We’re taking a short winter break! ❄️ Disability Rights Florida will be closed Dec 25–26 and Jan 1–2. Client Intake will be closed Dec 25th - Jan 4th. We hope everyone enjoys a safe, restful holiday season. We’ll be back to support Floridians with disabilities as soon as we return.

Students with disabilities face unfair barriers in college when schools demand new paperwork or give unclear steps for accommodations. The RISE Act would fix this. Urge Congress to act: secure.everyaction.com/JhYaHVVMgEiN...

🎙️ New Episode: Enough Is Enough We talk with Prof. Sara Ryan about the crisis of preventable deaths in learning disabilities, the systems that keep failing families, and the urgent need for change. This is a deeply important conversation. Listen now: disabilityrightsflorida.org/podcast

Disability Rights Florida is proud to see Managing Attorney Leigh Markowitz speak with @fox35orlando about the DOJ’s investigation into SeaWorld’s ban on rollator walkers. Full interview: www.fox35orlando.com/video/175130

Our webinar Service Animals: Your Independence, Your Access, Your Rights is now on YouTube. Clear guidance on service animal laws, public access, and how people with disabilities can protect their rights. Watch here: youtu.be/SWcdh5eb40U

Happy 50th Anniversary, IDEA! The Education for All Handicapped Children Act was signed in 1975. It was later renamed the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. IDEA continues to protect education rights for children with disabilities across the country.

Honoring the strength and leadership of people with disabilities across Florida this Thanksgiving. Your advocacy and persistence shape stronger communities every day. Wishing you a safe and meaningful holiday. #DisabilityRightsFL #Thanksgiving2025 #AccessForAll

Gratitude is important, but it should never silence the need for systems that work. Our latest blog explores how appreciation and advocacy go hand in hand for people with disabilities in Florida. Read it here: disabilityrightsflorida.org/blog/entry/w...

Season 2 is here! The first two episodes of our podcast are out now. Listen wherever you get your podcasts or watch on YouTube. Start listening: disabilityrightsflorida.org/podcast Watch: www.youtube.com/@DisabilityR... #DisabilityRights #Podcast #Florida

Congress has ended the 43-day shutdown, but many Floridians could still face delays in SNAP, LIHEAP, and health coverage, and another funding deadline looms Jan 30, 2026. Get updates & disability-focused resources: disabilityrightsflorida.org/newsroom

Join our free Service Animals Webinar on Nov 19, 2025, 11 a.m.–12 noon (ET) to learn your rights and responsibilities under the law. Register now: disabilityrightsflorida.org/resources/se...

Alice Wong was a leader who expanded understanding of disability rights and self advocacy. Her passing is a significant loss. Her work continues to guide advocates today. Learn more about her legacy: disabilityvisibilityproject.com/

When benefits pause, community answers the call. Learn where to find food, how to ask for accessible help, and how you can support neighbors during the shutdown. Read the full story and share to reach a neighbor in need: disabilityrightsflorida.org/blog/entry/w...

Join our free Service Animals Webinar on Nov 19, 2025, 11 a.m.–12 noon (ET) to learn your rights and responsibilities under the law. Register now: disabilityrightsflorida.org/resources/se...

Today we honor all who served. Veterans with disabilities have strengthened our nation through courage, service, and sacrifice. As we reflect on their impact, let’s continue building communities where every veteran has access, respect, and opportunity.

Osceola County families, students, and school staff - Has a change to special ed placement, supports, or transportation affected your student? Share your story with Disability Rights Florida: disabilityrightsflorida.org/newsroom/sto...

Join our free Service Animals Webinar on Nov 19, 2025, 11 a.m.–12 noon (ET) to learn your rights and responsibilities under the law. Register now: disabilityrightsflorida.org/resources/se...

What are you really putting on this Halloween? A costume, or a set of assumptions? It’s time to unmask ableism. Let’s rethink who gets left out, who gets turned into a punchline, and what real welcome looks like.

Update: Federal shutdown and essential benefits Week four of the shutdown is creating real risks for many people with disabilities and their families. Even if Congress reaches a deal soon, November benefits may be delayed. Read our newsroom update: disabilityrightsflorida.org/newsroom/sto...

Happy National Cat Day from our team! Cats are natural advocates. They don't apologize for needing specific accommodations like the quiet corner, the predictable routine, the perfectly positioned resting spot. Sound familiar? That's disability justice.

Join our free Service Animals Webinar on Nov 19, 2025, 11 a.m.–12 noon (ET) to learn your rights and responsibilities under the law. Register now: disabilityrightsflorida.org/resources/se...

Being hired is just the beginning. Real progress happens when disabled employees are heard, respected, and empowered to lead. Learn how listening to disabled voices strengthens workplaces for everyone. Read our blog at: disabilityrightsflorida.org/blog/entry/n...

New resource: a free wallet card for people with brain injuries, created with Brain Injury Florida. It helps explain symptoms, communication needs, and ADA rights during emergencies. Learn more and get your card here: disabilityrightsflorida.org/publications...

Season 2 of Disability Deep Dive drops Nov 6! New guests. Bigger conversations. And now, it’s a video podcast. Because disability isn’t a single story. It’s part of every story. Watch or listen wherever you get your podcasts. #DisabilityDeepDive #Podcast #DisabilityRightsFlorida

Join our free Service Animals Webinar on Nov 19, 2025, 11 a.m.–12 noon (ET) to learn your rights and responsibilities under the law. Register now: disabilityrightsflorida.org/resources/se...

Disability Rights Florida has joined a broad coalition of national, state, and local disability, civil rights, and education groups calling for an immediate reversal of recent layoffs at the U.S. Department of Education. Read the full joint statement here: bit.ly/49dI7b4

Trigger warning: This post discusses domestic and sexual violence. Domestic violence creates barriers for people with disabilities—like inaccessible shelters, communication obstacles, and bias. Learn more and find self-advocacy tools in our latest blog: disabilityrightsflorida.org/blog/entry/t...

On World Mental Health Day, we shine a light on the importance of mental health for all. PAIMI works to make sure people with mental health conditions are supported and have access to the care they deserve. You are not alone. #WorldMentalHealthDay

The full first season of Disability Deep Dive is here! Real stories. Real advocacy. Real change. Catch up now before season two launches Nov 4. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. disabilityrightsflorida.org/podcast/ #DisabilityDeepDive #DisabilityRights

Trigger warning: This post discusses domestic violence. People with disabilities face higher rates of sexual & intimate partner violence—but this is preventable. Learn. Believe. Act. Help is available 24/7: RAINN 800-656-HOPE

A government shutdown can cause confusion, but key benefits for people with disabilities like Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid continue. More info: disabilityrightsflorida.org/newsroom/sto... #GovernmentShutdown #DisabilityRights

We’re celebrating the PADD Program anniversary! For years, the PADD Program has protected rights and supported people with developmental disabilities to lead full lives. Your voice matters, learn more and get involved.

Section 504 was the first U.S. law to ban disability discrimination. Decades later, it remains a cornerstone of access and equality in schools, healthcare, housing, & more. The fight for full participation continues.

Strong communities are built when people support each other. Peer support gives people with disabilities a chance to share experiences, build confidence, and thrive together. Read our blog to learn why disabled peer support matters: disabilityrightsflorida.org/blog/entry/w...

Did you get a notice from SSA saying you were “overpaid”? It simply means the Social Security Administration believes you received more money than you should have. Don’t panic. You still have options and rights. Learn more: disabilityrightsflorida.org/publications...

Couldn’t make our webinar on Florida’s mental health system? Watch the recording for answers about treatment options and finding support. Watch now: youtu.be/BNp5DjBZSAo

1 in 4 people aren’t registered to vote or aren’t sure if they are. Your vote matters! Check your registration or sign up this National Voter Registration Day: registertovoteflorida.gov/home #NationalVoterRegistrationDay

Ableism is exhausting and it’s not your imagination. Our new blog breaks down how ableism drains people with disabilities every day and what real support looks like. Read & share: disabilityrightsflorida.org/blog/entry/a... #DisabilityRights #EndAbleism

Today we remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and honor the survivors, families, and first responders who carry that day with them. We also remember the many people with disabilities who faced unique barriers in those moments and in the years that followed.

Healthcare. Schools. Housing. Work. Transportation. Systems should support people, not harm them. When systems work for people with disabilities, they work better for everyone. What barriers do you want to see removed in the systems you rely on?

Struggling to understand Florida’s mental health system? Join our free webinar on Sept 10 at 11AM. ✔️ Learn how the system works ✔️ Explore treatment options ✔️ Find the right services for you or your family Register: disabilityrightsflorida.org/resources/un... #DisabilityRightsFL

Ableism is treating people with disabilities as less or building barriers that limit full participation. It’s a weight carried every day. Ready to help lighten the load? Comment ‘I’m in’ or tag a changemaker.

Struggling to understand Florida’s mental health system? Join our free webinar on Sept 10 at 11AM. ✔️ Learn how the system works ✔️ Explore treatment options ✔️ Find the right services for you or your family Register: disabilityrightsflorida.org/resources/un... #DisabilityRightsFL

We’re excited to welcome Dr. Lisa Meeks to Disability Deep Dive! Dr. Meeks is breaking new ground by advocating for people with disabilities in medical education. Listen in here: disabilityrightsflorida.org/podcast/stor...

Barriers aren’t just inconveniences. They shut people with disabilities out of jobs, healthcare, and community life. Accessibility isn’t a privilege. It isn’t “extra.” It’s a right. Period. 🔗 Learn more: disabilityrightsflorida.org/

Struggling to understand Florida’s mental health system? Join our free webinar on Sept 10 at 11AM. ✔️ Learn how the system works ✔️ Explore treatment options ✔️ Find the right services for you or your family Register: disabilityrightsflorida.org/resources/un... #DisabilityRightsFL

Lawmakers are pushing legislation that threatens community-based mental health services and could make it easier to institutionalize people with disabilities. Disability Rights Florida strongly opposes these changes. Learn more and speak up: disabilityrightsflorida.org/newsroom/sto...

🐾 Meet the Dogs of DRF! 🐾 We asked our team to share photos of their furry companions and wow, did our inbox get cuter! Drop a pic of your own four-legged advocate in the comments and let’s fill this space with canine joy! 🐶💙 #DogsOfDRF #NationalDogDay #DisabilityRights

It’s #NationalDogDay! From expert service dogs to the world’s best biscuit beggars, we’re celebrating ALL dogs. They show us the power of self-advocacy, loyalty, and friendship. Plus, they remind us to nap when we need to! Share your dog’s story below. 🐶💚

Struggling to understand Florida’s mental health system? Join our free webinar on Sept 10 at 11AM. ✔️ Learn how the system works ✔️ Explore treatment options ✔️ Find the right services for you or your family Register: disabilityrightsflorida.org/resources/un... #DisabilityRightsFL