Florida H0533 ensures individuals with disabilities can communicate in their preferred manner in educational, health, and public settings.

Florida H0533 establishes the right for individuals with disabilities to communicate in their preferred manner. It prohibits state agencies, schools, and health care providers from restricting or denying access to their preferred alternative communication method. The bill mandates the Agency for Persons with Disabilities to adopt rules and develop training programs for staff, direct-support professionals, educators, and health care providers. It also establishes the Communication Rights Advisory Board to advise on the implementation of this section.

Florida H0533 ensures individuals with disabilities can communicate in their preferred manner in educational, health, and public settings.

Florida H0533 establishes the right for individuals with disabilities to communicate in their preferred manner. It prohibits state agencies, schools, and health care providers from restricting or denying access to their preferred alternative communication method. The bill mandates the Agency for Persons with Disabilities to adopt rules and develop training programs for staff, direct-support professionals, educators, and health care providers. It also establishes the Communication Rights Advisory Board to advise on the implementation of this section.