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…


Advocacy Groups, Parents and Students Sue Palm Beach County School District for Harmful, Illegal Use of the Baker Act

Tuesday, June 22, 2021

PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. – Today, a group of Palm Beach County parents and students, Disability Rights Florida, and the Florida State Conference of the NAACP…


Monday, May 03, 2021

Disability Rights Florida often takes legal action to protect the lives and well-being of Floridians with disabilities.

What is Litigation?

Litigation is the proccess of taking legal…


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…


Why Disability Rights Florida Joined the Lawsuit Against Broward Sheriff

Wednesday, June 24, 2020

By Peter Sleasman, Interim Executive Director, Disability Rights Florida

As the spread of coronavirus (or COVID-19) continues in Broward County and throughout the State of Florida, individuals with…


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