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Discrimination & Other Legal Problems
Once you have learned about your legal rights and responsibilities , your self-advocacy may be successful. However, if you need further advice or assistance, you may want to contact one or more of the following agencies to request help. You can also request help from Disability Rights Florida by contacting…
Housing - Rights, Responsibilities & Resources
For people with disabilities, acquiring and maintaining housing can be particularly challenging. These pages will help you understand your housing rights, your responsibilities, and where you can seek additional resources. We hope you find these pages helpful. Fair Housing Act Other Legal Protections Discrimination & Other Legal Problems Assistance &…
Other Legal Protections
In addition to the Fair Housing Act , there are other laws that may protect your rights, depending on the type of housing that you live in. Learn about these laws below.
Fair Housing Act
Knowing your legal rights & responsibilities is the first step to ensuring that your rights are respected. Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act is the Fair Housing Act . The intent of the Fair Housing Act is to ban discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national…
Disaster & Emergency Planning
A disaster or emergency can strike at any time - sometimes without warning. Floridians, especially Floridians with disabilities who may need assistance with evacuation or while in a shelter, should plan ahead. Preparing while things are safe and calm will help you cope better when disaster or emergency happens. Planning…
Title III - Medical Professionals & the Rights of People who are Deaf and/or Hard of Hearing
If you are a medical professional, you have an obligation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide equivalent services to individuals with disabilities, including individuals who are deaf and/or hard of hearing. You must ensure that your patients and customers are not treated differently due to their disability…
Title III - Public Accommodations
This title prohibits private places of public accommodation from discriminating against individuals with disabilities. Examples of public accommodations include privately-owned, leased or operated facilities like hotels, restaurants, retail merchants, doctor’s offices, golf courses, private schools, day care centers, health clubs, sports stadiums, movie theaters, and so on. This title sets…
Title II - Transportation
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) applies to both public and private ground transportation providers. The ADA rules that apply to transportation are regulated by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Note: This content is from the ADA National Network
Title II - State and Local Government Activities
Title II applies to State and local government entities and protects qualified individuals with disabilities from discrimination on the basis of disability in services, programs, and activities provided by State and local government entities. Title II requires State and local governments give people with disabilities an equal opportunity to benefit…
Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Abuse is a willful action by a caretaker that results in injury or harm. Neglect is an error by a caretaker which is a serious disregard of responsibility. Exploitation is the act of taking unfair advantage of a person by a caretaker. In the State of Florida, allegations of abuse,…