Organization
Nevada Disability Advocacy and Law Center(NDALC)
Nevada's federally mandated Protection and Advocacy system since 1995, providing free legal services, individual advocacy, and education to Nevadans with disabilities from offices in Las Vegas, Reno/Sparks, and Elko. NDALC covers the full spectrum of civil and legal rights issues facing people with disabilities across a geographically large state.
About
Designated by the Governor in 1995, the Nevada Disability Advocacy and Law Center (NDALC) is a private statewide non-profit organisation serving as Nevada's federally mandated Protection and Advocacy (P&A) system. Its mandate spans human, legal, and service rights for individuals with disabilities, with offices in Las Vegas, Reno/Sparks, and Elko.
What They Do
NDALC provides information and referral, education and training, negotiation, mediation, investigation of abuse and neglect allegations, legal counsel, and public policy advocacy — all at no cost to eligible Nevadans. The organization administers multiple federal programs covering developmental disabilities, mental illness, assistive technology, voting rights, and traumatic brain injury.
Who They Serve
NDALC serves Nevadans with all types of disabilities who need to protect their legal rights, access services, or resolve disputes with state agencies and service providers, with offices distributed across a geographically large state.
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