DRLC maintains two specialized programs that focus on issues concerning people with disabilities, including those affected by cancer.
Programs
Civil Rights Litigation Program. DRLC provides free legal assistance to people with disabilities experiencing discrimination in violation of their civil rights. DRLC brings high impact, high visibility cases in state and federal courts to protect and to expand the rights of this community. These cutting-edge cases raise public awareness and ensure people with disabilities are able to participate fully in society throughout their life span. DRLC’s litigation program frequently addresses the rights of marginalized people in challenging settings and works to remove barriers to full participation by people with disabilities in schools, extended care facilities, hospitals and public spaces.
Cancer Legal Resource Center. The Cancer Legal Resource Center (CLRC) educates and supports those affected by cancer. CLRC provides information through its national telephone assistance line, outreach programs and community activities to educate and support cancer patients, their families, healthcare professionals and advocates. CLRC offers information on matters such as maintaining employment through treatment, accessing healthcare and government benefits, taking medical leave, and estate planning. The program has reached more than half a million cancer-affected individuals since its creation in 1997, including those with limited access to legal resources. For more information, please click here.
Please note: DRLC does not provide legal representation on the following types of cases: criminal, employment, domestic violence, personal injury, consumer fraud, bankruptcy, evictions or foreclosures, applications or appeals for public benefits, wills/estates/trusts/conservatorships.