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CLASI Earns “Top Workplace” Recognition for Ninth Time
We are proud to announce that Community Legal Aid Society, Inc. (CLASI) has once again been recognized as a “Top Workplace” in Delaware by The News Journal. This marks the ninth time in the past 11 years that CLASI has received a Top Workplace honor. CLASI was also the highest-ranked nonprofit in the small company category. The Top Workplace awards are based…
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CLASI Statement on DOJ Olmstead Community Integration Memo
Community Legal Aid Society, Inc. (CLASI) joins other organizations across the country in rejecting the legal analysis, contained in the memo recently issued by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of Legal Counsel, that questions the integration requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. More…
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John Whitelaw Named One of Delaware’s Most Influential and Inspiring in Law
Congratulations to CLASI’s John Whitelaw on being recognized as one of Delaware’s “Most Influential & Inspiring in Law” for 2026 by The News Journal. Over the course of his 40-year legal career, John has been a tireless advocate for the fundamental rights and dignity of low-income and vulnerable people, impacting thousands of lives through individual representation, systemic advocacy, training,…
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CLASI Secures Settlement with Delaware Dept. of Education to Improve Special Education System for Incarcerated Students
WILMINGTON, DE—The Disability Rights Delaware program of Community Legal Aid Society, Inc. (“CLASI”) and public interest law firm Terris, Pravlik & Millian, LLP (“TPM”) have reached a settlement in their federal lawsuit with the Delaware Department of Education (“DDOE”) and its Adult and Prison Education Resources Workgroup (“APER”) to address the state’s systemic failure to provide required special education services to incarcerated students with disabilities. Under a consent decree approved by the…
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Six CLASI Attorneys Honored as Delaware “Top Lawyers” of 2025
We’re proud to announce that six CLASI attorneys have been recognized as 2025 “Top Lawyers” in their fields by Delaware Today magazine, based on a statewide poll of their fellow Delaware attorneys: Alicia Dugger, Esq. – Immigration and International LawEmily Houde – Immigration and International LawMegan Mahle – Family LawRichard Morse – Civil Rights LawAnthony…
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Laura Graham Receives DSBA Commitment Award
Congratulations to Laura Graham on receiving the Commitment Award at the Delaware State Bar Association (DSBA) 2025 Christopher W. White Access Justice Awards Breakfast, in recognition of her 19 years of outstanding advocacy and dedication to Community Legal Aid Society, Inc. (CLASI) and our clients. The Commitment Award is presented annually “to a member of…
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Disability Rights Delaware Recognizes National Voter Registration Day with Call for Accessible and Inclusive Elections
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 16, 2025 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: Margaretta Kroeger, mkroeger@declasi.org Disability Rights Delaware Recognizes National Voter Registration Day with Call for Accessible and Inclusive Elections WILMINGTON, DE—On National Voter Registration Day, Disability Rights Delaware joins communities across the country in celebrating the power of the vote and highlighting the importance of…
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Disability Rights Delaware Applauds Passage of ADA Parking Bill
On the eve of Disability Pride Month, and the last day of the Delaware General Assembly’s session until January, the Senate passed House Substitute 2 for House Bill 48 (HS 2 for HB 48) to make certain that Delawareans with disabilities have equal access to Delaware businesses and government services by ensuring parking lots are…
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Disability Rights Delaware Report Finds Widespread ADA Parking Accessibility Violations at Polling Places
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 30, 2025 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: Margaretta Kroeger, mkroeger@declasi.org Disability Rights Delaware Finds Widespread ADA Parking Accessibility Violations at Polling Places; Accessibility Progress Made in Other Areas Monitoring shows over 54% of polling sites violated ADA parking requirements, highlighting need for increased enforcement of accessible parking…
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