Disabilities Law Project (DLP) - Provides free legal assistance to people with disabilities,
their families, and their organizations. Their main purpose is to
advocate for the civil rights of persons with mental and physical
disabilities, including children with serious mental health
problems, in cases involving discrimination, especially their right to live as integral parts of
their communities.
The Philadelphia Building
1315 Walnut Street,
Suite 400 Philadelphia, PA 19107-4798
(215) 238-8070 [Voice]
(215) 238-6069 [TDD]
(215) 772-3126 [Fax]
E-mail: dlp.phila@dlp-pa.org
The Disabilities Law Project publishes many useful and highly
recommended advocacy handbooks and manuals. Two highly recommended
resources are:
- The Catalogue of Supports and Services for Persons with
Disabilities: A Resource for Advocates, Service Providers, and
Policy Makers - provides a comprehensive overview of
governmental programs and supports available to persons with
disabilities in Pennsylvania. It identifies the eligibility criteria
for each program, how to apply for services, and the administering
agencies and funding sources. (Highly recommended).
- The Long Term Care Supports Guidebook. The Guidebook is a
shorter, more user friendly version of the Catalogue intended for
use by persons with disabilities and their families. Copies of the
Catalogue and copies of the Guidebook can be viewed or downloaded
from the website of the Disabilities Law Project at
www.dlp-pa.org Hard copies for
those who lack web access or copies in alternate format can be
requested from the Disabilities Law Project Philadelphia office at
215 238-8070 (voice) or 215 789-2498 (TDD).
- Other useful Advocacy publications are available at their
website.
Education
Law Center -
Provides advice and direct legal representation in all educational
issues affecting children including special education. Publishes a
manual, The Right to Special Education in Pennsylvania, which
explains the special education process and is free to parents. This
is available in English or Spanish.
1313 Walnut St.,
Suite 400
Philadelphia, PA 19107
215-238-6970
E-mail: mancuso@elclpa.org
Pennsylvania
Health Law Project (PHLP) - Advocates for access to
consumer-directed health services for persons with disabilities.
Provides information about the Medical Assistance application
process.
924 Cherry St.
Suite 300
Philadelphia, PA 19107
215-625-3663
E-mail: dgates@phlp.org
Public Interest Law Center of Philadelphia (PILCOP)
- Provides advocacy services for people
with disabilities on a national scale.
125 S. 9th St.
Suite 1700
Philadelphia, PA 19107
215-627-7100
SeniorLaw
Center
– Provides legal help for seniors. The SeniorLaw Center protects the legal rights and interests
of older Philadelphians in need, providing free legal services,
community legal education, professional training, advice,
information and referral services, and advocacy. They have staff
able to work with the Asian and Latino Communities, and
seniors with limited English.
100 S. Broad Street, 18th floor
Philadelphia, PA 19110
215-988-1244
FAX 215-988-1243
Intake 215-988-1242
Temple Legal Aid Office - Temple's Legal
Aid is a program of Temple University School of Law. It is located
at 1719 North Broad Street, 19122. Telephone: 215-204-1800 Hours are
Monday through Friday, 9am - 5pm. Temple Legal Aid Office provides
free legal representation to qualifying, low-income, Philadelphia
residents. Three full-time attorneys, a paralegal, and clinical
legal interns provide representation in civil law matters such as
family law (divorce, spousal support, kinship adoption, etc.),
unemployment compensation, problems encountered with Health
Insurance companies, life-planning (wills, powers of attorney,
etc.), employment discrimination, and public benefits.
NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Center
for Disability Law & Policy - The
Center for Disability Law & Policy (CDLP) is a non-profit public
interest law center that provides advocacy and legal services to
individuals with disabilities throughout Pennsylvania. It was
established in 1976 as Southeastern Pennsylvania Legal Services for
the Deaf and has served as the state-wide advocate for persons with
disabilities seeking or receiving services under the Rehabilitation
Act of 1973 since 1981, and in this capacity administers the Client
Assistance Program (CAP). The Center also represents individuals
with claims under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and has
substantial experience with the litigation of employment
discrimination cases.
Americans
with Disabilities Act Document Center -
ADA statute, regulations and federally reviewed tech sheets plus
links to related sites.
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