Florida
Disability Rights Florida (DRF) is a nonprofit organization and Florida's designated Protection and Advocacy (P&A) system, providing free and confidential legal advocacy to adults and children with disabilities across the state. Staff attorneys, advocates, and investigators handle civil rights violations, abuse and neglect, and discrimination in the following areas: Medicaid eligibility and Home and Community Based Services waivers, housing discrimination and accessibility barriers, abuse and neglect in institutions or prisons, special education and IEP disputes, mental health services access, employment accommodations and vocational rehabilitation, assistive technology access, voting rights, veteran disability transition services, and supported decision-making as an alternative to guardianship. DRF also administers the Client Assistance Program (CAP) for individuals navigating vocational rehabilitation and independent living services. Services are available only to individuals with disabilities who live in Florida. Online intake is available through their website. Voting assistance is available at 877-352-7337.