How FJI Helped Lucy Get a Wheelchair & Peace of Mind
We want to share with you a story of one of the individuals we were able to help through our […]
Disability Access
Press releases and earned media around FJI area of focus: Disability Access
Florida prisons will soon have more disability accommodations
HANNAH CRITCHFIELD – Aging and seniors reporter Published Dec. 2 Here’s what that means for the state’s aging incarcerated population. Change
Settlement Reached with FDOC Requires Improved Treatment of People with Disabilities
November 10, 2021, TALLAHASSEE Disability Rights Florida, the state’s designated Protection and Advocacy system for individuals with disabilities, has reached
Disability Access, Press Coverage
Florida breached agreement to accommodate inmates with disabilities, lawsuit says
It’s been about two years since Florida and Disability Rights Florida, a statewide advocacy group, reached a settlement that was
Disability Access, What We Do
FJI, Representing Disability Rights Florida, Sues Florida Department of Corrections for Breach of Settlement Agreement Protecting Incarcerated People with Disabilities
TALLAHASSEE, DECEMBER 4, 2019– Disability Rights Florida, Florida’s federally funded Protection and Advocacy organization for individuals with disabilities, has brought
Disability Access, Other News, What We Do
Why Many Deaf Prisoners Can’t Call Home
Calling home from prison is cumbersome and expensive. For deaf people behind bars, it’s even tougher, sometimes impossible. The technology
FJI Settles Landmark Lawsuit Against Florida Department of Corrections for Systemic Violations of Disability Laws
Disability Rights Florida, Florida’s federally-funded Protection and Advocacy organization for individuals with disabilities, has settled an historic federal lawsuit against
FJI and JALA File Lawsuit Against Three Apartment Complexes for Failing to Be Wheelchair Accessible
JACKSONVILLE – Disability Rights Florida, Inc., the Protection and Advocacy Agency for the State of Florida, with the assistance of
Criminal Justice Reform, Disability Access, Press Coverage, What We Do
Florida Prisons Accused of Mistreating Disabled
(CN) – The Florida Department of Corrections routinely denies disabled prisoners access to wheelchairs, canes, sign language interpreters and even