Commissioner Raquel Regalado

Commissioner Raquel Regalado's District 7 office partnered with Legal Services of Greater Miami to host this informational webinar on tenant rights and the eviction process in Miami-Dade County.

Legal Services of Greater Miami staff attorneys Alexis and Blake Wallace walk residents through everything they need to know — from eviction notices and court filings to security deposits and prohibited landlord practices.

Topics covered:

Types of evictions and required notice periods
How to file an answer and motion to determine rent
Florida's rent deposit statute (F.S. 83.60)
Prohibited landlord practices and tenant protections
Security deposit rights and disputes
How to apply for free legal services

📞 Need help? Legal Services of Greater Miami offers free services for eligible residents.

🌐 Apply online or learn more at: lsgmi.org

🕘 Walk-in hours: Mondays & Wednesdays, 9 AM – 12 PM

Commissioner Raquel Regalado's District 7 office partnered with Miami-Dade County's Community Services Department to present an informative webinar on mental health awareness, resources, and well-being practices available to our community.

Dr. Tiffany Emerick and doctoral intern Julio Martin cover:

What mental health really means — and the continuum we all live on
Risk and protective factors unique to South Florida's diverse community.

Learn about programs offered by Miami-Dade's Community Services Department.

Free local resources including 211, 988, WestCare mobile crisis, and NAMI Miami-Dade

Key Resources Mentioned:

📞 211 – Free 24/7 helpline for referrals & navigation

📞 988 – Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

🚨 WestCare – Mobile Crisis Response Team

🤝 NAMI Miami-Dade – Free peer support groups

Commissioner Raquel Regalado's District 7 office presents this webinar with the Miami-Dade Department of Solid Waste Management on how to turn waste into a resource. 

Did you know nearly 40% of what goes into Miami-Dade's blue recycling carts doesn't belong there? 

Department leaders break down how the county's recycling system works — from curbside pickup to material recovery facilities — and what residents can do to reduce contamination and help turn waste into real value.

Topics covered:

Why recycling matters for landfill space, county revenues, and sustainability
How materials travel from your blue cart to end markets
The #1 contamination problem in Miami-Dade (hint: it's not what you think)
New tools like the Scrapp app | Zero-waste simplified 
How students and residents can be champions for change

♻️ Follow Miami-Dade Solid Waste on Instagram: @miamidadesolidwaste

In this webinar, University of Miami student and EduPower initiative founder Galila Ibrahim walks you through everything you need to land your next job — from building an AI-proof resume to acing your interview and navigating professional online etiquette.

What's covered:

Resume formatting: chronological, functional & combination styles
How AI screening tools work (and how to beat them)
Interview types: case study, behavioral & group formats
The STAR method for behavioral questions
Netiquette tips for hybrid & remote work
How AI is reshaping the job market — and what it means for you
Free professional development certificates via the EduPower Initiative

📍 Presented by Miami-Dade County Commissioner Raquel Regalado's Office – District 7

Commissioner Raquel Regalado's District 7 office partners with the SBA's Eileen Fernandez, Outreach & Marketing Specialist with over six years at the agency, to break down the free programs, funding options, and federal certifications available to small business owners across Miami-Dade County.

Whether you're just starting out, looking to scale, pursuing government contracts, or preparing your business for the next hurricane season — the SBA has tools to help you at every stage, and it won't cost you a dime.

What we cover:

🏢 Resource Partners & Counseling

Get one-on-one guidance from SBDCs (including FIU's nationally ranked center), SCORE mentors, Women's Business Centers, and Veteran Business Outreach Centers. They'll help you build your business plan, prep your financials, and get loan-ready — before you ever walk into a bank.

📋 Government Contracting

The federal government spent $700 billion on goods and services in 2024 alone. Learn about the 8(a) Business Development Program, HUBZone, Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), and Veteran-Owned certifications — and how APEX Accelerators can help you compete for set-aside contracts at the federal, state, and local levels.

💰 Funding & Loan Programs

The SBA doesn't lend directly — but it guarantees loans through participating banks, helping businesses access capital they might not qualify for otherwise. We walk through the 7(a) program for working capital, the 504 program for real estate and equipment, and microloans for businesses that need smaller amounts to get going. Plus: how to use the Lender Match tool to find the right bank for your needs.

🌀 Disaster Preparedness & Recovery

Living in South Florida, it's not if a hurricane hits — it's when. The SBA's Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program offers low-interest, long-term financing to help businesses survive and recover. Learn what triggers eligibility, what to do before disaster strikes, and how to make sure your business is one of the 75% that reopens.

📧 Questions? Reach out to Eileen directly: [email protected]

🌐 Find local resources: sba.gov/local-assistance

📝 Explore loan options: sba.gov/loans

🏗️ Government contracting info: sba.gov/contracting

🆘 Disaster preparedness: sba.gov/prepare

Commissioner Raquel Regalado sits down with Camila Rocha from Easter Seals South Florida and Kevin Grace from Miami Learning Experience to discuss the growing landscape of adult programming for neurodiverse individuals in Miami-Dade County.

Too often, the conversation around autism and developmental disabilities focuses on children — but what happens at 22, when school ends and the supports disappear? 

In this webinar, Commissioner Regalado and her guests tackle that question head-on, exploring how adult day programs have evolved far beyond worksheets and coloring books into dynamic, choice-driven environments focused on independence, vocational training, and real community connection.

Topics covered include: navigating the "cliff" at age 22, why transition planning should start between ages 10–13, the risks of "graduating to the couch," how programs like Easter Seals and Miami Learning Experience are building pathways to employment, the importance of work-life balance for neurodiverse adults, and how to navigate funding options like Medicaid Waiver and CDC+.

Whether you're a parent of a young child just starting to think about the future, or you're caring for an adult who's been home for years — this conversation is for you. It's never too early, and it's never too late.

📍 Learn more:

🔗 Easter Seals South Florida: easterseals.com/south-florida | (305) 325-0470

🔗 Miami Learning Experience: mleschool.org | (305) 275-5900

Virtual information session providing updates on the Coconut Grove Playhouse

Miami-Dade Commissioner Raquel Regalado and Dr. Michael Alessandri of UM-NSU CARD (Center for Autism and Related Disabilities) present the Florida Neuro Inclusion Toolkit — a free, replicable roadmap for making communities more welcoming for individuals with autism and neurodiversities.

What you'll learn:
✅ What the Neuro Inclusion Toolkit is and how to access it
✅ How Miami-Dade trained 4,000+ first responders in autism recognition & response
✅ The autism-friendly library, museum, and sensory space programs
✅ The MIA Air program and airport accessibility initiatives
✅ The autism decal & voluntary disability ID card program
✅ Employment and workforce programs for autistic adults
✅ How YOUR municipality can replicate this work — no consultants needed

Whether you're a parent, caregiver, elected official, or community partner, this session will show you how to start building neuro-inclusive spaces in your own community.

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