Disability Rights Florida

About Disability Rights Florida

Disability Rights Florida is a nonprofit organization that serves as the state's designated Protection and Advocacy system for individuals with disabilities. Established in 1977, it focuses on ensuring the safety, well-being, and civil rights of Floridians with disabilities through advocacy, education, and litigation. The organization has unique legal authority to access institutions and agencies that affect individuals with disabilities, allowing it to address systemic issues in healthcare, education, employment, housing, transportation, voting rights, and the criminal justice system.