Disabilities

Florida's Legislature is moving toward ensuring new protections for disabled people who may need organ transplants, part of a national trend among…

Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) is rolling out a new on-demand service transit service for people with disabilities.JTA Monday launched what…

Imagine being stranded without a ride to the doctor or arriving hours late to medical appointments that your life literally depends on. Those are Florida…

The holidays are coming early for some Jacksonville children with disabilities. On Friday evening, they’re getting special vehicles and toys modified just…

A Jacksonville couple wants to open a lounge serving up sweet treats and sweet music in Springfield.The Sweet Spot and Urban Lounge is a step closer to…

Some recent state and federal legislation is meant to better the lives of people with disabilities. But at least one disability advocate here in…

Although the overall job market has improved, the U.S. Labor Department finds an increasing number of Americans with disabilities are unemployed. Three…

Jacksonville residents are bracing for the possibility of a Category 1 hurricane. Many are buying water and stocking up on batteries.For people living…

Blaming a budget shortfall, the Florida Department of Health has laid off most of the administrators at the Early Steps program, which serves babies and…

President Barack Obama has signed into law what’s being called the greatest advance in disability protection in 25 years. Northeast Florida Congressman…