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Advocacy 101 - Challenging an Agency’s Denial or Reduction of Your Medicaid Services
This Disability Topic and the related e-booklet titled Advocacy 101 both explain the steps required to challenge a denial or reduction of a Medicaid State Plan or Medicaid Waiver service. Medicaid services are provided through the Medicaid State Plan and various home and community-based services programs called Medicaid Waivers. The…
Overview of the ADA
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) became law in 1990. The ADA is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including jobs, schools, transportation, and all public and private places that are open to the general public. The purpose of…
Advocacy 101 Webinar on January 23, 2013
Free Webinar Advocacy 101: Challenging an Agency's Denial or Reduction of Your Medicaid Services Wednesday, January 23, 2013 1:00pm - 2:30pm EST You will learn: The three most important things to look for in an agency Medicaid denial or reduction notice. The five steps in preparing for a Medicaid administrative…
Voter Protection Hotline and Survey
Every vote counts. If you are a person with a disability in Florida and have any questions or difficulties with accommodation or accessibility while voting, please call our Voter Protection Hotline at 877-352-7337 Once you have voted, the National Council on Disability wants to hear about YOUR voting experiences. Through…
Advocacy 101
We've updated our Advocacy 101 e-booklet and posted a condensed version on our website. If you are a Floridian enrolled in Medicaid or a Medicaid Waiver program, these materials will help you learn more about your rights and responsibilities. Access these materials at the Advocacy 101 - Challenging an Agency's…
October 9 - Deadline to Register to Vote
Only 4 business days remain to register to vote at your county Supervisor of Elections office. You may also register this weekend if you locate an event where the Supervisor or a voter registration agency will be conducting registration. To register you must: Be a resident of Florida and a…
Did You Receive an iBudget Reduction?
If you received a notice about reduction of your iBudget, contact Disability Rights Florida to complete an intake either online or by phone. Please be prepared to provide the iBudget notice, a copy of the support plan and cost plan, and any supporting documents. To help us understand your concerns,…