Disability Rights Florida argue for protection of the rights of people with mental illness at Florida Supreme Court

Thursday, February 10, 2022

People with mental illness have a constitutional right to be in the same courtroom with the judge who will decide whether they will be committed to…


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…


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…


Disability Rights Florida Receives National Award for Report on Rights Violations in Homestead Shelter

Monday, June 15, 2020

TALLAHASSEE, June 15, 2020 — Disability Rights Florida (DRF), the State’s designated protection and advocacy system for individuals with disabilities, was awarded the National Disability Rights…


Disability Rights Florida Shines Spotlight on Homestead Shelter

Tuesday, September 10, 2019

TALLAHASSEE, SEPTEMBER 10, 2019—Disability Rights Florida, Florida’s Protection and Advocacy system, has released its Follow-Up Monitoring Report of the Homestead Emergency Temporary Shelter for Unaccompanied…