Nov 21, 2017
In this episode of You First, we talk to David Boyer, Director of Investigations at Disability Rights Florida, and Molly Paris, Assistant Director at Florida Lawyers Assistance. David and Molly discuss how prisoners with disabilities were not receiving the same access to programs and services that other prisoners...
Oct 16, 2017
In this episode of You First, we talk to Barb Page and Lisa Kinser, two Senior Advocates at Disability Rights Florida that provide assistance for clients with service animal issues. Lisa and Barb discuss the different types of assistance a service animal can provide, what the laws are regarding housing and places...
Jul 21, 2017
In this episode of You First, we talk to Selina O'Shannon and Nately Alvarez, two Advocates at Disability Rights Florida who specialize in Special Education cases. Selina and Nately provide a wonderful overview of special education in Florida, explain the differences between IEP Plans and 504 Plans, and offer a wide...
Jun 22, 2017
In this episode of You First, we talk to Judy Silverstein, Regional Special Needs Consultant at the Florida Department of Health, and Carol Stachurski, Program Operations Manager at Disability Rights Florida. Judy and Carol explain how Floridians with disabilities can best prepare for emergencies, including signing...
May 19, 2017
In this episode of You First, we talk to Crystal Lilly, Director of Education and Training at Federation of Families of Central Florida, and Cameron Wood, Executive Director of the Peer Support Coalition of Florida. Crystal and Cameron discuss peer support programs, a natural extension of the recovery-oriented systems...