Host, Walter Noons, is joined by DLC’s new Executive Director, Marlene Sallo. Marlene talks about her background, what brought her to DLC, and her vision for the organization.
DLC Finds Residential School Effectively Remedied Abuse & Neglect Concerns
DLC Finds Residential School in Swansea Effectively Remedied Abuse and Neglect Concerns BOSTON, April 11, 2018 – The Disability Law Center (DLC) issues a Report today announcing the results of its abuse and neglect investigation at Meadowridge Academy (Meadowridge) in…
From a wheelchair, Lowell man’s a force for accessibility
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, said Stan Eichner, director of litigation for the Disability Law…
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 Plan 2018. The committee which is currently drafting the Commonwealth’s…
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 for Advocacy at the Arc of Massachusetts, announced grant awards…
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. MARIE FELTIN, a tireless advocate for disabled and chronically ill…
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 people with disabilities while also engaging candidates and the media to recognize the…
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, Esq., as its new executive director. Marlene will fill the…
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 as a matter of last resort to prevent imminent, serious…
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 persons who have been victims of crime may receive free…