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Organization Description:Disability Rights Washington is a private non-profit organization that protects the rights of people with disabilities statewide. Our mission is to advance the dignity, equality, and self-determination of people with disabilities. We work to pursue justice on matters related to human and legal rights.
Contact us for:
-disability rights information
-technical assistance for disability issues
-general information about legal rights
-strategies about how to become a stronger self-advocate
-information sheets on a wide range of subjects to empower individuals with disabilities to better advocate for themselves
-community education and training
-legal services for disability rights violationsIntake Process:Please send general email inquiries only, as Disability Rights Washington does not accept email requests for technical assistance services. In the event you do solicit assistance through email, your message will be returned asking you to contact Disability Rights Washington’s intake phone line. If you need to communicate via email as an accommodation you may indicate that. Learn how to request services.
Languages:- English
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Tags: advocacy, bipoc, delinquent, disabilities, Disability, foster youth, HB 1310, homeless, housing, human rights, incarceration, inmates, jail, justice, juvenile delinquency, juvenile, legal representation, legal rights, litigation, non-profit, pro bono, racial violence, social justice, tents, youth, and zoningSpecialties:- Adolescents
- Adult Men
- Adult Women
- Learning Disabilities
- Learning Disabilities
- Stigma
- Transition-Aged Youth
Services Offered:- Crisis Intervention
- Free Legal Consultation
- Free Legal Representation
- Mental Health Education
- Peer Support (in-person)
- Stigma Reduction Projects
- Volunteer Opportunities
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