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ACDL Settles Lawsuit against Arizona State Hospital for Facility and Patient Access
November 20, 2019
On November 12, 2019, the Arizona Center for Disability settled a lawsuit against the Arizona State Hospital (ASH) and the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS). ACDL filed this lawsuit in 2018 to ensure it had the access necessary to monitor ASH facilities and ensure patients are not subject to abuse and neglect, as required […]
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ACDL Announces New Infographics and Template Letters
July 25, 2019
ACDL is excited to announce the addition of template letters and infographics. The template letters are designed to provide users with an example of how to format a letter and what content the letter should include. The following template letters are now available in the Self-Advocacy Guides section including: Addressing Pregnancy-Related Discrimination Medical Provider Letter […]
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Recap of 2019 African American Conference on Disabilities
February 27, 2019
The 8th Annual African American Conference on Disabilities was a great success! Over 300 people participated in sessions that covered topics from Preventing Abuse of People with Disabilities, Addressing Mental Health in the African American Community and Child Advocacy and the African American Family, among others. Participants also heard from several guest speakers, including Maria Cristina Fuentes, Director […]
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ACDL Board Member Opportunity
February 22, 2019
The Arizona Center for Disability Law, the Protection and Advocacy (P&A) system for Arizonans with disabilities is seeking nominations for its Board of Directors. Our Mission The Arizona Center for Disability Law (ACDL) is a non-profit law firm that assists Arizonans with disabilities to promote and protect their legal rights to independence, justice, and […]
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Special Report: Preventing Sexual Abuse of Arizonans with Developmental Disabilities
January 30, 2019
The Arizona Developmental Disabilities Planning Council (ADDPC) has released a report with recommendations for the Arizona State Legislature and state agencies to prevent sexual abuse of Arizonans with developmental disabilities. ACDL has partnered with the ADDPC on this very important issue. The report “Sexual Abuse of Arizonans with Developmental and Other Disabilities” includes specific actions […]
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ACDL Begins New Program to Improve Oversight of Social Security Representative Payees
November 8, 2018
A new program to improve the oversight of Social Security Administration (SSA) benefits managed by representative payees has been announced by the Arizona Center for Disability Law (ACDL). On April 13, 2018, the Strengthening Protections for Social Security Beneficiaries Act was signed into law. This legislation authorizes the nation’s Protection & Advocacy (P&A) system to […]
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