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The Disability Law Center (DLC) is the
Protection and Advocacy agency for
Massachusetts. DLC is a private,
non-profit organization responsible for
providing protection and advocacy for the rights
of Massachusetts residents with disabilities.
DLC receives federal, state and private funding
but is not part of the state or federal
government.
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Our Mission |
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To
provide legal advocacy on disability issues that
promote the fundamental rights of all people
with disabilities to participate fully and
equally in the social and economic life of
Massachusetts. |
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What We Do |
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We provide
information, referral, technical assistance and
representation regarding legal rights and
services for people with disabilities. |
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We provide legal
services to eligible people and groups whose
cases meet DLC’s
priorities. |
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We seek to strike a
balance between systemic advocacy and individual
representation. |
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Our experienced
lawyers and paralegals conduct trainings for
community groups and other advocacy
organizations. |
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Who We Serve |
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People with disabilities. DLC provides legal
services to people in Massachusetts who have a
wide range of physical, psychiatric, sensory and
cognitive disabilities.
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People with disability related
problems. DLC serves individuals who
experience discrimination, abuse or neglect or
denial of services because of their disability.
DLC does not handle general legal problems such
as obtaining a divorce, filing for bankruptcy or
trust & estate issues. |
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People with disabilities whose
legal problem falls within a priority.
Demand for DLC’s services far exceeds our
resources. DLC adopts annual priorities
based on input from people with disabilities.
Priorities are available upon request or can be
seen on the DLC website. |
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People with disabilities whose
case has merit and DLC has the staff time and
resources necessary to resolve the issue.
Given DLC’s limited resources, DLC must
concentrate staff time and funding on cases that
meet our priorities and will make a significant
impact for people with disabilities.
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What Types of Problems Can We
Help With? |
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DLC has
experienced staff who provide services in the following issue areas.
Please see DLC’s specific priorities for each of the issue areas listed
below.
Access to
Community Services
Special Education
Health Care
Disability Benefits
Rights and
Conditions in Facilities
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We Seek Input On Our Priorities |
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In order to use
our advocacy resources in the most effective way possible, DLC
undergoes an annual priority setting process. An important
part of that effort is to seek input from a broad range of
people in the disability community.
Help us Shape our Priorities
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