Search Results
Search for:
Total results: 669.
Developmental Disabilities Awareness Day on March 23
Hundreds of people will advocate to protect the quality of life of Floridians with developmental disabilities at the Capitol on Developmental Disabilities Awareness Day. The Florida Developmental Disabilities Council (FDDC) and the ARC of Florida are sponsoring these activities on March 23rd. Advocates will educate legislators about the importance of…
Fifth Annual Behavioral Health Day at the Capitol on March 9
Save the date and spread the word! The 5th Annual Behavioral Health Day will be held on Wednesday, March 9th, at the Capitol in Tallahassee, Florida. We would like to collect data from each area of the state to report back to state legislators on the number of people in…
Exploitation at Work
In a report released last month, the National Disability Rights Network (NDRN) found a total failure of the disability service system to provide quality work for people with disabilities. The report focuses on the problems with segregated work, sheltered environments and low wages. The report highlights a massive breakdown between…
Complete a Survey About Emergencies and People with Vision and Hearing Disabilities
The Governor’s Commission on Disabilities is conducting a survey to understand the needs of Floridians with vision and hearing disabilities in emergencies. If you have a vision or hearing disability, please visit http://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/430588/Emergency-Response-Sensory-Disability to complete a five minute survey about your preferences. All responses are anonymous and will be combined…
New Name. Same Protection and Advocacy.
The Advocacy Center for Persons with Disabilities is now Disability Rights Florida . Designated protection and advocacy system for individuals with disabilities in the State of Florida. Authority and responsibility under eight federal programs. Statewide not-for-profit corporation. Provides information & referral, self-advocacy support, advocacy services, dispute resolution representation, systemic advocacy,…
DVR at the FL DOE has Announced Six Rule Development Workshops
Disability Rights Florida encourages people with disabilities to attend a DVR rule development workshop! Six workshops have been scheduled. Let your voice be heard! To get involved you can attend a workshop to learn about the proposed policies and procedures or to give your input. Drafts of the new rules…
Get Involved! Participate in DOE “Student Self-Administration of Medication” Rulemaking
The Florida legislature enacted HB 747 and authorized the Florida Department of Education to make rules. The Florida Department of Education (DOE) has begun the rule development process to address in more detail the procedures for students who self-administer medication at school. This rule would affect students with diabetes, asthma,…
Call to Action: Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Rulemaking Workshops
Disability Rights Florida needs your help with a time-sensitive matter! We want your voice to be heard by Florida’s Division of Vocational Rehabilitation. We urge you and all interested persons to contact the Division to request rulemaking workshops—an essential opportunity for public input in the rulemaking process. You can request…
Disability Rights Florida announces the appointments to Directors of Legislative and Public Affairs
Disability Rights Florida is pleased to announce the appointment of Dana Farmer as Director of Legislative and Public Affairs. Dana obtained a Bachelor’s degree with a major in Criminology and a minor in Counseling, and a Master’s degree in Public Administration from Florida State University. She is a past membe…
Guardianship Trainings in Miami on July 30 - 31 and Orlando on August 13 - 14
Disability Rights Florida is a 2010 partner of the Lighting the Way to Guardianship and Other Decision-making Alternatives trainings. The trainings are being held in Miami and Orlando, and each training will be presented twice. The first training in each location is for judges and attorneys. The Miami training will…