DISABILITIES LAW PROGRAM

     The Disabilities Law Program is a special project of Community Legal Aid Society, Inc. and is designated by the Governor as the Protection and Advocacy agency in Delaware. This program provides advocacy services to Delaware residents with physical or mental disabilities. Given limited resources, services are prioritized based on needs identified by consumer and community groups.

WHOM DO WE SERVE?

     The Disabilities Law Program includes seven advocacy programs, PADD, PAIR, PAAT, PAIMI, PABSS, PATBI and PAVA serving individuals with various types of disabilities. Qualifications for each program are described in detail on their respective pages. You may connect to the webpages for the programs by clicking on the link for the program found at the bottom of the screen.

TYPES OF SERVICES PROVIDED

• Individual Advocacy - including investigation, mediation, negotiation, legal consult-ation and legal representation.

• Systemic Advocacy - emphasizing major reform efforts on critical issues affecting client groups through negotiation, legislation, regulatory work, and litigation.

• General Information - regarding available services, rights and remedies to clients and their families, service providers, attorneys and other representatives.

• Referral Services - provided to those who may be better served by other sources such as state, local or federal agencies, or other advocacy organizations.

• Community Education/Self Advocacy Training - community education materials and programs are provided as well as training and legal information workshops.

     If you have a legal problem that is related to your disability, you should call the CLASI office nearest you. The voice/tty phone numbers in each county are:

New Castle County:
              302- 575-0690
              302-575-0696 (TTY/TDD)

Kent County:
              302- 674-8500 (TTY/TDD Also)

Sussex County:
              302- 856-3742 (TTY/TDD Also)