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.

Recent News from the ACDL

Settlement of HUD Complaint against City of Phoenix

Posted by ACDL on August 19, 2016 | 0 Comments
Housing Discrimination Settled
Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the Southwest Fair Housing Council (SWFHC), the Arizona Fair Housing Center (AFHC), and the City of Phoenix settled a complaint filed with HUD alleging disability, race, and national origin discrimination in the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher wait list process.
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12 New National Fair Housing Videos (ASL)

Posted by ACDL on August 11, 2016 | 0 Comments
Equal Opportunity Housing Logo
The National Fair Housing Alliance, along with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, created 12 videos in American Sign Language (ASL) with English captioning. These videos provide important legal and practical information about fair housing rights. The videos were produced by Disability Independence Group, NFHA and Sweetwater Media.
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Are You Planning to Vote?

Posted by ACDL on June 14, 2016 | 0 Comments
What can my vote change?
Explore the reasons why voting is so important. Voting is an important way for you to express your opinions, make your voice heard and create positive change in your country and in people's lives. If you need help voting, this video can teach you what you need to know.
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Upcoming Training & Events

Service Animals Must Be Welcome

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm @ Ability360 Center

This free training is for persons with disabilities to answer questions about your rights related to service animals.  The obligations of business owners in relation to…

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Hands & Voices 2016 Fall Expo

8:00 am - 4:00 pm @ Black Canyon Conference Center

AZ Hands & Voices and AZ State Schools for the Deaf & Blind Present the 2016 Fall Expo. For registration and more information, contact Najwa Ghattas,…

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