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International Day of Persons with Disabilities

On December 3 we celebrated the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. This day was proclaimed by the United Nations in 1992 to promote a better understanding of disability issues and support the dignity, rights and well-being of people with disabilities. This day is also meant to promote awareness of the benefits to society when […]

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Letter Generators: ACDL Introduces a New Self-Advocacy Tool

Some of the most popular self-advocacy resources ACDL offers callers are letter templates. This is when our attorneys and advocates craft a standard letter for a common issue. These template letters can then be customized by a caller and submitted to the appropriate party. Having a template can take some of the anxiety out of […]

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Announcing New Jensen Court Monitors Website

Following the sweeping remedial order issued by federal judge Roslyn Silver in April 2023 in the Jensen v. Thornell class action litigation against the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR), the court appointed several monitors to oversee the implementation of the order. More details concerning the order can be found in our earlier […]

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Services and Events for National Disability Employment Awareness Month

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month! ACDL joins agencies and organizations across the country in celebrating the many contributions that people with disabilities bring to the workforce. Below we highlight some of the legal services that ACDL provides to people with disabilities on employment-related legal issues. Through ACDL’s Client Assistance Program, applicants and clients […]

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988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Goes Live

EN ESPANOL ASL VIDEO On July 16, 2022, the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline became available throughout Arizona and Nationwide. 988 is a three-digit phone number that offers 24/7 access to trained crisis counselors who can assist people experiencing a mental health crisis, a substance abuse crisis, thoughts of suicide, or any other kind of […]

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Private School Placement for Children with Disabilities: Unilateral Parental Placement and Seeking Reimbursement Through Due Process

By: Chloe Plaisance* (*Chloe Plaisance is currently a law student at the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University. Chloe completed a legal internship with ACDL’s Education Team in the Spring of 2022.)  EN ESPANOL ASL VIDEO This is the second post in the 3-part series about private school placement. Today’s blog […]

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