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Florida has a New Gulf Coast CIL!
Disability Rights Florida’s Client Assistance Program provides information & referral and advocacy services for applicants and clients of VR Agencies and Centers for Independent Living. We are attending a Meet and Greet event at the new Center for Independent Living Gulf Coast (CIL-GC) on Monday November 21, 2011 from 8:30-10:00…
Transition - the Passage from Youth to Adulthood
We are pleased to announce the release of “ Transition – The Passage from Youth to Adulthood ” - our brand new Disability Topic page! It covers everything from moving past high-school to postsecondary school, when to apply for vocational rehabilitation or blind services, how to learn about work incentives…
Refill Medications Early Before a Hurricane or Emergency
Florida law requires insurance companies to refill medications early for hurricane evacuation Disability Rights Florida, Florida’s protection and advocacy system, offers the following advice for citizens to insure they have the necessary medications for hurricane season: Everyone should have a sufficient supply of medical supplies in case of an emergency.…
Fasano Aide Speaks at Disability Rights Florida Conference
By Carl Orth, The Suncoast News Despite a scare this spring over short-lived pay cuts in state funding, participants at a Disability Rights Florida conference last week appeared upbeat and bullish to Greg Giordano. Giordano, chief legislative assistant to state Sen. Mike Fasano, R-New Port Richey, was the opening speaker…
It’s Hurricane Season: Are You Prepared?
A disaster can strike at any time - sometimes without warning! It is important for every Floridian, especially citizens with disabilities and other special needs, to plan ahead for an emergency situation and know what to do in the event of an emergency. The best time to prepare for an…
30th Anniversary of the ADA
July 26, 2020, marks 30 years since the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), an important law created to protect people with disabilities. To celebrate and learn about the 30th anniversary of the ADA, visit adaanniversary.org!
Lawsuit Seeks to End Unnecessary Seclusion and Restraint and Improve Inadequate Treatment
Florida Institutional Legal Services, a public interest law firm that represents people institutionalized in Florida, and Disability Rights Florida, Florida’s protection and advocacy system for people with disabilities, filed a lawsuit in April 2011 against the Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD) on behalf of individuals with intellectual disabilities and…
Disability Rights Florida’s 2010 Annual Report Now Available
Visit our Publications page to download our latest Annual Report, which explains our mission, priorities, services and recent accomplishments. Also, learn how we can help if you are in need of our services. Highlights Include: Empowerment & Self-Advocacy Employment Special Initiatives & Partnerships Systems Change in Education Home & Community…
Free Tax Return Help Through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program
Call to schedule a free tax return preparation appointment at Disability Rights Florida’s Tallahassee office. Assistance is offered on a first-come, first-served basis by appointment only, between 1 pm and 4 pm on April 8, 2011. The free tax help is available to low- to moderate-income people. Individuals with disabilities…
Lawsuit Asks Federal Court to Help Move DD Waiver Waitlist
Disability Rights Florida has filed a class action lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida The lawsuit, Dykes et. al v. Dudek et. al, seeks declaratory and injunctive relief on behalf of over 19,000 individuals with developmental disabilities (“DD”) who are awaiting DD Medicaid…