Commissioner Raquel Regalado

Commissioner Raquel Regalado
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Miami-Dade Commissioner proudly representing District 7.

  1. 13h ago

    Hiring Without Excluding: How Employers Can Welcome Neurodivergent Talent

    Commissioner Raquel Regalado on “Hiring Without Excluding,” part of the District 7 Neuroinclusion at Work webinar series, held during Disability Employment Awareness Month. She is joined by Jennifer Feinstein of the University of Miami–Nova Southeastern University Center for Autism & Related Disabilities (UM-NSU CARD) and by Hiro and Shelly from the Mailman Center for Child Development at the University of Miami. They share practical advice for employers, job seekers, and families on building workplaces where neurodivergent people can succeed. In this conversation: Project SALT: the three-day self-advocate leadership training from the Mailman CenterCARD’s Job Seekers program and the monthly Job Club support groupRewriting job descriptions to remove barriers and attract neurodivergent talentWhy sharing interview questions in advance mattersLetting candidates show their skills instead of only talking about themSimple accommodations: noise-canceling headphones, movement breaks, quiet lunches, flexible schedulesDisclosing an invisible disability and requesting accommodations under the ADAMasking, autistic burnout, and giving yourself graceGetting started: resumes, LinkedIn, references, and volunteering as a first step #Neuroinclusion #Neurodiversity #Autism #DisabilityEmploymentAwarenessMonth #InclusiveHiring #MiamiDade #District7

  2. 3d ago

    Claude for Lawyers, Session 1: AI Foundations, Ethics & Your First Projects | District 7 AI Clinic

    Commissioner Raquel Regalado, together with Miami Dade College, presents the first session of a six-week AI Clinic for attorneys. It's a practical, non-product-driven introduction to using AI responsibly in legal practice. Your CLE Code/Course Number: 2610310N In this session, Miami Dade College's Pedro Santos, Head of Emerging Technologies, and Dr. José Fernández cover: 🔹 What AI, large language models, and tokens are, and how pricing and usage limits work🔹 How to choose between Claude models and effort settings without burning through your plan🔹 Chat vs. Cowork: asking a question vs. delegating a task to an AI agent🔹 Keeping work and personal AI accounts separate, and why it matters for confidentiality and discovery🔹 Terms and conditions: what governs client data when you use AI tools🔹 Disclosing AI use, AI watermarks, and why AI detectors aren't reliable🔹 Choosing your capstone project: automating a repetitive task that saves you time every week Attorneys who attend at least five of the six sessions get a certificate of completion from Miami Dade College. 📚 Extra learning: Anthropic Academy (Claude 101, AI Fluency, AI Capabilities & Limitations): anthropic.skilljar.com 🔗 Register for upcoming sessions: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/cu/KK7lSQ7 #AIforLawyers #LegalTech #Claude #MiamiDade #MiamiDadeCollege #CLE #District7

  3. Sep 2

    How to Appeal Your Property Taxes with the Value Adjustment Board in Miami-Dade

    Join Commissioner Raquel Regalado's District 7 office and the Clerk of the Court & Comptroller's Office of Juan Fernandez-Barquin for an educational webinar with the Miami-Dade Value Adjustment Board (VAB) on how to appeal your property taxes and challenge your property assessment. Raul Fernandez of the Value Adjustment Board walks through everything property owners need to know: The four ways to contest your property taxes: municipal budget hearings, an informal conference with the Property Appraiser, a VAB petition, or a circuit court lawsuit. What the Value Adjustment Board is, how it's structured, and how it operates independently from the Property Appraiser's officeLegal petitions vs. valuation petitions, including homestead, senior, veteran, and other exemptions, plus classifications like agricultural or historic property. Tangible personal property and change-of-ownership petitions for business owners. And more.  Resources & Contacts:Value Adjustment Board: (305) 375-5641County Recorder's Office: (786) 463-0566

  4. Sep 2

    Alliance for Aging | SHINE | Medicare Fraud Prevent, Detect & Report

    Medicare fraud costs the program an estimated $60–90 billion every year and it can mean higher premiums, denied benefits, and even harm to your health. In this educational webinar, hosted by Commissioner Raquel Regaldo office, Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) Specialist Liliana Rey from the Alliance for Aging and Florida SHINE program breaks down what every Medicare beneficiary needs to know.  You'll learn:The difference between Medicare fraud, errors, and abuseCommon scams targeting seniors, including robocalls, imposter scams, genetic testing scams, and COVID-19 test kit scams. How fraud schemes actually operate, from call centers to medical equipment billing. How to report suspected fraud and where to turn for help. SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) offers free, unbiased, and confidential Medicare counseling through Florida's Department of Elder Affairs and local Area Agencies on Aging. Need help or have questions about your Medicare coverage? Call the Elder Helpline: 1-800-96-ELDER (1-800-963-5337), or the Alliance for Aging SHINE line: 305-671-6356. ⚠️ If you suspect Medicare fraud, contact the Federal Trade Commission at 877-382-4357 or your local authorities. #Medicare #MedicareFraud #SHINE #SeniorMedicarePatrol #ElderAffairs #SeniorScams #MedicareAdvantage

  5. Jul 15

    Unit Owner's Rights and Responsibilities w the DBPR

    Description:Commissioner Raquel Regalado is joined by Cassio Marquez, Florida's Condominium Ombudsman with the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), for a lunch-and-learn webinar on the rights and responsibilities of condominium unit owners in Miami-Dade County. Topics covered: DBPR jurisdiction: records access, elections, meeting procedures, milestone inspections & Structural Integrity Reserve Studies (SIRS)Your right to attend, speak at, and record board meetings (48-hour vs. 14-day notice requirements) Video conference meeting rules — hyperlinks, call-in numbers, and physical locations Annual election timeline: 90-day, 60-day, 40-day, and 35-day deadlinesElectronic voting and email ballots — what's new in 2025DBPR's Election Monitoring Program and fee scheduleInspecting official records and how long associations must keep themFinancial reports, budgets, and certified written inquiriesOwner responsibilities: paying assessments, voting, participating, and knowing your governing documents Resources:myfloridalicense.com – verify licenses or file a complaintQuestions: CTMHEducation@myfloridalicense.com 📞 DBPR Customer Contact Center: (850) 488-1122Catch past webinars on this channel and check DBPR's CTMH education calendar for upcoming in-person and virtual events.

  6. Jul 1

    Tenant Rights & Eviction Process in Miami-Dade with Legal Services of Greater Miami

    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 periodsHow to file an answer and motion to determine rentFlorida's rent deposit statute (F.S. 83.60)Prohibited landlord practices and tenant protectionsSecurity deposit rights and disputesHow 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

  7. Jul 1

    Mental Health Resources in Miami-Dade County

    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 onRisk 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

  8. Jul 1

    How Miami-Dade County Turns Your Trash Into a Resource

    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 sustainabilityHow materials travel from your blue cart to end marketsThe #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

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Miami-Dade Commissioner proudly representing District 7.

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  • Creator
    Commissioner Raquel Regalado
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    33
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    Clean
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    © 2026 Commissioner Raquel Regalado