Organization
Disability Rights Arizona(DRAZ)
Arizona's federally designated Protection and Advocacy (P&A) agency and non-profit public interest law firm, protecting the legal rights of children and adults with disabilities across the state. The organisation provides free legal services, advocacy, and resources to people with developmental, physical, cognitive, and psychiatric disabilities.
About
Disability Rights Arizona (DRAZ) — formerly the Arizona Center for Disability Law — is Arizona's federally mandated Protection and Advocacy (P&A) system and a non-profit public interest law firm. With offices in Phoenix and Tucson, DRAZ is dedicated to protecting the rights of Arizonans with a wide range of disabilities.
What They Do
DRAZ provides free legal representation, advocacy, and resources in areas including education, healthcare, mental health care, housing, employment, accessibility, and abuse and neglect. The organisation also conducts ADA training, investigates rights violations in residential facilities, and engages in systems advocacy and policy reform at the state and local level.
Who They Serve
Arizonans of all ages with developmental, physical, cognitive, sensory, and psychiatric disabilities who face discrimination, abuse, neglect, or barriers to education, healthcare, and community participation.
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