News Room | Tag: Accessibility
Disability Rights Florida is first disability organization to add American Sign Language (ASL) to website using Signly
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
Disability Rights Florida (DRF) recently contracted with UK-based Signly to be the second known US website and first known US disability organization to use Sign…
Disability Rights Florida Reaches Settlement with Florida Department of Corrections Requiring Systemic Reforms to Treatment of Incarcerated People with Disabilities
Thursday, November 18, 2021
November 19, 2021, TALLAHASSEE – Disability Rights Florida, the state’s designated Protection and Advocacy system for individuals with disabilities, has reached a settlement with the…
A Statement on the Passing of U.S. Supreme Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Monday, September 21, 2020
Today our hearts are heavy with the profound loss of a fearless defender and champion of accessibility and inclusion for people with disabilities. Justice Ruth Bader…
Florida’s ADA 30th Anniversary Celebration reveals lack of understanding for residents with disabilities
Wednesday, July 29, 2020
By Peter Sleasman, Executive Director & Olivia Babis, Public Policy Analyst
Sunday, July 26, 2020, marked the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) being…
Complaint Filed Against Florida Governor for Violating ADA Laws
Monday, July 13, 2020
TALLAHASSEE, July 13, 2020 — Disability Rights Florida (DRF), the State’s designated protection and advocacy system for individuals with disabilities, and the National Association of the…