Organization
Disability Law Center(DLC)
Massachusetts Protection and Advocacy agency providing free legal services to state residents with disabilities facing abuse, neglect, or discrimination.
About
The Disability Law Center is the designated Protection and Advocacy (P&A) agency for Massachusetts, serving as the state's primary legal advocacy organisation for people with disabilities. Established under the federal P&A mandate, DLC is an independent nonprofit with the legal authority to investigate abuse and neglect in facilities and the community.
What They Do
DLC provides free legal representation and advocacy for people with disabilities in Massachusetts. Core focus areas include monitoring for abuse and neglect in institutional and community settings, investigating suspicious deaths of people with disabilities, responding to rights violations, and ensuring access to services. DLC also conducts systemic advocacy to change harmful policies.
Who They Serve
Massachusetts residents with disabilities who face abuse, neglect, discrimination, or have disability-related legal issues that fall within the agency's priority areas — including people in hospitals, group homes, schools, and community settings.
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