Miami-Dade Tax Collector Dariel Fernandez Supports Commissioner Raquel Regalado’s "Neuro-Inclusive Service Days" Initiative to Expand Access for Neurodiverse Residents

Miami-Dade County Tax Collector Dariel Fernandez joined County Commissioner Raquel Regalado, Chairman Anthony Rodriguez, and his fellow Constitutional Officers, to announce the launch of Miami-Dade County “Neuro-Inclusive Service Days,” a groundbreaking initiative designed to improve access to essential county services for neurodiverse residents. This announcement aligns with Autism Awareness Month, reinforcing our commitment to fostering inclusivity and accessibility for all residents.

This initiative will provide a streamlined, one-stop experience for individuals with autism and other neurodiverse conditions, ensuring they can easily access critical county services. At the Office of the Tax Collector, we will dedicate the third Saturday of the month to welcoming individuals on the spectrum and their families, assisting them with transactions related to driver’s licenses, identification cards, specialty vouchers, and license plates. These efforts aim to foster a safer, more accessible environment, particularly in interactions with law enforcement.

Representatives from all five Miami-Dade County’s constitutional offices were present to discuss how their respective offices will support neurodiverse residents within their areas of service.

Upcoming Neuro-Inclusive Service Days:

📅 April 19 – Autism Acceptance Month
📅 July 19
📅 October 18 – Disability Employment Awareness Month

Services Offered:

✔ Special ID Services – Dedicated appointments and shorter wait times for ID applications
✔ Autism Decal Registration – Assistance from the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office for enrolling in the Occupant with Autism decal 
✔ Voter Registration – On-site voter registration assistance
✔ Disability Exemption Applications – Guidance on applying for disability-related tax exemptions
✔ Property Fraud Alert – Support in enrolling for fraud alerts to protect property ownership
✔ Invisible Disabilities Support – Sunflower lanyards available for individuals with invisible disabilities, provided with support from Miami International Airport

Additionally, Neuro-Inclusive Service Days – IDs Only will be held every third Saturday, offering a stress-free experience for individuals with special needs to obtain an ID—an essential step toward independence, employment, and access to vital services.

“For more than 67 years, the people of Miami-Dade County didn't have the support in this sense, if you have a condition and you are in need of an I.D. you have to have a patient customer service representative that can assist you and understand you, and my office staff is prepare to do that, in our Downton Miami office, for now, and hopefully across all Miami-Dade in a near future.” said Tax Collector Dariel Fernandez.