Disability Law Colorado

A nonprofit organization

$28,336 raised by 102 donors

28% complete

$100,000 Goal

What We Do: In nearly 50 years, Disability Law Colorado has made a significant difference in protecting the civil rights of Coloradans with disabilities:

Community-based services: We help Coloradans with disabilities access services and advocate for themselves.
Educational advocacy: We ensure that students with disabilities get the accommodations they need for free, quality education.
Employment support: We promote vocational training and help Coloradans with disabilities overcome employment barriers so they can secure meaningful jobs, achieve greater independence, and contribute their skills to their communities.
Affordable housing: We confront housing discrimination and fight for accessible, affordable options so that Coloradans have a safe place to live.
Facility monitoring: We work to ensure that people in residential treatment facilities receive proper care by regularly inspecting these locations, reviewing their practices, and addressing any issues of mistreatment, neglect, or inadequate services.
People in the criminal justice system: Our investigators routinely visit correctional facilities and interact with inmates with disabilities to ensure they receive fair treatment, accommodations and other necessary resources.
Guardianship: We assist people with disabilities in modifying or terminating guardianships, providing legal support and self-advocacy resources for independence.

Testimonials

"[Your attorney] was extremely well versed and was a great help to us in resolving the situation with our daughter's Individualized Education Program... We are very grateful for her help... It was great to have Disability Law Colorado in our corner as we stood up for my child's rights."

Mailing Address

Disability Law Colorado
1580 N. Logan St., Suite 600
Denver, CO 80203

Tax ID (EIN)

84-0705890

Mission

Disability Law Colorado strives to ensure that Coloradans with disabilities have equal opportunities, can live independently and with dignity, and are empowered to advocate for themselves. We provide free legal services and resources to individuals whose rights have been violated -- empowering them to navigate complex systems and dismantle barriers.

Addressing challenges in education, housing, employment, healthcare, and accessibility, we aim to make Colorado the best state for people with disabilities to live and work.

Background Statement

Founded in 1976 as The Legal Center for People with Disabilities and Older People, Disability Law Colorado became Colorado’s Protection and Advocacy System in 1977.

Over the last 50 years, DLC has helped thousands of Coloradans with disabilities break down barriers and live healthier, happier lives. But now these vital services are under attack.

The federal administration is proposing to slash nearly half of DLC's budget. Among the targets: clients in need of vocational rehabilitation, voting assistance, and mental health care.

Your tax-deductible contribution will help us fight back — and keep our work going.

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Organization name

Disability Law Colorado

other names

Disability Law Colorado, DLC, Center for Legal Advocacy dba The Legal Center for People with Disabilities and Older People

Year Established

1976

Tax id (EIN)

84-0705890

Disability Law Colorado

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