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August Disability News & Information

Our monthly newsletter includes our latest newsroom posts, resources, blogs and podcasts, and upcoming events.

New Disability Voting Resources for the Upcoming Election

Disability Rights Florida staff is working hard to produce helpful materials to support prospective voters with disabilities. Check out our new voting-related fact sheets, brochure, videos, and resources on our website.

Upcoming Webinar: Voting with a Disability in Florida
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When

Tuesday, September 17th, 2024 at 11AM from 11 am - 12 noon

Where

Accessibility

  • ASL interpreters
  • CART English and translated captioning 

About

In November, there is an important general election. Voters with disabilities have a right to vote independently, privately, and accessibly. Our webinar will discuss your rights, how you can prepare for election day, and the various ways you can vote.
Register for Voting Rights Webinar
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Staff Advocacy Secures Student’s Support Needs 


Christina's school was going to place her in a more restrictive environment without deaf/hard of hearing instruction. Read her success story to learn how we helped.

September Outreach Events


Our staff will be traveling the state to attend and provide resources at the upcoming events below. We hope to see you there!

New Webinar on YouTube: Disaster Preparedness for People with Disabilities

Our latest webinar is now on our website! Tune in to learn about FEMA assistance, resources, and self-advocacy tools that can support you when disasters strike.


Accessibility:

The webinar has ASL interpretation, visual descriptions, along with English and Spanish captions.


Watch the disaster preparedness webinar on YouTube.

The Latest From Our Blog

What are Social Security Overpayments?

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Over the past year, the Social Security Administration has addressed improper benefit payments called overpayments. Depending on the situation, the person receiving money must pay the overpayment back to Social Security.


Read our blog to learn about what overpayments are and how you can be ready if an overpayment happens.

The Latest On Our Podcast

Disability & Gender Equity - with Marissa Ditkowsky
You First Podcast episode art. Text reads: Disability & Gender Equity with Marissa Ditkowsky, a white woman with long dark hair wearing a plaid blazer. You First is a Podcast by Disability Rights Florida.

A conversation with Marissa Ditkowsky about disabled women's access to healthcare, financial freedom, and employment equity.


Listen to "Disability & Gender Equity" or read the episode transcript on our website.

Disabled Journalism - with Cara Reedy
You First Podcast episode art. Text reads: Disabled Journalism. Cara Reedy, a Black woman with shoulder length curly hair smiling wearing silver earrings and a black shirt. You First is a s Podcast by Disability Rights Florida.

A conversation with journalist Cara Reedy about her organization Disabled Journalists Association, ableism within journalism, and the power of disabled storytelling.


Listen to "Disabled Journalism" or read the episode transcript on our website.

Not Dead Yet, Assisted Suicide, and Ongoing Disability Fights - Part 2 with Anita Cameron
You First Podcast episode art. Text reads: The History of ADAPT, Atlantis Community, and Disability Disobedience. Part 1 with disability activist Anita Cameron. Anita, a black person with long grey and black locks wearing a green turtleneck smiling. You First is a s Podcast by Disability Rights Florida

A conversation with Anita about their work at Not Dead Yet, focusing on their work against assisted suicide and their perspectives on medical discrimination and healthcare rationing affecting the disabled community.


Listen to "Not Dead Yet, Assisted Suicide, and Ongoing Disability Fights" or read the episode transcript on our website.

Disability Voting Rights Hotline📞 🗳


Are you facing issues with voting or registering to vote due to your disability?


Call our Disability Rights Voting Hotline at 877-352-7337!


Learn more about your disabled voting rights on our website.

Survey Opportunity: Help Shape the Future of Brain Injury Care in Florida 🧠


Have you experienced a brain injury or take care of someone who has?



Brain Injury Florida and the University of Florida are conducting a brain injury survey to identify the needs and challenges faced by Floridians with brain injuries, their caregivers, and their healthcare providers. Survey responses will be used in developing the 2024 Florida State Plan for Brain Injury.


Take their survey 'Building a System of Resource Facilitation for All Floridians with Brain Injury.'

Housing Discrimination Complaint Generator


Are you facing discrimination where you live because of disability, age, race, color, national origin, religion, gender, or familial status? You can file a complaint with HUD (U.S. Housing and Urban Development) using a new free online tool that only takes a few minutes to complete. It was created by our sister agency, Disability Rights Texas (with HUD funding), and you can use this form no matter what state you live in.

Use the Housing Discrimination Complaint Generator
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Are you facing barriers with Vocational Rehabilitation, Blind Services, or Independent Living services?


Disability Rights Florida is the home of Florida's Client Assistance Program (CAP), and our staff may be able to help!


The Client Assistance Program is a confidential program offered at no cost to you. CAP provides information and assistance to those with disabilities and their families who are involved in vocational rehabilitation and independent living services. Staff at Disability Rights Florida administer the program to empower people with disabilities to understand and exercise their rights to these services. 


Learn more about the Client Assistance Program and when you should contact us for assistance.
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Make your voice heard on disability issues


On the National Disability Rights Network's website, you can learn about federal laws that impact people with disabilities and contact your representative about them through easy-to-use forms.


Take action today on federal disability legislation.

Hurricane Ian Assistance

Disability Rights Florida is here to help you and your loved ones stay safe after a storm.


We can assist you by:

  • Getting access to charging stations for electric wheelchairs
  • Connecting with local support services to help people with disabilities stay in their own homes
  • Addressing housing discrimination based upon disability
  • Transitioning from a shelter back home
  • Locating providers of meals, water, and hygiene supplies
  • Helping people in crisis (i.e. homeless folks), get enrolled onto the iBudget waiver
  • Ensuring that school districts restart special education services in a timely manner
  • Connecting to FEMA to replace damaged accessibility devices


Contact us and request our assistance by phone, TDD, or online.


Visit our Hurricane Resources and Information page for more support.

Request Our Assistance


Are you in need of assistance from Disability Rights Florida?


You may request assistance by phone, mail or TDD. Or you may request assistance online by selecting from these options:

Quick Links

Disability Rights Florida | 800-342-0823 | TDD 800-346-4127

www.DisabilityRightsFlorida.org


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