One Voice Brevard

06/05/2026

Can disabled people sue a federal agency that discriminates against them? That question is now before the D.C. Circuit.

The ability to challenge discrimination, hold institutions accountable, and speak truth to power has been central to every major disability rights victory that has brought us closer to lives free of discrimination and oppression. From accessible transportation and education to community living and effective communication, progress has happened because disabled people can fight against rights violations in court.

DREDF and Fox & Robertson authored an amicus brief, now joined by eight other disability rights organizations, in support of a National Association of the Deaf - NAD case that goes far beyond access to ASL interpreters at White House press briefings. At stake is whether disabled people can continue to hold federal agencies accountable by taking them to court when they face disability discrimination.

Learn more: https://dredf.org/nad-v-trump-2026-amicus-brief/

American Association of People with Disabilities Autistic Women & Nonbinary Network Communication First Disability Law United Disability Rights Bar Association Justice In Aging Paralyzed Veterans of America

06/04/2026

Disability Rights Florida is asking you what disability rights issues to fight for next. That's not rhetorical. We're actually asking!

We are setting our priorities for 2027 and we want to hear from people with disabilities, family members, providers, and advocates across the state. This is a short survey and your answers directly shape what we focus on, from housing to education to employment to healthcare.

Deadline: July 16, 2025 - Link in Comments

Available in English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole.

Need help completing the survey? Call us at 1-800-342-0823.

06/04/2026

06/04/2026

Just as they were set to take effect, federal officials are delaying new requirements meant to make healthcare more accessible to people with disabilities and signaling that additional changes are likely.

06/04/2026

These Brevard School Board seats are up for election in August.

Do YOU know who is running?

Are YOU prepared to vote on August 18th, 2026?

06/04/2026

Registration is open for the Autism & UF Conference 2026!

The Autism & UF Conference will be held on July 23 & 24, 2026 at the Best Western Gateway Grand in Gainesville, Florida. Special hotel room rates will be available.

This free two-day conference consists of a series of sessions on a variety of topics related to current research and intervention in autism spectrum disorder. Many sessions will be presented by UF faculty and staff working in the field of autism spectrum disorder.

Please visit the Autism & UF Conference webpage for complete details. https://card.ufl.edu/events/autism-uf-conference-2026/

06/03/2026

HCBS
NASDDDS, in partnership with ADvancing States and the National Association of Medicaid Directors (NAMD), is pleased to share a new infographic highlighting the essential role of Medicaid Home and Community‑Based Services (HCBS).

Supporting State I/DD Systems From State Capitols to the Nation's Capitol This resource provides clear, accessible information about how HCBS supports nearly five million Americans to live, work, and participate in their communities with the right mix of independence, support, and connection. It reflects decades of policy development, state experience, and individual choice demonstrating that community‑based services are a cornerstone of effective, person‑focused Medicaid systems.

We encourage members and partners to use and share this infographic to help ground conversations in evidence and real‑world impact. Additional resources will be shared in the weeks ahead.


https://lnkd.in/e8TrhVAM

06/03/2026

Food insecurity, especially for children, rises in the summer because millions of kids lose access to the meals they normally get at school.

In order to help prevent this, there's a summer EBT program called SUN Bucks that gives eligible families an extra $120 for groceries per child to help fill the school meal gap in the summer.

This year, 12 states (gray + Oklahoma), chose not to participate in that program.

Guess what they all have in common?

06/03/2026

Sharing for support and awareness: Amazing families like this are changing the way people with are engaging with candidates and lawmakers.

Visit seedandspark.com/fund/doodling-for-democracy for more informa...

06/03/2026

Our June edition of the One Voice Brevard newsletter has been published! Check it out!

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