From a wheelchair, Lowell man’s a force for accessibility Lowell Sun But it will never have enough resources to ensure that every public and private facility is in compliance,…
Comment on New Massachusetts Draft Olmstead Plan
The Commonwealth developed its first Olmstead Plan in 2008 and has recently been in the process of tracking its progress and developing an updated plan – the Draft Massachusetts Olmstead…
DLC to Receive Becker Trust Grant
Disability Law Center to Receive Becker Trust Grant for Innovation, for Supporting Advocacy of Community Integration in Day Habilitation Programs The Becker Family Trust, in conjunction with the Becker Center…
Linda Landry Receives Marie Feltin Award
DLC’s Linda Landry accepts the Marie Feltin Award at BCIL’s event last night. Congratulations Linda! The award honors individuals and institutions who exemplify the pioneering spirit of the late DR.…
REV UP! Update
National Disability Voter Registration Week July 16-20, 2018 The REV UP Campaign is coordinating the third annual National Disability Voter Registration Week (NDVRW) to increase the political power of…
Disability Law Center Announces New Executive Director
Press Release February 27, 2018 Disability Law Center Announces New Executive Director The Disability Law Center, the Protection and Advocacy organization for Massachusetts, has announced the selection of Marlene Sallo,…
Disability Law Center Disturbed by School Restraint Data
February 22, 2018 Disability Law Center (DLC) finds the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (ESE) data on school restraints extremely disturbing. In schools, restraints may only be utilized…
Disability Connection – February 2018
Host, Walter Noons interviews Jamie Sabino, Staff Attorney at Massachusetts Law Reform Institute (MLRI) and Co-Manager of the Civil Legal Aid to Victims of Crime (CLAVC) Initiative. They discuss how…
DLC Issues Report Announcing Results of Its Investigation of Patient Deaths at Arbour Health Systems Hospitals
BOSTON, February 13, 2018 – The Disability Law Center (DLC) issues a Report today announcing the results of its abuse and neglect investigation into patient deaths that occurred in psychiatric…
DLC Finds Abuse & Neglect at Kindergarten Center in Haverhill
BOSTON, February 1, 2018 – The Disability Law Center (DLC) issues a Report today announcing the results of its abuse and neglect investigation at the Crowell Kindergarten Center (Crowell) in…