Welcome to the Arizona Center for Disability Law
Who We Are
The Arizona Center for Disability Law (ACDL) is a not for profit public interest law firm, dedicated to protecting the rights of individuals with physical, mental, psychiatric, sensory and cognitive disabilities.
Who We Help
We provide a variety of legal services to people with disabilities and/or disability-related problems. We focus primarily on those cases in which individuals have nowhere else to go for legal support.
What We Do
We provide information, outreach and training on legal rights and self-advocacy, represent individuals in negotiations, administrative proceedings and court, and investigate abuse and neglect.
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News and Blog Posts
Staffing Shortages May Affect Your Child’s IEP
EN ESPANOL ASL VIDEO Staffing shortages in American schools are nothing new. However, since the onset of the COVID Pandemic...
Special Education Virtual Drop-In Q&A, August 15-18
As it is the back-to-school season, ACDL is offering a new limited-time service for callers with education-related...
People with Disabilities Have the Right to Reasonable Modifications in the Public Housing Application Process
EN ESPAÑOL ASL VIDEO On May 1, 2023, the Arizona Public Housing Authority (APHA) began accepting applications for the...
Jensen v. Shinn Update: Federal Judge Issues Sweeping Remedial Order to Arizona Prison Officials
The order describes detailed steps Arizona prison officials must take to bring conditions up to constitutional standards In...
Weekly Work Tips—A Series for the New Year
The Client Assistance Program (CAP) at ACDL is bringing you a new series of helpful self-advocacy tips. Starting this...
Current and Former Circle K Employees May Be Eligible for Compensation for ADA Violations
Recently, Circle K Stores entered into a nationwide agreement with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)...