Dignity for the Disabled, Inc., is a nonprofit Florida organization that consists of people with disabilities, as well their supporters. Only people with disabilities may be officers. The organization was founded in 1985. Gene Bybel was the first president until his sudden death due to a heart attack. Robert Spitalnick was one of our initial directors and he also has passed away. This web page is dedicated to their memory as they were among the finest advocates for people with disabilities.

The goals of Dignity have always been educational and to provide information on disability issues. There has never been any paid staff, and any donations have went towards travel expenses and printing expenses.

Many members of Dignity belong to the Florida Paraplegic Association and work closely with the real people with disabilities organizations which consist of strong advocates with disabilities who are also strong advocates of disability issues. The real advocates are the ones on the "front lines" working to change the status quo in regards to removal of physical and attitudinal barriers.

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Dignity Founder running for Florida House District 114

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