May 17, 2016
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Disability Rights Florida
Complete our 2017 Planning Survey

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Disability Rights Florida, Florida's statewide Protection and Advocacy system and Client Assistance Program, is developing its goals and objectives for the upcoming 2017 fiscal year that starts October 1, 2016. 

We depend on you to tell us what disability issues are most important to you and this survey is one way for us to learn what you have on your mind.

Please help us by taking a few minutes to  complete our survey. You do not need to answer every question. 

We would appreciate your input by  July 18, 2016.
Disability Rights Florida Files Lawsuit Against Miami-Dade Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation for Systemic Violations of Disability Laws
Disability Independence Group, a non-profit organization that advocates for the rights of people with disabilities, and Disability Rights Florida, Florida's federally-funded Protection and Advocacy organization, have  filed a federal lawsuit against the Miami Dade County Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (Miami Dade County) over its  alleged systemic failure to comply with federal measures intended to protect individuals with disabilities processed and incarcerated at their locations throughout the County.