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Independent Living for People with Disabilities in Florida: Know Your Rights & Resources
Introduction Everyone deserves the right to choose where to live, work, and participate in the community. For people with disabilities, independent living is a fundamental right protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Olmstead v. L.C. Supreme Court decision . These laws affirm that people with disabilities…
Assistive Technology for People with Disabilities: Your Guide to Independence & Access
Assistive Technology is a Necessity, Not a Luxury Many people think assistive technology (AT) is just a convenience—like a high-tech gadget that makes life easier. But for people with disabilities, AT is essential for independence, communication, and full participation in everyday life. Imagine trying to send a text message without…
Celebrating Black Disability Activists: Honoring History, Empowering Voices, Inspiring Action
Introduction Black people with disabilities often face unfair treatment because of both their race and their disability. Legal scholar Kimberlé Crenshaw introduced the idea of intersectionality to explain how having more than one marginalized identity can create unique challenges. This blog highlights eight Black disability activists who are making a…
Upcoming Webinar - Medicaid Long Term Care Waiver Application Process and Waitlist
When Wednesday, February 26, 2025, from 11 am - 12 noon Where Zoom - watch the recording here! Accessibility ASL interpreters CART English and translated captioning About This webinar will provide individuals with disabilities and other advocates an overview of the requirements and application process for the Medicaid Long Term…
Ensuring Safe Accommodations for Air Travelers with Disabilities Using Wheelchairs
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg recently announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has implemented new protections for individuals with disabilities in commercial air travel. These measures are designed to ensure passengers with disabilities can fly safely and with dignity. The new final rule establishes stricter requirements for airlines…
Social Security Administration Launches New Applicant Survey
The Social Security Administration’s (SSA) Office of Retirement and Disability Policy (ORDP) will soon send applicants a New Applicant Survey (NAS) to collect important information about Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) applicants and their experiences with the application process. The NAS will collect information from…
DRF Joins National Coalition for Gender Justice in Health Policy Calls on Congress to Protect Medicaid
On January 8, 2025, 134 members of the National Coalition for Gender Justice in Health Policy and allied organizations called on Congress to protect Medicaid from any cuts, such as per capita caps, block grants, work requirements, Medicaid expansion elimination or disincentives, Federal Medical Assistance Percentages or benefit cuts, or…
Encore Episode: By and For People with Disabilities - with Elizabeth Wright and Jennifer Price
An encore presentation of an episode originally published in September 2021.
How to Request a Work Accommodation
How do I request a reasonable accommodation? You only have to let your employer know that you need an adjustment or change at work for a reason related to a medical condition. You do not have to mention the ADA or use the phrase “reasonable accommodation.” Your request doesn’t need…
Upcoming Webinar - Medicaid iBudget Waiver Eligibility and Crisis Applications
When Wednesday, January 15, 2025, from 11 am - 12 noon Where Zoom - watch the recording here! Accessibility ASL interpreters CART English and translated captioning About This webinar will discuss the process for applying for the iBudget Waiver through Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD) including the various eligibility…