Organization
Disability Law Center of Alaska(DLC)
Alaska's federally designated protection and advocacy agency, the Disability Law Center of Alaska provides free legal services and advocacy to Alaskans with disabilities across the entire state. DLC investigates abuse and neglect, supports self-advocacy, and pursues systemic change to protect the civil and human rights of people with disabilities in Alaska.
About
The Disability Law Center of Alaska (DLC) is Alaska's federally mandated protection and advocacy (P&A) agency, providing free legal assistance to Alaskans with disabilities. Based in Anchorage and a member of the National Disability Rights Network, DLC serves residents throughout this geographically vast and diverse state.
What They Do
DLC provides legal information and representation, investigates allegations of abuse and neglect in institutions and community settings, monitors residential facilities, trains self-advocates, and engages in legislative and regulatory advocacy. The organisation prioritises cases that affect large numbers of Alaskans with disabilities.
Who They Serve
DLC serves Alaskans of all ages with any type of disability — physical, developmental, psychiatric, sensory, or chronic — particularly those facing violations of their legal rights or experiencing abuse, neglect, or exploitation in any care setting.
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