Barry University School of Law (Miami Shores)
Contact/ Disability Resource Center
Helia Garrido Hull
Associate Dean for Student Affairs and Associate Professor of Law
Rebecca Murray, Ph.D.
Director
Rmurray@Barry.edu
305-899-3489
Office of Disability Services
1300 NE 2 Avenue
Miami Shores, FL 33161
Voice/TDD (305) 899-3488
Fax (305) 899-3056
http://www.barry.edu/disabilityservices/default.htm
Other Information
School has a children's rights' clinic and many of the cases involve children with disabilities in the juvenile justice system. Clinic Director: Professor Gerry Glynn, gglynn@mail.barry.edu. Associate Dean and Professor Hull also teaches a disability law and a mental health law seminar.
Courses
Disability Law examines the definition of “disability” found within the Americans with Disabilities Act, other federal laws, and state statutes and discusses applicable case law. The course also focuses on the rights of persons with disabilities to education, employment, public accommodations, housing, and health care.
Florida A&M University College of Law (Orlando)
Contact/ Disability Resource Center
Center for Disability Access and Resources (CeDAR)
667 Ardelia Court
Florida A&M University
Tallahassee, FL 32307
CEDAR@famu.edu
(850) 599-3180
Fax (850) 561-2513
TDD (850) 561-2783
http://www.famu.edu/index.cfm?cedar
Florida Coastal School of Law (Jacksonville)
Contact/ Disability Resource Center
Office of Student Affairs
Lauren Levine, MA, LMHC, Student Services Coordinator
904-256-1166
LLevine@fcsl.edu
https://www.fcsl.edu/student-life-student-affairs-ada-accomodations.html
Other Information
The law school recognizes the ABA's Student Mental Health Day by having programs that include self-assessments, tips and literature for stress management, anxiety and learning disabilities. It is coordinated by Dr. Virginia Swartz, FCSL Mental Health Coordinator. Next year, the law school plans to bring in recognized speakers and to make the event more beneficial to a broader base. The school has also developed the necessary infrastructure to effectively support law students with visual impairment.
Florida International University College of Law (Miami)
Contact/ Disability Resource Center
Florida International University
College of Law
Student Services
11200 SW 8 Street, RDB 2013B
Modesto Maidique Campus
Miami, Florida 33199
Tel: 305-348-0059
Fax: 305/348-2301
Disability Resource Center
Graham Center 190
11200 SW 8th Street
Miami, FL 33199
(305) 348-3532
Fax (305) 348-3850
drcupgl@fiu.edu
Amanda Niguidula
Director
xniguidu@fiu.edu
Clinical Program
Established in 1992, the Disability Resource Center (DRC) is the department within the University responsible for providing students with disabilities, with the necessary support to successfully complete their education and participate in activities available to all students. Home to a dedicated group of professionals, the Disability Resource Center is committed to making a difference in the lives of its students. Through a collaborative effort, the staff facilitates full participation in all University programs and activities, so that disabled students can compete on an equal footing with non‐disabled students. The Center serves students from offices located at University Park and Biscayne Bay Campuses and provides a full range of services and programs to students with disabilities. The University Disability Resource Center in conjunction with the College of Law’s Office of Student Services both provide and facilitate accommodations required because of a documented physical or learning disability.
http://drc.fiu.edu/uploads/file/Disability%20Awareness%20Month%20Newsletter%201.pdf
Disability Rights Law Association (DRLA)
Allison Mayberry, President
amayb001@fiu.edu
Other Information
Established in 1992, the Disability Resource Center (DRC) is the department within the University responsible for providing students with disabilities, with the necessary support to successfully complete their education and participate in activities available to all students. Home to a dedicated group of professionals, the Disability Resource Center is committed to making a difference in the lives of its students. Through a collaborative effort, the staff facilitates full participation in all University programs and activities, so that disabled students can compete on an equal footing with non‐disabled students. The Center serves students from offices located at University Park and Biscayne Bay Campuses and provides a full range of services and programs to students with disabilities. The University Disability Resource Center in conjunction with the College of Law’s Office of Student Services both provide and facilitate accommodations required because of a documented physical or learning disability.
Florida State University College of Law (Tallahassee)
Contact/ Disability Resource Center
Student Disability Resource Center
874 Traditions Way
108 Student Services Bldg.
Tallahassee, FL 32306-4167
(850) 644-9566 (VOICE) | (850) 644-8504 (TDD)
sdrc@admin.fsu.edu
College of Law, Office of Student Affairs (facilitates approved accommodations)
425 West Jefferson Street
Tallahassee, FL 32306-1601
http://www.disabilitycenter.fsu.edu/
Organizations
http://www.law.fsu.edu/student-organizations
Disability Student Union
Provides a forum for persons with and without disabilities to come together to share ideas, advocate for resources that will benefit students with disabilities, and fully participate in activities that will enrich the lives of all students at Florida State University.
Health Law Society
Public Interest Law Students Association (PILSA)
Courses
Disability Law
This course examines a variety of aspects of disability, including: the legal and policy framework underpinning federal law prohibiting discrimination on the basis of disability; the legal and social implications of having a disability; and entitlement programs. Particular emphasis will be on the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Fair Housing Act, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. This course will also examine entitlement and social insurance programs (eg. Social Security and Medicaid/Medicare), the ideas of “capacity” and “competence” as legal constructs and the implication of federal healthcare policy decisions on people with disabilities.
Other Information
The College of Law's Office of Student Affairs facilitates accommodations for students approved by the University's Student Disability Resource Center, such as alternate testing and extended testing times; note-takers; tutors/study partners; books in alternative formats; readers/interpreters; etc. We also offer the following courses: Health Law and Policy, Health Care and Civil Rights and Elder Law. Additionally, our Student Bar Association instituted a Mental Health Initiative that included activities such as a nutrition seminar, a healthy breakfast, a presentation on how to deal with stress and a ball game on the law school campus.
Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad Law Center (Fort Lauderdale)
Contact/ Disability Resource Center
https://www.nova.edu/disabilityservices/index.html
NSU Main Campus
Rosenthal Student Ctr.
1st Fl., Ste. 121
3301 College Ave.
Ft. Lauderdale-Davie, FL 33314
Phone: (954) 262-7185
Fax: (954) 262-1390
disabilityservices@nova.edu
http://nsulaw.nova.edu/students/ds.cfm
St. Thomas University School of Law (Miami)
Contact/ Disability Resource Center
Assistant Dean for Student Affairs
John F. Hernandez
(305) 623-2358
jhernandez@stu.edu
https://www.stu.edu/law/students/disability-accommodations.html
Elder Law Externship
This is a single semester externship that addresses the ethical and practical issues of representing the elderly. Issues include income maintenance, health care, long-term care, competency, guardianship, and probate.
Elder Law Society
The St. Thomas University Elder Law Society was established in August 2012. Our goal is to establish and maintain Elder Law related opportunities for St. Thomas University law students. We work to promote and explore education, experience and employment in Elder Law. Despite being a relatively new organization on campus, the Elder Law Society has established itself as a prominent society on campus and throughout the community. The Elder Law Society has provided St. Thomas School of Law with informational sessions on continuing education in Elder Law and Board Certification, participated in nursing home pro bono projects, and hosted several networking events. During the school year, St. Thomas University law students have the opportunity to participate in the Elder Law Externship. These students work directly with the Probate Division of the Circuit Court and members of the Elder Law section of the Florida bar and gain first hand insight in to the many legal needs of the elderly. Each year, we host an Elder Law Symposium, where distinguished Elder Law attorneys are invited to speak on hot topics in Elder Law.
Stetson University College of Law (Gulfport)
Contact/ Disability Resource Center
Office of the Associate Dean of Academics
Theresa Pulley Radwan, Sr., Associate Dean
Mark D. Bauer, Associate Dean
1401 61st Street 5
Gulfport, FL 33707
(727) 562-7800 x7902
Jeff Minneti
Director of the Academic Success Program and ADA Coordinator
ada@law.stetson.edu
https://www.stetson.edu/law/accessibility/
Elder Law Society
The Elder Law Society at Stetson works to raise the profile of legal, economic, and social issues that affect senior citizens. The Elder Law Society presents events and programs that benefit the Stetson community by relating those issues directly to each student's career, family life, and individual well-being.
Student Veterans Organization
The Stetson University College of Law Student Veterans Organization (SVO) is made up of full-time and part-time law students who are veterans, have family members who are veterans, or are students interested in veterans law and veteran issues.
Other Information
Courses: Employee Benefit Litigation Skills: This course is designed to develop practical skills related to litigating claims for employee benefits; Employee Benefits: A study of the law of employee benefits (including pensions and health, disability and life insurance benefits); Employment Discrimination: An examination of federal and selected state laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, national origin, sex, age, religion, or disability in the hiring process, as well as in terms of conditions of employment; Employment Law: This course surveys the law regulating the fundamentals of the employee-employer relationship and examines a variety of public policy questions relating to employment standards regulation; Mental Health Law Seminar: A study of the laws and regulations regarding mental health law, as well as, informed consent, privacy and insurance issues.
University of Florida, Levin College of Law (Gainesville)
Contact/ Disability Resource Center
Associate Dean Rachel Inman
inman@law.ufl.edu
(352) 273-0921
Accessibility
http://www.ufl.edu/disability/
Disability Resource Center
Dean of Students Office
University of Florida
Bldg. 0020 (Reid Hall)
PO Box 114085
Gainesville, FL 32611
DRC Contact Person
Jim Gorske, Director
Room 001 Reid Hall
Phone: (352) 392-8565
Fax: (352) 392-8570
Toll Free: (877) 983-3326
Relay Service: (800) 955-8771
DRC offers numerous accommodations for students with disabilities, including alternate transportation, peer and mentor support groups, note-taking services, and testing accommodations. In conjunction with student government, DRC also supports numerous disability awareness programs throughout the year.
http://www.dso.ufl.edu/drc/
Courses
Juvenile Justice Project
The goals of the project are improve outcomes for children and avoid admittance into the juvenile justice system through intervention and rehabilitation at the earliest involvement with the juvenile system, and to ensure adequate representation for all children. The project explores issues through the lens of race, gender, class, and disability.
http://www.law.ufl.edu/academics/centers/events-projects/juvenile-justice-project
University of Miami School of Law (Coral Gables)
Contact/ Disability Resource Center
Office of Disability Services
1311 Miller Drive, Suite A212A
Coral Gables, FL 33146-0221
(305) 284-4551
Fax (305) 284-2740
TTY (305) 284-6444
disabilityservices@law.miami.edu
https://www.law.miami.edu/students/student-accessibility-and-inclusion
Student Organization
We do not presently have a student organization, but we have funded a student to attend the national meeting of law students with disabilities and we are exploring starting a student organization now.
Clinical Program
Children and Youth Law Clinic
https://www.law.miami.edu/academics/clinics/children-and-youth-law-clinic
Tentants' Rights Clinic
https://www.law.miami.edu/academics/clinics/tenants-rights-clinic