We help low-income people and seniors with civil law issues. We operate on a contingent basis, so we do not require payment from you when we take care of your case. We do not charge any fees for copying, phone calls, transportation or other costs for the development of your case. We ask you to sign a contract ordering Social Security to pay 25% of your benefits retroactively (with a maximum of $6,000) to Disability Services & Legal Center. Our lawyers are employed – all prices go to services to people with disabilities. Regional ADA centres do not offer direct referrals from lawyers. The National Disability Rights Network (NDRN) is the non-profit organization of state-mandated protection and advocacy systems (P&A) and customer assistance programs (CAP). There is a P&A/CAP agency in every U.S. state and territory, as well as an agency that serves the Native American population of the Four Corners area. Overall, the P&A/CAP network is the largest provider of disability advocacy services in the United States.
To find your local protection and advocacy agency and customer support program in each state, visit – www.ndrn.org/en/ndrn-member-agencies.html. We provide free or cost-effective legal advice to people with disabilities whose civil or human rights have been violated. We offer different levels of service: The A.D.A. Legal Consultation Service (ALCS) is designed to help attorneys, business owners, and municipalities better understand the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as well as all other areas of disability law, such as special education, fair housing, Social Security, and other state and federal civil rights laws. Our services include case assessment, training, research and writing, ADA compliance reviews, site assessments and expert testimonials. Clients must be at 200% or less of the poverty line, with eligible income exemptions for legal representation. We advise seniors from 60 years old. Social security claimants who have received their second denial of benefits may request a hearing before an administrative judge. These are formal hearings under the auspices of the federal government, and legal representation is strongly recommended. DSLC`s lawyers will review your case and represent qualified clients at these hearings. DSLC offers a range of legal services for people with disabilities.
Your national or local bar can also provide a good starting point for finding legal advice or representation. To find your local bar association, go to www.americanbar.org/ or call 1-800-285-2221 The Northwest ADA Center cannot provide legal advice. However, below are some legal/advocacy resources in the states of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Alaska that might be able to help you in your case if you need a lawyer. We suggest that if your case concerns a disability-related issue, you will find a lawyer who specializes in disability law. We help low-income people and seniors with civil law issues. To find out if you are eligible for assistance, call 1-888-534-5243, monday to Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. AND 1 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Please do not leave a voice message. We can`t call you back. The Disability Rights Legal Center (DRLC) is the oldest program to represent the rights of persons with disabilities by providing free legal assistance to persons with disabilities who are victims of discrimination in violation of their civil rights.
The program brings high-impact, high-profile cases to state and federal courts to protect and expand the rights of this community. These state-of-the-art cases raise public awareness and ensure that persons with disabilities can participate fully in society throughout their lives. DRLC`s advocacy programme also works to remove barriers to the full participation of persons with disabilities in schools, health facilities, detention centres and public spaces. Come to our orientation session at the legal clinic, which takes place every Monday at 1:30 p.m., to meet with a lawyer and discuss your legal needs. Please note that we cannot handle all cases as the demand for our services exceeds the availability of our staff and lawyers. Cases are selected based on available resources, our priority areas and our representation criteria. The Department of Justice Commemorates the 32nd Anniversary of the ADA Press Release (issued on 07/26/22) Washington State Bar Association: Moderate Means Program United States vs. Uber Technolgies, Inc. Settlement Agreement (published on 07/20/22) Jefferson County, Kentucky Board of Elections Settlement Agreement (published on 8/01/22) Carey v Wisconsin Election Commission Statement of Interest (posted 8/25/22) For more information, see the following resources: Oregon State Bar: Lawyer Referral Service 503-684-3763 (Phone) 800-452-7636 (Toll-Free in Oregon Disability Law Center of Alaska Email: akpa@dlcak.org Toll Free: 800-478-1234 Anchorage: 907-565-1007 Fairbanks: 907-456-1070 Juneau: 970-586-1627 Disability Rights Oregon 610 SW Broadway, #200 Portland, OR 97205 800-452-1694 (Telephone) Indiana State Board of Nursing Settlement Agreement (posted 9/22/02) We have received complaints about persistent and serious problems with access services (“Access”) from members of our community. In order to provide additional support to our community, please help us better understand these issues and try to solve them by completing this survey.