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Welcome to the New Blog of Access Marijuana RX

At Access Marijuana RX (AMRX), we are committed to helping patients treat their illnesses, symptoms and other chronic conditions with the therapeutic benefits of medical marijuana. In addition to personal medical evaluations, we aim to provide unparalleled patient-care that centers around health, well-being and education.

At Access Marijuana RX (AMRX), we are committed to helping patients treat their illnesses, symptoms and other chronic conditions with the therapeutic benefits of medical marijuana. In addition to personal medical evaluations, we aim to provide unparalleled patient-care that centers around health, well-being and education.

Our founder, Dr. Lora L. Brown is certified by the Florida Department of Health. She has 17 years of experience in the field of interventional pain therapy. She has served on the prescription drug abuse task force for two Florida governors. She understands the risk of opiate pharmaceuticals and the benefits of medical cannabis for the treatment of persistent pain and chronic illnesses.

We strive to foster a compassionate community that advances understanding and diminishes the stigmas still attached to medical cannabis. This blog will serve as an extension of our commitment to the community, as we educate readers and empower our patients to make informed decisions about medical marijuana therapy.

With this blog, we hope to become your trusted source of information on cannabis. We will discuss current events, any changes to Florida’s medical marijuana law and address the questions we commonly hear from patients. On our site, you can learn:

If you would like to learn more about your eligibility for medical marijuana, please call us today at 727-209-5470 to schedule an initial consultation. Our lovely St. Petersburg facility helps patients from Tampa and throughout Florida.

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Overview

At Access Marijuana RX, we respect the dignity and independence of our guests and we are committed to providing full and equal access to everyone who visits our facility and website. Here’s what you can expect from us:

Communication

We are committed to effectively communicating with our guests. We provide, at no charge, auxiliary aids and services which are reasonably necessary to achieve effective communication. We accept Operator Relay Service calls, and Teletypewriter (TTY/TDD) calls through 711, in the same manner as traditional telephonic channels.

Website Access

We endeavor to develop and update website content using current technologies that effectively communicate with and afford full and equal access to persons with disabilities. We make every effort necessary to meet online usability and design requirements, including those recommended by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) in its Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1 as well as requirements under the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010.

Assistive Devices

Our customers and guests are welcome to use their own personal assistive devices to access our merchandise and services. If an assistive device or technology is incompatible with our facilities, we will work with our customers and guests to provide full and equal access through alternative measures.

Companions and Service Animals

Companions, guide dogs or other service animals are welcome to accompany guests with disabilities while visiting our facility. We will also sensitively, respectfully and discretely provide personal assistance when requested.

Interruption of Services

If we are temporarily unable to offer any special facilities or services that assist customers and guests with disabilities, we will immediately provide notice of this interruption and the anticipated time when these services will be resumed.

Training

Our entire staff receives ongoing and documented training in order to properly communicate with and provide sensitive, helpful and respectful assistance to our customers and guests with disabilities.

Modification of Policies or Procedures

We will make reasonable modifications to our policies or procedures when it is necessary to provide our customers and guests with full and equal access to our facility, website or communications channels.

We are continuously working to improve the accessibility of content on our website. If you are looking for mouse and keyboard alternatives, speech recognition software such as Dragon NaturallySpeaking may help you navigate web pages and online services. This software allows the user to move focus around a web page or application screen through voice controls.

Customer Feedback

We actively encourage the participation of all customers and guests in our feedback process. In addition to sharing your comments in person, you may also contact us by:

Mail:
7901 4th St N, Ste 205
St. Petersburg, FL 33702

Email:
emailshannon@mac.com,
michelle.amrx@gmail.com

If you feel that these standards have not been maintained in your situation, please let us know by calling: (727) 209-5470 we gladly accept TRS calls.