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Disabilities Law Program Invites Comments on Proposed FY23 Priorities
The CLASI Disabilities Law Program (“DLP”) proposes to adopt revised priorities for the fiscal year beginning October 2022 (FY23). We invite comments on the proposed priorities. Comments may be submitted to Susan Henry, Disabilities Law Program Administrative Assistant, through any of the following methods: By email to Susan Henry by clicking HERE; By mail to…
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What the New 988 Hotline Means for Accessing Mental Health Crisis Services in Delaware
On July 16, 2022, the new 988 crisis line launched nationwide. Here’s what you should be aware of if you or someone you know needs behavioral health crisis services in Delaware: Someone to talk to: The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and Veterans Crisis Line can now be reached by simply calling or texting a three-digit…
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CLASI Disappointed by the Supreme Court Dobbs Decision
CLASI is deeply disappointed and troubled by the Supreme Court’s ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which has overturned nearly 50 years of legal precedent protecting fundamental rights to reproductive freedom and bodily autonomy in this country. We stand with everyone who will be harmed by this decision. We know that it will…
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Public Notice: CLASI’s DLP to Be Designated Delaware’s Client Assistance Program
Gov. Carney has determined to designate CLASI’s Disabilities Law Program as the Client Assistance Program (CAP), a designation previously held by United Cerebral Palsy of Delaware, Inc. The full notice can be found on the DHSS website. This designation is open to public comment. To attend a public hearing virtually for public comment you must…
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CLASI Launches SNAP Eligibility Calculator
Delawareans can now check their eligibility for SNAP food benefits using a SNAP eligibility calculator on CLASI’s website. This easy-to-use, mobile-friendly tool shows whether families may be eligible for SNAP benefits, along with the estimated amount of benefits they can expect to receive. The calculator also screens a family’s eligibility for WIC benefits, which provides…
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One Step Closer to Leveling the Playing Field for Renters: Advocates Celebrate House Committee Passage of SB 101
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, March 23, 2022 CONTACT: Morgan Kelly, ACLU of Delaware communications director, mkelly@aclu-de.org WILMINGTON, DE—This afternoon, the House Housing and Community Affairs Committee voted to advance Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 101 (SS1 for SB 101) out of committee and onto the floor for a vote by the full House. SS1 for SB…
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CLASI’s Abigail Samuels Receives Roxana C. Arsht Fellowship
CLASI Staff Attorney Abigail Samuels received the 2022 Roxana C. Arsht Fellowship, which provides financial support to an attorney to assist their pursuit of practicing law in the public’s interest. Roxana C. Arsht was a native of Wilmington, Delaware and the first woman to hold a judicial position in the state. She dedicated her life’s…
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Qualified Tenant Advocates Approved by Delaware Supreme Court
Effective March 1, 2022, the Delaware Supreme Court will allow for Qualified Tenant Advocates to represent Tenants in eviction cases at court, increasing tenant access to legal aid. This makes Delaware the first state to allow non-lawyers to represent tenants who are facing eviction. This historic change is thanks to the unified efforts of Delaware…
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In Memory of Edgar S. Cahn
A reflection on the impact of Edgar Cahn from CLASI Executive Director, Daniel Atkins: Edgar Cahn and his wife, Jean Camper Cahn, wrote a seminal law review article in the Yale Law Journal in the 1960’s that became the blueprint for the modern day legal services movement. They envisioned powerful law offices for poor people…
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