Florida S0562 ensures communication rights for individuals with disabilities in educational, health, and public settings.

Florida S0562 establishes the communication rights of individuals with disabilities, ensuring they can communicate in their preferred manner. The bill prohibits state agencies, schools, and health care providers from restricting or denying access to preferred alternative communication methods, which include augmentative and alternative communication devices, letterboards, sign language, and speech-generating devices. Individuals with disabilities have the right to access speech-language therapy, communication support, and trained staff to support their communication needs.

Florida S0562 ensures communication rights for individuals with disabilities in educational, health, and public settings.

Florida S0562 establishes the communication rights of individuals with disabilities, ensuring they can communicate in their preferred manner. The bill prohibits state agencies, schools, and health care providers from restricting or denying access to preferred alternative communication methods, which include augmentative and alternative communication devices, letterboards, sign language, and speech-generating devices. Individuals with disabilities have the right to access speech-language therapy, communication support, and trained staff to support their communication needs.