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Exploitation at Work

Tuesday, February 08, 2011

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…

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Complete a Survey About Emergencies and People with Vision and Hearing Disabilities

Thursday, January 27, 2011

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…

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New Name. Same Protection and Advocacy.

Monday, January 10, 2011

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…

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    Division of Vocational Rehabilitation at the Florida Department of Education has Announced Six Rule Development Workshops

    Thursday, September 16, 2010

    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…

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    Get Involved! You Can Participate in the Department of Education’s “Student Self-Administration of Medication” Rulemaking

    Friday, September 10, 2010

    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…

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    Call to Action: Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Rulemaking Workshops

    Tuesday, August 17, 2010

    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…

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    Updates on Legislative and Public Affairs staffing at Disability Rights Florida

    Monday, August 02, 2010

    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…

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    Guardianship Trainings in Miami on July 30 - 31 and Orlando on August 13 - 14

    Wednesday, July 14, 2010

    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…

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    Disability Rights Florida Proudly Announces Appointment of Paul E. Liles as Senior Trial Counsel

    Thursday, July 08, 2010

    Paul E. Liles will join Disability Rights Florida on July 12 and will work from our Tampa office.

    Mr. Liles is relocating to Tampa from Ft.…

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    Personal Care Assistant Services for Children with Developmental Disabilities Restored

    Thursday, July 08, 2010

    Disability Rights Florida settles lawsuit with Agency for Health Care Administration

    In late 2009, as part of the transition for personal care assistant (PCA) services for…

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    Disability Rights Florida Seeking Public Input Through July 17

    Tuesday, June 08, 2010

    Disability Rights Florida is taking public input now on goals for 2011. Public input will be accepted from June 8 – July 17, 2010.

    There are…

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    New Protections against Abusive Restraint and Seclusion of Students with Disabilities to Become Law on July 1, 2010

    Tuesday, June 08, 2010

    The Florida legislature’s first enactment of law to address widespread concern about the use of seclusion and restraint on students with disabilities in public school has…

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    New Protections for Vulnerable Children and Adults to Become Law on July 1, 2010

    Tuesday, June 08, 2010

    HB 7069 was recently signed by the Governor. This new law substantially updates the requirements for the criminal background screening of workers and volunteers serving and…

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    Disability Rights Florida at the 2010 Family Cafe June 18 - 20

    Tuesday, June 08, 2010

    The 12th Annual Family Café Conference is just days away and Disability Rights Florida is looking forward to it! Since the Family Café began in…

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    Systems Change and Personal Advocacy Panel Discussion June 15

    Tuesday, June 08, 2010

    June 15 at 3:15 p.m. at the Florida Independent Living Conference at Walt Disney World Hilton Resort

    Gayle Miller, Disability Rights Florida Attorney and Equal Access…

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