Disability Rights Florida (DRF) is a federally mandated Protection & Advocacy (P&A) organization, which means we are authorized and funded by several government agencies to protect the rights of persons with disabilities. Those agencies include:
- Administration for Children and Families,
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration,
- Rehabilitation Services Administration,
- Health Resources and Services Administration, and
- Social Security Administration.
DRF is also a part of the nationally designated Protection & Advocacy System, National Disability Rights Network. Collectively, the P&A/CAP (Client Protection Program) Network is the largest provider of legally based advocacy services to people with disabilities in the United States.
The following list of federal formula grants and the statutory authority for each grant makes up a significant portion of funding for Disability Rights Florida. We also receive private grants and contributions from individuals.