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Resources and insight direct from Disability Rights Florida (DRF) staff and others in the community. Disability Rights Florida offers free and confidential services to Floridians with disabilities.
Disability Rights Florida
1w ago
Whether you have a visible disability, invisible disability, chronic illness, or other health issues, being a parent with a disability is possible. In fact, there are lots of parents with disabilities. The National Research Center for Parents with Disabilities found that there are over 4.4 million parents who have a disability.   ..read more
Disability Rights Florida
3w ago
Have your Medicaid services or programs been cut or new requests denied? If so, you need to know about Medicaid Fair Hearings ..read more
Disability Rights Florida
4M ago
Members of the disability community experience very real barriers, oppression, and discrimination daily. That fact cannot and should not be swept under the rug of comforting euphemisms ..read more
Disability Rights Florida
5M ago
November is Native American Heritage Month. Tune in throughout November to learn about some incredible Deaf, disabled, and chronically ill native leaders, artists, and activists who are Indigenous to or currently residing in the United States ..read more
Disability Rights Florida
7M ago
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, and in today's inclusive and diverse workforce, people with disabilities are increasingly being recognized for the valuable skills and perspectives they bring to the table. Employers are discovering that hiring individuals with disabilities is not just an act of social responsibility but a wise business decision. This blog post will explore five compelling reasons why people with disabilities make great employees.  ..read more
Disability Rights Florida
7M ago
September is National Guide Dog Month, a time to recognize and appreciate the tireless efforts of service dogs. In this blog, we aim to emphasize the rights of owners of service dogs, as well as the crucial role they play in assisting people with disabilities ..read more
Disability Rights Florida
7M ago
In honor of International Week of Deaf People, we debunk common misconceptions about Sign Language, Deaf Culture, and deafness ..read more
Disability Rights Florida
8M ago
Disability Rights Florida wants to empower students and their supporters to take on their education. We hope that by making these terms more accessible and easier to understand, you’ll have the language and confidence to take on this school year ..read more
Disability Rights Florida
10M ago
July is Disability Pride Month! Add one of these books by disabled authors to your reading list ..read more
Disability Rights Florida
11M ago
As with all LGBTQ+ youth, LGBTQ+ youth with disabilities should be aware of laws and regulations that protect them from discrimination based on their sexual orientation or gender identity ..read more