Organization
Disability Law Center(DLC)
Utah's federally designated Protection and Advocacy agency established in 1978, providing free legal assistance and advocacy to Utahns with disabilities of all types. The organization pursues rights in education, housing, employment, mental health, and Medicaid through legal representation and policy reform.
About
The Disability Law Center (DLC) is Utah's federally designated Protection and Advocacy agency, established in 1978 as an independent nonprofit. It is funded through federal and state grants and operates free of charge to eligible Utahns with disabilities.
What They Do
DLC provides legal representation, individual advocacy, facility monitoring, and policy reform work in areas including special education, housing discrimination, mental health rights, employment, and Medicaid. The organization also investigates reported abuse and neglect of individuals with disabilities in residential and institutional settings.
Who They Serve
DLC serves Utahns of all ages with any disability — developmental, physical, psychiatric, sensory, or cognitive — as well as individuals facing disability-based discrimination throughout the state.
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