
2019 Legislative Wrap-Up Part 2 - with Olivia Babis and Tony DePalma
In the second part of this episode of You First, we conclude our conversation with Disability Rights Florida's Olivia Babis and Tony DePalma as they discuss the 2019 Florida Legislative Session. Olivi...
10 Jul 201924min

2019 Legislative Wrap-Up Part 1 - with Olivia Babis and Tony DePalma
In this episode of You First, we talk to Disability Rights Florida's Olivia Babis and Tony DePalma to discuss the 2019 Florida Legislative Session. Olivia and Tony explore several key bills that were ...
8 Jul 201927min

Navigating Facility Transition - with Deborah Linton, Bonnie Carr, and Kathy Clinton
In this episode of You First, our panel discusses the ins and outs of transitioning from one facility to another. First, we hear from Deborah Linton, Chief Executive Officer of The Arc of Florida, who...
7 Jun 201818min

Extended School Year - with Nately Alvarez and Lauren Eversole
In this episode of You First, we talk to Disability Rights Florida staff members Nately Alvarez and Lauren Eversole. Nately and Lauren explain what Extended School Year (ESY) is, who is eligible, and ...
28 Feb 201818min

Accessibility in Florida Prisons - with David Boyer and Molly Paris
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 discus...
21 Nov 201724min

Service Animals - with Barb Page and Lisa Kinser
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 disc...
16 Okt 201724min

Special Education - with Selina O'Shannon and Nately Alvarez
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 wonderfu...
21 Jul 201732min

Special Needs Shelters: Your Life Raft in an Emergency - with Judy Silverstein and Carol Stachurski
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 ...
22 Jun 201720min






















