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The New Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act
Disability Rights Florida applauds the passage and signing of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) of 2014 and urges swift action by Florida to implement changes that could improve employment opportunities and outcomes for Floridians with disabilities. 25 years after the passage of the ADA, it is still very…
Are You Registered to Vote?
Florida's 2014 Primary Elections will be held in August. To vote in the Primary Elections, you much be registered by July 28, 2014 . Access our Voting - Rights and Responsibilities webpage to learn more.
Survey: How Can We Help in 2015?
Disability Rights Florida is developing its goals and objectives for the upcoming 2015 fiscal year that starts October 1, 2014. We depend on you to tell us what disability issues you find most important. Our planning survey is one way for us to learn about your views. Please help us…
The National Down Syndrome Society and Disability Rights Florida Say #LetGarrettFight
Garrett Holeve , a 24-year-old man with Down syndrome, has been denied his right to an equal opportunity to compete in amateur Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) Together, the National Down Syndrome Society and Disability Rights Florida support Garrett Holeve’s right to compete in amateur Mixed Martial Arts (MMA). Mr. Holeve…
Attorney Anthony James DePalma Joins Staff
We are happy to announce that Anthony James DePalma has joined Disability Rights Florida as its newest staff attorney. Mr. DePalma earned his undergraduate, masters, and law degrees from Florida State University. He interned at Disability Rights Florida and the Children’s Advocacy Center during law school. After graduation, he worked…
Board of Directors Names Maryellen McDonald as Executive Director
The Board of Directors of Disability Rights Florida is proud to present Maryellen McDonald as its new Executive Director. Ms. McDonald joined Disability Rights Florida in January 2009 and was promoted to the role of Director of Legal and Advocacy Services in March of 2010. Ms. McDonald had served as…
iBudget Supplemental Funding
It has been almost four months since the settlement of Wheaton, et al v. APD, Case No. 4:13-cv-00179-MW-CAS. That settlement created some powerful tools to ensure that Florida Medicaid Developmental Disability Waiver recipients can receive a decision regarding supplemental funding necessary to cope with increased service needs and other changing…
Protecting Service Animal Access
Rep. Jimmie Smith filed HB 849 to help protect the rights of people with disabilities, including veterans, to use their service animals. In recent years, both Disability Rights Florida and K9s for Warriors have intervened in situations where a person with a disability has been unlawfully denied use of a…
Attorney Stephanie Moore Joins Staff
We are pleased to announce that Stephanie T. Moore has joined Disability Rights Florida as its newest staff attorney. Ms. Moore earned her undergraduate degree from the University of California, Berkeley and her law degree at the University of Virginia. Prior to law school, she worked at Community Oriented Correctional…
Obtain, Maintain, or Regain Your Job or Career
One of our goals is to assist people with disabilities to overcome barriers to employment and obtain, maintain, and regain jobs and careers. Our free and confidential services include information and referral, advocacy services, and legal representation. People with disabilities who want jobs and careers often encounter frustrating or stubborn…