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Free At-home COVID Tests from the Government
Order your free at-home COVID tests from the federal government by visiting this site: https://www.covidtests.gov/. Test kits are free. You will NOT be required to enter a credit card number or bank information when you place your order.
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DLP Invites Comments on Proposed FY22 Priorities
The DLP proposes to adopt revised priorities for the the fiscal year beginning October 2021 (FY22). We invite comments on the proposed priorities. Comments may be submitted to Susan Henry through any of the following methods: * send email to Susan Henry by clicking HERE; * By mail to Susan Henry, Disabilities Law Program, 100…
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CLASI’s Disabilities Law Program Encourages Voters to Register on National Voter Registration Day
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: Laura J. Waterland, Esq., 302-575-0660, ext. 231 or Cindy Garcia, Paralegal/Voting Right’s Advocate, 302-856-2027 The Disabilities Law Program (DLP) of Community Legal Aid Society, Inc. (CLASI) reminds Delawareans that today, Tuesday, September 28th, 2021 has been designated National Voter Registration Day. “This is a great day to take a voting check-up” said…
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Don’t Miss out on Child Tax Credits!
Don’t normally file taxes? You may still be eligible for a Child Tax Credit worth up to $3,600 per child, plus any missed stimulus checks. Visit GetCTC.org/declasi . ¿Normalmente no declara impuestos? Usted aún podría ser elegible para recibir el crédito tributario por hijos con valor de hasta 3,600 USD por cada uno de…
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Vaccine Event
Get a free meal and a $10 target gift card when you receive a COVID-19 vaccine at CLASI’s free vaccine event on August 10 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. See below for more details and share with your friedns and family. To register, call Cindy Garcia at 302-856-2027. Los que reciben la vacuna recibiran…
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Delaware Right to Counsel for Eviction Defense
CLASI is proud to be part of the coalition that is supporting Senate Bill 101, proposing a Right to Counsel in Evictions Cases. Click here for more information.
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MLP Receives Community Health Champion Award
On April 13, the Delaware Healthy Mother and Infant Consortium honored CLASI with the 2021 Dr. Kitty Esterly Community Health Equity Award. This award recognizes an individual and an organization that goes the extra mile to put better health in reach of everyone, no matter how much money they have, their race, or the language…
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$2.25 Million Fund Available as a Result of US DOJ Settlement with Amtrak
Delawareans with disabilities who were unable to access Amtrak trains at the Newark, Delaware train station may be eligible for financial compensation for their injuries. The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) recently resolved a long-standing investigation into accessibility of Amtrak stations and facilities. The Disabilities Law Program (DLP) of Community Legal Aid Society, Inc.…
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Information about the COVID-19 Vaccine in Plain Language
The Self Advocacy Resource and Technical Assistance Center (SARTAC) has released a COVID-19-Vaccine-Information-in-Plain-Language. If you think your rights are being violated in getting your COVID-19 vaccine, contact the Disabilities Law Program at the contact info at the bottom of this page. To find a disability rights organization for another state visit https://www.ndrn.org/about/ndrn-member-agencies/. For more information…
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