Our Services

Disability Rights Florida is a nonprofit organization that provides legal advocacy and rights protection for adults and children with a wide range of disabilities. Our staff attorneys, advocates and investigators address civil rights violations, abuse and neglect, and discrimination specifically in these areas:

  • Disputes involving Medicaid eligibility including Protected Medicaid, Home & Community Based Services Waivers, and Medicare Savings Programs.
  • Discrimination in housing, architectural barriers, service animals, transportation, and access to public and private programs and services.
  • Abuse, neglect, and rights violations in an institution, prison or jail.
  • Rights to a least restrictive environment, privacy, choice, dignity, and other basic human and civil rights.
  • Barriers to a free and appropriate education, K-12 special education, transition services, and post-secondary education.
  • Access to mental health and support services that provide individualized treatment including adults and students with psychiatric disabilities.
  • Employment accommodations, as well as accessing, maintaining or regaining employment, and vocational rehabilitation (through our Client Assistance Program).
  • Rights to effective and accessible communication like American Sign Language and accessible print and electronic information.
  • Access to services that will enable veterans with service-related injuries a successful transition to civilian life.
  • Investigation of stolen or misused funds, exploitation, or neglect by representative payees.
  • Voting registration, vote casting, and accessible polling places.
  • Access to assistive technology and devices such as communication devices and power wheelchairs.
  • Supported Decision-Making as an alternative to guardianship.

If we can't be of direct assistance, we refer people to other sources of help.

All services are free and confidential.

Statewide Initiatives

  • Educating policy makers about the needs of people with disabilities
  • Systemic and legal advocacy
  • Collaborative work on disability rights issues
  • Monitoring of public programs and facilities
  • Workshops and trainings