Disability Rights Florida
@DisabilityRtsFL
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Providing free and confidential Protection and Advocacy services statewide to people with disabilities for 40 years. Call 800-342-0823 to request assistance.
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Joined January 2011
Happy 50th Anniversary, IDEA! The Education for All Handicapped Children Act was signed in 1975 and later became the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. IDEA protects the rights of children with disabilities to learn and take part in school with their peers across
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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
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Osceola County families, students, and school staff: Disability Rights Florida wants to hear from you. If recent changes to special education placements, classroom models, or transportation have affected a student you care for, please share your experience. Your story helps us
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Gratitude matters, but it can’t replace strong public systems. Our new blog looks at how appreciation and advocacy work together for people with disabilities in Florida. Read more: https://t.co/5mtRSDRS4c
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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: https://t.co/kD7REljo3S Watch: https://t.co/9XKn9GG6xV
#DisabilityRights #Podcast #Florida
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Congress has ended the government shutdown after 43 days. The Department of Agriculture (including SNAP) and the Department of Veterans Affairs are funded through September 2026. All other federal programs are funded through January 30, 2026, so Congress will need to reach
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Service animals give people with disabilities greater independence, safety, and confidence. But understanding the laws and responsibilities around them can be confusing. Join our free webinar on Service Animals on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 12 noon (ET). Learn
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Osceola County families, students, and school staff: Disability Rights Florida wants to hear from you. If recent changes to special education placements, classroom models, or transportation have affected a student you care for, please share your experience. Your story helps us
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Service animals give people with disabilities greater independence, safety, and confidence. But understanding the laws and responsibilities around them can be confusing. Join our free webinar on Service Animals on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 12 noon (ET). Learn
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Alice Wong, a powerful voice in disability rights, has passed away. Her work helped people across the country understand why real access and self-advocacy matter. Through the Disability Visibility Project, she created space for people with disabilities to share their stories in
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When the system fails, neighbors step up. This month, many people in our community are facing food insecurity as benefits are disrupted during the government shutdown. Our new blog shows how local support, self-advocacy, and accessible resources can make a difference, especially
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Service animals give people with disabilities greater independence, safety, and confidence. But understanding the laws and responsibilities around them can be confusing. Join our free webinar on Service Animals on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 12 noon (ET). Learn
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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.
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Native American Heritage Month is a time to honor the deep history, strength, and leadership of Native peoples—and to recognize the experiences of Deaf and Disabled Native Americans whose stories are too often overlooked. Their voices and cultures hold powerful lessons about
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Tune in during November to learn about some incredible Deaf, disabled, and chronically ill native leaders, artists, and activists.
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Osceola County families, students, and school staff: Disability Rights Florida wants to hear from you. If recent changes to special education placements, classroom models, or transportation have affected a student you care for, please share your experience. Your story helps us
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Service animals give people with disabilities greater independence, safety, and confidence. But understanding the laws and responsibilities around them can be confusing. Join our free webinar on Service Animals on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 12 noon (ET). Learn
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Did you know folks with disabilities have the right to get help when voting? Check out this NDRN guide about your right to help to learn more. Please share with your contacts so that folks know what to expect tomorrow at the polls! https://t.co/OJJauVkEqD
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SNAP benefits for November are currently at risk in Florida due to the federal funding situation, according to the Florida Department of Children and Families. Many people with disabilities and their families rely on SNAP to buy groceries. If your benefits are delayed, you are
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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.
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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: https://t.co/pI90ppApOM
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