To Protect and Advance the Rights of Floridians with Disabilities through Advocacy and Education.
Who is eligible?
Any Floridian with a disability-related issue is eligible to receive Disability Rights Florida services. An individual seeking assistance must contact Disability Rights Florida directly unless you are the parent of a minor child, guardian, or authorized representative.
What services are provided?
Disability Rights Florida provides these free and confidential services:
- Information and referrals
- Self-advocacy support
- Technical assistance
- Investigations into complaints of abuse, neglect and rights violations
- Dispute resolution support
- Negotiation and mediation support
- Advocacy services
How do I contact Disability Rights Florida?
Intake is how Disability Rights Florida gathers general information to determine what information and referral or other services can be provided. There is a toll-free number, 1-800-342-0823, and a toll-free TDD application number, 1-800-346-4127, for the deaf and hearing-impaired. You may also call directly, 850-488-9071, and by mail at 2473 Care Drive, Suite 200, Tallahassee, Florida 32308.
Please visit http://www.disabilityrightsflorida.org/ and visit our Requesting Assistance page to make your request online.
