History

The Dori Slosberg Foundation is a non-governmental, not for profit, public service organization dedicated to traffic safety. The foundation is named in memory of Dori Slosberg the daughter of State Representative (2000-2006) Irving "Irv" Slosberg, whose life tragically ended when the car she was in crashed while she was unbuckled.

Established in 2004, our foundation received non-profit status in 2005 and is an influential force in reversing the deadly statistics our roadways produce.

We offer an extensive variety of programs:

• STAYING ALIVE ON 95, 75 & FLORIDA’S ROADWAYS
  This program brings together individuals concerned with safety on Interstate 95, 75 and all major Florida Roadways. This group of professionals and law enforcement develops ways to make driving on Florida’s major roadways safer. This program is showcased by our annual event in June which addresses the many issues on I-95, the officers in attendance leave determined to crack down on dangerous driving behavior.
• DUI 0 TOLERANCE
  This annual program brings together DUI law enforcement officers and officials to honor them in their efforts to make the roadways safer for all of us. Statistics from DUI’s are collected from the officers at this program and following the saturation that takes place for a 48 hour period. DUI survivors and victim’s families speak for a no-tolerance policy for all DUI offenders. Their heartfelt stories of loss and tragedy demand changes to DUI policy and enforcement.
• DRIVER’S EDUCATION & SAFE TEEN DRIVING PROGRAMS
  This is a vital component of high school education. We have set out to make sure that students have the opportunity to take this life saving course and behind -the –wheel training prior to getting their licenses to drive. Education and practice is key to teaching our youth how to drive safely and responsibly and we have added digital textbooks to the driver education classes through a pilot program underwritten by the Geico Insurance Company. The foundation holds safety assemblies across the state to further educate students of the importance of seat belt use and eliminating distractions while driving. Local law enforcement and officials participate in the majority of these life saving programs. The foundation hosts an annual Driver Education Conference for teachers and administrators from across the state to make sure that our students have motivated instructors who have the most up to date information on all aspects of driving and associated technology.
• SAFE SENIOR TRANSPORTATION
  The foundation assists those that are unable to drive due to age or disability in finding alternate means of transportation. Through our Senior Transportation Conferences we offer a one stop location to get information on both alternative transportation options and through the Department of transportation “Flow Mobile” they can renew their licenses, take eye exams and everything else that one needs to travel to the DMV for in their own community. Officials and experts speak in a safety forum offering tips on safe senior driving and when to find alternatives.

Former Representative Irv Slosberg graduated from Roosevelt University. During his term in the Florida House of Representatives, his focus was on highway safety and senior citizens. Former Representative Slosberg is the CEO of the Dori Slosberg Foundation, a non-for-profit agency devoted to highway safety in honor of his daughter who passed away in a 1996 car crash.

Representative Slosberg was instrumental in passing legislation such as, mandatory driver signals, and provided a surefire funding source for driver’s education by adding $5 to traffic tickets called the Dori Slosberg Driver Education Safety Act (an approximate funding of 14 million each year). Other legislation included mandatory minor seatbelts (or they may get pulled over), harsher penalties for repeat DUI offenders including breathalyzers installed in cars to start the ignition, and he extended the statute of limitations against exploitation of the elderly bill. Representative Slosberg passed the Alexander Ware Memorial Barrier System on Florida's Turnpike in memory of Alexander Ware who passed away in his mother's arms when their car went into a canal due to lack of guard rails. Representative Slosberg brought in 13 million dollars of state funding for guardrails on the turnpike, instituted vision tests for 80-year-old drivers, brought in 1 million for the South County Jewish Federation Transportation Services for senior transportation, and 500 thousand for healthcare funding for Holocaust survivors.

Irv is a humanitarian, working to save lives. When disaster struck, Irv worked tirelessly to make sure that food, water and medical supplies were delivered to those in need, insurance claims were processed quickly, and doctors and nurses were driven door-to-door to ensure the well-being of his constituents. Irv is most proud of his team’s work in the District, helping hurricane victims, and finding solutions for problems. Irv Slosberg is the CEO of the Slosberg Report. The news magazine show about Israel that connects its audience to the people, places and politics that make Israel special. This television and Internet show is filmed in Israel.

Mission Statement

The Dori Slosberg Foundation's Mission Statement is:

• Educate the Public about the importance of Traffic Safety
• Promote the Usage of Safe Driving Habits, especially Seatbelt Compliance and Proper Child restraint devices
• Support and Advance the Driver's Education Programs Nationwide enabling Law Enforcement to Save Lives Through Legislation
• Assist the Florida Department of Transportation to ensure a Safe Driving Environment on our roadways
• YOUR ASSISTANCE will allow us to distribute tools to both teens and seniors to help them drive safely. We will help establish alternate means of transportation for the elderly and disabled. To assist the senior residents of Palm Beach County, we have someone available to supply and assist with the Palm Tran Connection application Monday thru Thursdays from 9AM to 2PM in our office located in Fontana Plaza.