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Restraint - Juvenile Justice Facilities
Florida’s Department of Juvenile Justice Refers to Restraints as Protective Action Response (PAR). In Florida, an individual who is court ordered to a juvenile justice facility can only be restrained to control behaviors that create an emergency or crisis situation. Protection Action Response (PAR) means “The departmentapproved verbal and physical…
Hurricane Resources & Information
See below for resources and information for people with disabilities who were affected by a recent hurricane. We will update this page as more resources become available. If you are looking for general information about disaster and emergency planning, please visit our Disaster and Emergency Planning disability topic page.
Special Education - with Selina O’Shannon and Nately Alvarez
Selina O’Shannon and Nately Alvarez provide information and tips for successfully navigating the Florida special education system.
Disability Rights Florida Settles Landmark Lawsuit Against Florida Department of Corrections
July 7, 2017, TALLAHASSEE – Disability Rights Florida, Florida’s federally funded Protection and Advocacy organization for individuals with disabilities, has settled an historic federal lawsuit against the Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) over its systemic failure to comply with federal measures intended to protect individuals with physical disabilities incarcerated throughout…
June 22 is 18th Anniversary of Landmark Olmstead Decision
Today marks the 18th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark decision in Olmstead v. L.C., in which the Court held that unjustified segregation and institutionalization of individuals with disabilities amounted to a form of discrimination prohibited by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The plaintiffs in Olmstead, Lois Curtis…
Special Needs Shelters: Your Life Raft in an Emergency - with Judy Silverstein and Carol Stachurski
Judy Silverstein and Carol Stachurski discuss Special Needs Shelters and how they help when disaster strikes.
Managing Attorney Peter Sleasman Honored by Florida Bar
The John J. Copelan, Jr., Award is presented to a member of the Florida Bar who has made significant contributions to the field of public interest law. This year’s award will be presented to Peter Sleasman of our Gainesville Regional Office. For more than 30 years, Peter has demonstrated an…
City of Jacksonville Settles Housing Discrimination Suits
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA (May 30, 2017) – The City of Jacksonville has agreed to settle lawsuits alleging violations of federal housing and disability regulations stemming from its determination that a proposed housing redevelopment project in the city’s historic Springfield neighborhood amounted to a prohibited special use under relevant zoning laws. The…
Peer Support - with Crystal Lilly and Cameron Wood
Crystal Lilly and Cameron Wood talk about Peer Support and how you can become a Recovery Peer Specialist.
2018 Public Input Survey: Help Us Plan for Next Year and Beyond
This year, Florida’s statewide Protection and Advocacy system is celebrating 40 years of service to Floridians with disabilities. As we develop our goals and priorities for the upcoming 2018 fiscal year starting October 1, 2017, we are also asking you to “Envision 2022” and provide us some input on what…