Our Director of Advocacy is Marc Dubin, Esq., former senior trial attorney, U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division, Disability Rights Section. As the department director, he recruits, trains, and guides teams of volunteers, with and without disabilities, to serve on our Disability Advocacy Council.
Systems Advocacy
Advocacy Council members educate people with disabilities about the availability of services; identify gaps in services that should be remedied, identify disability issues the center should support, advocate for systemic changes, and keep the Executive Director and Board of Directors updated on the concerns and issues that affect persons with disabilities in Miami-Dade County.
Marc and our volunteers are documenting instances in which persons with disabilities have encountered problems. Marc and his team are the problem-solvers! They are effecting systems change in our county and they are not going to take “NO” for an answer when it concerns ADA compliance. If you need a problem solved, contact Marc at mdubin@pobox.com , or 1-305-896-3000.
If you would like to join our South Florida Accessible Housing Coalition, also contact Marc. The Center is working collaboratively with H.O.P.E., Inc. and many other housing organizations throughout the state to increase accessible, affordable, integrated housing for people with disabilities. This is a hot issue and we are taking advantage of the fact that so many organizations in the state and in our own community are willing to work together to achieve this goal.
Civil Rights Training
Volunteers have a unique opportunity to learn Civil Rights laws and advocacy skills. This training will enable these specialized volunteers to excel at serving on boards, alliances, coalitions, and committees where they can influence disability policy and impact funding decisions that can positively change the lives of people with disabilities in our local community. Additionally, these volunteers keep Center staff informed of the concerns of people with disabilities, the gaps in services, and the issues that the Center should support. Currently, advocates are working on committees in our community concerned with accessible, affordable, integrated housing; transportation; health care; and disaster preparedness.
Disability Advocacy Council
Marc Dubin, Esq., CILSF’s Director of Advocacy, leads a group of volunteer advocates, with and without disabilities, dedicated to enhancing the communication and physical accessibility of our disability community in Miami-Dade County.
These positions require an average of three to five hours per month
Forms
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Advocacy Complaint Form (Local and State)
Have your rights under the ADA been violated? We can connect you with attorneys who will provide information and help you find a pro- bono attorney to advise you about any legal issue related to the Americans with Disabilities Act or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. This includes discrimination in housing, employment, education, transportation and other public accommodations.
- Department of Justice Complaint Form (Federal)
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