Floridians with disabilities applaud new law protecting their rights

ORLANDO, Fla. — Millions of Floridians with disabilities are celebrating a new law that protects their rights.

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Those new protections are listed under a Florida law that took effect this week.

Under the law, courts are now required to consider what’s known as “supportive decision-making agreements” before they place someone in legal guardianship, allowing people with disabilities to appoint helpers for certain jobs.

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