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Survey: How Can We Help in 2014?
Disability Rights Florida is developing its goals and objectives for the upcoming 2014 fiscal year that starts October 1, 2013. We depend on you to tell us what disability issues you find most important and our planning survey is one way for us to learn what you have on your…
Voting - Advocating for Our Rights
Disability Rights Florida recently testified at a meeting of the Presidential Commission on Election Administration about problems with voting for individuals with disabilities in Florida. The meeting was in Miami on Friday June 28, 2012. We focused on two major issues – the need for enforcement of Section 7 of…
Five New Special Education Rights in Florida
Florida’s new Exceptional Student Education law provides students with disabilities and their parents with five important new rights: An expansion of your current right to bring an adult of your choice with you to meetings about your child with school officials is included in the new law. The law now…
Hurricane Season Starts June 1st
As soon as school is out, hurricane season is in! Visit our Disaster and Emergency Planning webpage for a refresher. We have videos and information about: Evacuation Shelters and accessibility Special needs shelters and registries Pets and service animals Your emergency kit Medications and insurance coverage for extra refills And…
Governor Scott Appoints Ann Robinson to the Florida Rehabilitation Council
We are proud to announce that Disability Rights Florida Intake Manager Ann Robinson has been appointed by Governor Scott to serve as the Client Assistance Program (CAP) representative on the Florida Rehabilitation Council. Ann has substantial experience in vocational rehabilitation and as an advocate for individuals with disabilities. She has…
Did you apply for unemployment compensation in the last 2 years?
Did you lose or get denied unemployment benefits for reasons you think are due to either your disability or your ability to speak English? The federal government recently told the State of Florida that it is not treating persons with disabilities and persons who are not fluent in English fairly…
2012 Annual Report Now Available
Disability Rights Florida is pleased to announce the release of our 2012 Annual Report . An interactive PDF with links is now available on our Publications webpage . The report includes: The Success Stories of Jeanette and Matthew A Legacy of Protection and Advocacy Greater Oversight at Facilities for Individuals…
Did You have a Problem Voting in 2012?
This year, the Florida Legislature will consider changing Florida's election laws to fix problems that occurred in 2012. We want to assist the Florida Legislature by sharing stories about voting problems experienced by people with disabilities. If you are a person with a disability who had a problem or difficulty…