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Community Action Needed! SB 588: A Critical Update to Florida’s Hate Crime Law

SB 588: A Critical Update to Florida’s Hate Crime Law Tell the members of the Senate Criminal Justice Committee to pass this critical update to Florida’s Hate Crime Law! The Florida Hate Crime Coalition (FHCC), spearheaded by the Anti-Defamation League, is urging a Florida Senate Committee to support Senate Bill 588, which through critical updates […]

Sharon Hoffmeyer named JTAC Chairwoman

JTAC SELECTS SHARON HOFFMEYER AS NEW CHAIRWOMAN Hoffmeyer to add valuable insight for Paratransit Committee Congratulations to Sharon Hoffmeyer on her recent appointment as Chairwoman of the Jacksonville Transportation Advisory Committee. Hoffmeyer has been a lifetime advocate of persons with disabilities, including her service on the Independent Living Resource Center's Board of Directors. Hoffmeyer adds […]

GAO Releases Report on Polling Place Accessibility in 2016 Election

Advocacy Update GAO Releases Report on Polling Place Accessibility in 2016 Election From: National Council on Independent Living 11/7/2017 Last week, the U.S. Government Accountability Office released a report detailing the accessibility and barriers to access at polling places in the 2016 elections. This report, which the GAO has produced after other presidential elections, found […]

ILRC to Celebrate Spirit of the ADA at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens on October 29th

The Independent Living Resource Center of Northeast Florida will celebrate the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act on Sunday, October 29th at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens. In partnership with the City of Jacksonville’s Disabled Services Division and the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, 1,000 tickets will be distributed to individuals in the disability community and their guests.

ILRC Youth Services to Host Mentor-Mentee Event at Freedom Boat Club October 16th

The ILRC Youth Services will be hosting a mentor-mentee event with the Freedom Boat Club at the Julington Creek Marina on Monday, October 16th to celebrate Disability Mentoring Month.

Accessible Costumes Showcase Community Creativity

"We constantly look for opportunities to fight the stigma of 'can't', when it comes to disability," says Morris. "This collaboration shows how important it is to celebrate the diversity that makes us each of us unique."

The ADA and Emergency Shelters

One of government’s primary responsibilities is to protect residents and visitors. Providing emergency shelter during disasters and emergencies is a basic way of carrying out this duty.

Florida Law Reminder for Early Prescription Refills

This notice is a reminder that all health insurers, managed care organizations and other health entities must comply with the provisions of section 252.358, Florida Statutes.

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