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"Petting, scratching, and cuddling a dog could be as soothing to the mind and heart as deep meditation and almost as good for the soul as prayer."
"Compassion for animals is intimately associated with goodness of character, and it may be confidently asserted that he who is cruel to animals cannot be a good man."
I
really
like dogs!
- Matthew Dietz, Chair-Elect of the Animal Law Section of the Florida Bar
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Aftereffect
is a podcast produced by WYNC Studios, and hosted by Audrey Quinn. In this series, Audrey weaves Arnaldo Rios-Soto’s story and explains how Florida is ill-equipped to provide adequate community-based services for him, and what he went through.
At Disability Independence Group, we represent many Persons with Disabilities who may not be able to express themselves in the same way that a neurotypical person may do so. Audrey Quinn tells Arnaldo’s story from many different standpoints, including his own standpoint.
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How Hooters killed a Bad Florida Pro-Business ADA Protection Law
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“No Ultrasound – No Lease” and “Show me your scar” - Discrimination in Affordable Housing in Broward County
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Sorrento’s assistant manager called Ms. Davis and asked if she was pregnant. She responded that she was. Sorrento’s assistant manager stated that she should have let them know that she was pregnant in her application, and that she was required to show them a letter from her doctor and an ultrasound picture at the time of the tenancy. Soon thereafter, on January 11, 2018, Sorrento sent a Notice of Non-Renewal of Lease Agreement
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Litigation Update –
Hobbs v. Florida Board of Bar Examiners
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Decorated Army Vet Seeks Admission to the Florida Bar, but treatment for psychological scars lead to additional character and fitness barriers
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On June 16, 2018, U.S. District Judge Robert Hinkle upheld Captain Julius Hobbs cause of action against the Florida Court’s licensing board, the Florida Board of Bar Examiners, for establishing discriminatory barriers based on his adjustment disorder as a result of his ten year service in the U.S. Army. Cpt. Hobbs case is a clarion call for immediate changes to remove barriers to the legal profession for persons who seek mental health assistance.
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Out and About with DIG
National Disability Voter Registration Week
July 16-20, 2018
Supper Social Club
August 6, 2018
NACC
August 23-25, 2018
San Antonio, TX
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Budgets made easy.
A personal budget can help you take control of your money without sacrificing everything.In this course we’ll learn the basics of budgeting, explore a few budgeting tools and explore setting short term and long terms goals. Space is limited. This event will have ASL service available.
At the Capital One Cafe on Miracle Mile.
50 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables, FL 33134
Saturday, June 30, 2018, at 11am
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Matthew and Debbie Dietz next to Sherri Hazeltine and Rex from the Royal DJs at the Family Cafe
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Matt and Debbie next to the Guido the Family Cafe chef
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Matt being given the Animal Law Section award with pit bull puppy, Delilah, in a bag
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Gregg Morton giving Matthew Dietz the Animal Law Section award in the Puppy Pit
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Osceola County Animal Services table from The Puppy Pit at the Florida Bar
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Debbie hugging Delilah the six week old puppy
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Puppy Pit hours at the FL Bar Conference
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10 reasons to have a companion animal.
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Thanks so much all of the Sponsors of the Puppy Pit , Pets Ad Litem, Hon. Lester Langer (Ret.), Andromeda Monroe, Dave Boyer, Debbie Brown, ZooTampa at Lowry Park, Peggy Hoyt, Ralph A DeMeo, and Baker Donelson
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DIG Intern Carolina with Debbie, Matt, and Lucy
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Debbie and Wallet Card Training at Marino Campus at FIU with the FIU Police
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Bob Josefsberg giving Matthew Dietz the prized Podhurst Josefsberg tennis trophy
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Susan Windmiller, president of the League of Women Voters in Miami-Dade, Florida Law Foundation Fellow Kelly Hawk, Debbie Dietz and Sharon Langer
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Alison Bethel and Matthew Dietz embracing
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DIG and Legal Services of Greater Miami training on The Baker Act
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Award winners Tony Musto and Matthew Dietz - accompanied by Section president Craig McCarthy and Chief Justice Labarga
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Matt and Friends from the National Fair Housing Alliance Conference
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Yarelys Mirabal in front of the entry sign for the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind
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Big
THANK YOU
to Helen Colby for donating a wheelchair for a big dog!
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DON'T FORGET TO REGISTER TO
VOTE
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Emergency Response Plans can be an important tool to help victims of domestic violence or sexual assault communicate with first responders after they have been involved in an incident of violence. They can be particularly helpful if the victim has cognitive or intellectual disabilities or is suffering from trauma. The plan can convey all the vital information first responders need to offer help, but the victim is unable to communicate at the moment of crisis.
These Plans are normally forms that someone can fill out in advance and have on hand in case of an emergency. They can have information about insurance, personal care attendant contact information, medications, pertinent diagnosis, medical contacts and family contacts, if appropriate.
These forms should be kept on someone’s person and in their home as, well. They can be customized to fit the individual’s needs.
They could also include some preferred methods of communication.
There is no required format that must be used and each form can be created to serve the needs of each person using one.
We all hope that they are never needed but can be a big help if a crisis arises.
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Lucy has been busy helping Matt organize the Puppy Pit at the FL Bar Conference, she will have a new article next month, but she thinks that everyone should become a member of the
Florida Bar Animal Law Section.
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DIG Facebook Page - General DIG information
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Deaf Alice Facebook Page - Issues related to the Deaf Community
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Kids Crusaders Facebook Page - Issues related to medically fragile and medically complex children and their families
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Animal Partners Facebook Page - Issues related to service animals and emotional support animals
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Giving Kids a Head Start
Vilmarie's Story
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Justine will be back next month
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The wallet card is a tool for young adults or adults to use when they come into contact with law enforcement; either a a victim, a witness, or as a potential suspect.
The wallet card will help to clarify any interaction with law enforcement so that the behavior of the person with a disability is not misinterpreted as suspicious or as criminal behavior.
The Wallet Card Project is a collaboration with DIG, CGPD, and UM-NSU CARD.
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Lorinda will be back next month
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DIG is honored to be a part of the Education Justice Collaborative working on a grant with Legal Services of Greater Miami to prevent illegal and unnecessary Baker Acts of children from school by providing individual representation for at risk students in Miami-Dade and Monroe County. So what is the Baker Act and who is at risk? More often than not, the children who are most at risk of being Baker Acted are those with invisible disabilities, including developmental and intellectual disabilities.
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When you shop
Amazon Smile, you can support our organization.
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Join us for dinner and conversation at California Pizza Kitchen in Coral Gables.
August 6, 2018
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Watch out for our new training program called Dragonfly.
Coming Soon.
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In a nutshell, Your Upward Journey: It is Easier Than You Think!, is a three-part project (book, self-help seminars and merchandise sale). I intend to promote the book through self-help seminars and sale of merchandise, such a mugs, journals, etc.
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Disability Independence Group | Phone:
305-669-2822
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304-441-4181
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