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2019 Legislative Wrap-Up Part 2 - with Olivia Babis and Tony DePalma
Olivia Babis and Tony DePalma conclude their overview of the Florida 2019 Legislative Session and its impacts on people with disabilities.
2019 Legislative Wrap-Up Part 1 - with Olivia Babis and Tony DePalma
Olivia Babis and Tony DePalma provide an overview of the Florida 2019 Legislative Session and its impacts on people with disabilities.
Success Story: Clara Eads
Clara Eads had been living independently in her own apartment until she had a stroke in 2018. After spending some time recovering in the hospital, she was placed in a nursing facility that provided rehabilitation therapy services. She understood that she would spend a few weeks to months at the…
Disability Rights Florida’s Comments Regarding Subminimum Wage Exceptions
Below are the comments submitted today by Disability Rights Florida to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment regarding Section 14(c) subminimum wage exceptions to the federal Fair Labor Standards Act that have remained in place for more than eight decades. Disability Rights Florida continues to support congressional…
2020 Public Planning Survey: We Depend on Your Input!
For over 40 years, Florida’s statewide Protection and Advocacy system has advocated for the civil rights of Floridians with disabilities. We need your input as we develop our goals and priorities for the 2020 fiscal year beginning October 1, 2019. Please take a few minutes to complete our 2020 Public…
Florida medical offices denying ASL interpreters for patients who are deaf
All too often, Disability Rights Florida is involved in individual complaints related to medical offices refusing to provide interpreters for patients who are deaf. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is very clear on the standards for effective communication. It is our hope by publishing information and resources that we…
Florida Voter Education “Train the Trainer” Workshop
When Thursday, June 6, 2019 9 am - 4 pm Where Hyatt Regency Orlando Rainbow Room I and II 9801 International Drive About The purpose of the “Train the Trainer” workshop is to empower and equip Florida self-advocates with the necessary tools to educate people with disabilities and others on:…