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Jean Fairfax, Civil Rights Pioneer

Posted by ACDL on March 8, 2019 | 0 Comments

ACDL celebrates the life and work of Jean Fairfax, an unsung heroine of the civil rights movement. Ms. Fairfax committed her life to civil rights and social justice. She was a force for over 40 years from organizing black families in school desegregation cases in rural communities and led the effort to reform the National School Lunch program. Her work with both the NAACP Legal […]

Recap of 2019 African American Conference on Disabilities

Posted by ACDL on February 27, 2019 | 0 Comments

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 of the Governor’s Office of Youth, Faith and Family, Rep. […]

ACDL Board Member Opportunity

Posted by ACDL on February 22, 2019 | 0 Comments

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 equality. Our Work ACDL is mandated by federal laws […]

Save the Date! ACDL’s 25th Anniversary Celebration

Posted by ACDL on February 12, 2019 | 0 Comments

The Arizona Center for Disability Law is celebrating 25 years of advancing disability rights. Join us as we honor Tim Hogan, former Executive Director of the Arizona Center for Law in the Public Interest & Arizona State Representative Jennifer Longdon. This 25th Anniversary event will include music, food, drink, and a silent auction, with all proceeds benefitting ACDL’s work in advancing the rights of Arizonans […]

Special Report: Preventing Sexual Abuse of Arizonans with Developmental Disabilities

Posted by ACDL on January 30, 2019 | 0 Comments

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 state agencies, providers, families, and others should take to […]

Registration Now Open for 8th Annual African American Conference on Disabilities

Posted by ACDL on December 19, 2018 | 0 Comments

Registration is now open for the 8th Annual African American Conference on Disabilities. This is the only comprehensive conference that addresses legal rights issues at the intersection of race and disability. The conference examines avenues for legal advocacy to ensure the effective provision of services and enforcement of civil rights in the African American and disability communities. Hosted by the Arizona Center for Disability Law […]

ACDL Asks Arizona Superior Courts to Improve Access to Justice for People with Disabilities

Posted by ACDL on November 13, 2018 | 0 Comments

Court websites are a good place for parties to a lawsuit, witnesses, jurors, and court visitors with disabilities to get information about court services. Using several measures from the National Center for Access to Justice’s (NCAJ’s) Disability Access Index, ACDL recently surveyed Arizona County Superior Court websites. ACDL looked at whether the court websites listed information about how to request accommodations or report disability […]

Identifying the “Parent” in “Parental Consent” to Improve Outcomes for Foster Youth in Special Education

Posted by ACDL on November 9, 2018 | 0 Comments

By Amanda Glass, Equal Justice Works Legal Fellow* Navigating the world of Special Education can be a challenge for anyone, even those experienced with the issue. But for Arizona foster children, that challenge is magnified. Arizona foster children are twice as likely to be eligible for special education, but are less likely to receive that special education due to challenges like lack of school stability. […]

ACDL Begins New Program to Improve Oversight of Social Security Representative Payees

Posted by ACDL on November 8, 2018 | 0 Comments

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 conduct reviews of the SSA’s Representative Payee Program. A […]

ACDL Announces FREE Special Education Legal Assistance for Arizona Foster Youth

Posted by ACDL on October 17, 2018 | 0 Comments

Para obtener más información, consulte nuestro folleto en español aquí. The Arizona Center for Disability Law (ACDL), with the support of Greenberg Traurig LLP, is bringing FREE special education legal services to children in Arizona’s foster care system. This project that aims to improve access to special education and mental health services for children in Arizona’s foster care system through direct client services, community trainings, […]

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