DLC

The Disability Law Center (DLC) is the Protection and Advocacy (P&A) agency for Massachusetts. DLC is a private, non-profit organization responsible for providing protection and advocacy for the rights of Massachusetts residents with disabilities. DLC receives federal, state and private funding but is not part of the state or federal government. As the P&A, federal law provides DLC extensive access authority... DLC is committed to protecting the civil and human rights of ALL persons with disabilities through zealous advocacy and representation. Our work is firmly rooted in the belief that everyone deserves to be treated with respect and dignity. The guiding principles for DLC's advocacy are to promote and protect independence, integration, and equal opportunity. DLC staff work to make change and provide meaningful assistance while appreciating that each person has unique needs and experiences... DLC is undertaking a project looking at the use of exclusionary time out rooms and..

Primary location: Boston United States