DRF Opposes DeSantis Administration’s Plan to Defund Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives and Demands Clarification on Repercussions for Disabled University Students and Staff

Tuesday, May 23, 2023

May 15, 2023 Update --

Senate Bill 266 was passed and signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis. 

We are deeply concerned about the repercussions this…


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…


DRF Public Testimony for HB1221: Disability Abortions

Tuesday, April 06, 2021

Delivered by Olivia Babis, Senior Public Policy Analyst, Disability Rights Florida

I have worked with many of you for three sessions now. To get to committee meetings…


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…


Disability Rights Florida Sues Florida Department of Corrections for Breach of Settlement Agreement Protecting Incarcerated People with Physical Disabilities

Thursday, December 05, 2019

Disability Rights Florida, Florida’s federally-funded Protection and Advocacy organization for individuals with disabilities, has brought suit against the Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) over its systemic…


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