Affordable Housing Options - Disability Rights Florida
WEBThe Housing Choice Voucher (formerly known as Section 8 vouchers) program is the major federal program that assists very low-income families, the elderly, and individuals with disabilities afford decent, safe, and sanitary housing in the private market. Participants find their own housing, including single-family homes, townhouses and apartments.
Fair Housing Act - Disability Rights Florida
WEBKnowing your legal rights & responsibilities is the first step to ensuring that your rights are respected. Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act is the Fair Housing Act. The intent of the Fair Housing Act is to ban discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin and disability in most housing transactions.
We Are Here To Serve You - Disability Rights Florida
WEBOur Services. Disability Rights Florida is a nonprofit organization that provides legal advocacy and rights protection for adults and children with a wide range of disabilities. Our staff attorneys, advocates and investigators address civil rights violations, abuse and neglect, and discrimination specifically in these areas: Disputes involving ...
Programs & Funding - Disability Rights Florida
WEBDisability Rights Florida (DRF) is a federally mandated Protection & Advocacy (P&A) organization, which means we are authorized and funded by several government agencies to protect the rights of persons with disabilities. Those agencies include: Social Security Administration. DRF is also a part of the nationally designated Protection ...
Helpful Resources - Disability Rights Florida
WEBYou can file an inquiry if you find a violation of the civil rights involving any type of discrimination by race, color, religion, familial status, age, ancestry, national origin, place of birth, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, handicap or disability or retaliation. FCHR can be contacted by phone at 850-488-7082 or toll ...
Florida Agency for Persons with Disabilities
WEBAPD stands for The Agency for Persons with Disabilities. APD works with local organizations and private providers to support people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families in living, learning, and working in their communities. APD identifies the service needs of people …
Vocational Rehabilitation - Disability Rights Florida
WEBLearn about Florida's Vocational Rehabilitation programs and our Client Assistance Program (CAP).
Owners & Renters - Disability Rights Florida
WEBContact your local Center for Independent Living to inquire about funding for temporary lodging. You may also visit the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulations, Bureau of Elevator Safety website or contact them at 850-487-1395. The Bureau reviews and investigates complaints pertaining to elevator safety and compliance.
Links - Disability Rights Florida
WEBDisability Rights Florida 2473 Care Drive Suite 200 Tallahassee, Florida 32308 Tel 1-800-342-0823
Housing Disability Topics - Disability Rights Florida
WEBDisability Rights Florida. 2473 Care Drive. Suite 200. Tallahassee, Florida 32308. Tel 1-800-342-0823. Disability Rights Florida advocates, educates, investigates, and litigates to protect and advance the rights, dignity, equal opportunities, self-determination and choices for all people with disabilities.