry to School

By Ann Siegel As this is the 45th Anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), I have been thinking about how this law has impacted the lives of the students with disabilities I have advocated for over the past 20+ years. I have witnessed firsthand the impact of…

An IDEA about a Firm Foundation for your Future

By Wendy Vance There are many things that I have forgotten about my childhood, but there are also those memories that are written on the pages of my mind with indelible ink. One of those is a statement that my grandmother made repeatedly, “Get an education – your education is…

COVID-19 Effects on Assistive Technology in Education - with Ana Nevares and Gerry Altamirano

Learn more about the impact of COVID-19 on assistive technology and how students with disabilities and their parents can overcome these new challenges

Services for Veterans with Disabilities? Yes, We Do That!

By Robin Kocher The men and women of the US Armed Forces put their lives on the line every day, all over the world and right here at home, to protect and defend our democracy and our constitutional rights and freedoms. And today, on Veterans Day, we pause to thank…

Assistive Tech in Your Pocket

By Keith Casebonne In the not-so-distant past, assistive technology (AT) devices were usually quite expensive, often difficult to acquire, and sometimes bulky and cumbersome. If you could benefit from AT, you generally had to request it through a case manager or provider, wait for approval, appeal a denial, and maybe…

Richie’s Journey to Employment and Independence

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). Please enjoy this blog post by Ilene Greenberg, mother of Richie, as she relays his journey to employment and independence. By Ilene Greenberg As parents, we had a challenge deciding which path would be right for our son, Richie, after High School.…