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Stay informed about the work of the Disability Law Center! See the latest news, media coverage, and other information about our work.
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The Workforce Innovations and Opportunities Act (WIOA) Under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunities Act, also known as WIOA, people with disabilities now have greater services and support in finding work. […]
Employment
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What is a Reasonable Accommodation A reasonable accommodation is a change or adjustment to a job or work environment. This change permits a qualified person with a disability to participate […]
Employment
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The Client Assistance Program (CAP) at the Disability Law Center protects people who have applied for, or are already clients of, Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) or Independent Living.
Client Assistance Program
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Resident Rights This guide is to inform staff and residents at the Utah State Hospital (USH) about a resident’s rights. When a patient is admitted to the USH, certain rights […]
Institutional Rights and Civil Liberties
Fact Sheet
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Why You Can Be Committed You can be committed if you have a mental illness and your mental illness is causing you to be: dangerous to yourself (i.e. attempting suicide), […]
Institutional Rights and Civil Liberties
Fact Sheet
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Resident Rights This guide is to inform staff and residents at the Utah State Hospital (USH) about restraint and seclusion. While you are at the USH, you have the right […]
Institutional Rights and Civil Liberties
Fact Sheet
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Abuse and Neglect A 2013 national survey found that 7 out of 10 people with disabilities reported that they had been abused. Of those, 98% of those victims reported that […]
Institutional Rights and Civil Liberties