Disability Law Center

DLC Staff Attorney Caitlin Parton talks about the challenges facing persons who are deaf or hard of hearing in accessing services from medical providers, in public accommodations and in housing.

The federal and state election officials left us all with the feeling that they all are trying very hard to ensure that all polling locations are accessible to everyone.  In…

May 18, 2018 – A  Report  to  the  President  of  the  Senate,  the  Speaker  of  the  House  of  Representatives, and the Chairs of the Joint Committee on Mental Health  Substance …

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 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…

  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,…

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…

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…

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.…

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…