Resources for Assisting Individuals with Disabilities

For information about our policy, please read the Department of Commerce’s Policy on Program Accessibility and Services to Individuals with Disabilities This document also provides contact assistance for individuals with hearing and speech impairments.

Employees, applicants, or customers who wish to submit a request for reasonable accommodations should do so using the Reasonable Accommodation Request Form | Español | Kreyòl.  This form is also available by contacting the OCR by telephone, in writing, or email. 

Learn about communication services provided through the Florida Relay

You may use the Florida Relay to contact us by dialing 711. Instructions on how to use the Florida Relay are provided in the above link.

We provide several accessibility checklists to help you understand state and federal accessibility requirements. 

More Resources and Technical Assistance

The Access Board

Find information and technical assistance about accessible design and more.

Americans with Disabilities Act Home Page

Find a wealth of information and links compiled by the U.S. Department of Justice.

Disability.gov

This is the U.S. government’s website that provides comprehensive disability-related information and resources.

Disability and Business Technical Assistance Centers

Technical assistance for individuals, business, government, other employers, and vocational-rehabilitation professionals on requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and other disability laws.

Florida Alliance for Assistive Services and Technology

The Florida Alliance for Assistive Services and Technology (FAAST) promotes a seamless and supportive partnership between Florida business and government. Their mission is to provide assistive technology products and services that will enable persons with disabilities to participate in independent living, education, work and recreation throughout life.

Job Accommodation Network

The Job Accommodation Network (JAN) provides information to employers about job-accommodation options and practical solutions.

The Program Accessibility Plan

This plan outlines the Florida Department of Commerce's strategy for ensuring that LEP individuals obtain meaningful access to the services and programs funded by the United States Department of Labor (USDOL).

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