Disability Rights Florida

Florida lawmakers have tried for years to curb youth Baker Acts. This year, with the passage of parental notification measures, they may have finally moved the needle.

People with disabilities face significant hurdles as COVID-19 protocols have made it harder for them to attend meetings of the Florida House and Senate.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau's 2016 figures, 8.6% of Floridians under 65 have a disability. That demographic has a lower turnout than voters without disabilities.

October is Disability Employment Awareness Month. Florida kicked off its observance of the month Thursday at Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay.Tampa restaurateur…

The state Department of Children and Families has agreed to settle a lawsuit brought by Disability Rights Florida and move toward providing more options...

The legislature’s unscheduled Sine Die killed plenty of bills, but some say the loss of many anticipated disability bills hit the hardest.

When a hurricane is approaching, everyone needs to have a plan in place. When you have medical needs, that preparation becomes even more critical. Dr....