Disability Law Center

09/28/2025

"The Faces of Medicaid project aims to highlight the real-life impact of Medicaid through short video vignettes featuring individuals, families, and communities. Your experience can help raise awareness and shed light on the lived realities of our communities, and their experiences with Medicaid.

Please fill out this short form if you would like to share your Medicaid story with us. If you would rather share your story via email, please reach out to medicaid@ndrn.org, and we will collect your information that way."

Your story matters.

If you’re part of the I/DD community, a caregiver for someone who is, OR a healthcare provider who's willing to talk Medicaid, join our project and help shape the conversation.

The Faces of Medicaid is a project of the National Disability Rights Network that aims to highlight the real life impact of Medicaid through short video testimonials featuring individuals, families and communities telling their own stories of their experiences with Medicaid.

Have a story to share? Submit yours today: https://forms.office.com/r/LvQKiqpDeg

09/27/2025

Come see us at the People Helping People of Utah 's Single Mothers Seminar & Job Fair!

"Join People Helping People for our 2025 Fall Single Mothers Seminar & Job Readiness Fair! Register Today: https://PHPJobFairFall25.eventbrite.com

Details:
Date: Tuesday, September 30th, 5-7pm
Location: Sorenson Unity Center
What to expect:
- BONUS Job Readiness Seminar 9/30 from 12pm-1pm
- Meet and network with top local and national companies across industries
- Connect with vital community resources
- Bring your résumé for a professional review
- Receive a free professional headshot

This event is FREE and open to all job seekers ages 18+.
Register before September 29th and be entered to win a $100 gift card.*
Attend for a chance to win one of several opportunity drawing prizes, including an iPad.**

Sponsored by Regions Bank, Sorenson Community Campus, ABC4 Utah, JP Morgan Chase, Hyatt Regency, and Next Level Consulting.
*Gift card winner will be chosen no later than October 1st and notified by email. Job Fair attendance required.
**Must be present to win."

09/25/2025

Your story matters.

If you’re part of the I/DD community, a caregiver for someone who is, OR a healthcare provider who's willing to talk Medicaid, join our project and help shape the conversation.

The Faces of Medicaid is a project of the National Disability Rights Network that aims to highlight the real life impact of Medicaid through short video testimonials featuring individuals, families and communities telling their own stories of their experiences with Medicaid.

Have a story to share? Submit yours today: https://forms.office.com/r/LvQKiqpDeg

09/25/2025

Come see us tonight until 7:30!

09/24/2025

September 23rd is International Day of Sign Languages! 💛

09/23/2025

What is Supported Decision-Making? SDM lets adults with disabilities make their own decisions with the help of people they trust. We all use SDM, whether it is asking a parent for financial advice or a coworker to suggest a repair shop. All types of people use SDM, including individuals with learning disabilities, intellectual disabilities, or mental illness. SDM is also becoming popular with older adults.

https://disabilitylawcenter.org/resources/supported-decision-making/

09/21/2025

Want to make a difference in your community? Tell a friend about 211.

❤️The 211 helpline connects families with local resources, including food pantries, food banks, soup kitchens, vouchers and meal programs.

☎️If someone you know needs food assistance, call or text 211. Calls are free and confidential, available 24/7, in 180+ languages.

➡️Learn more: https://untdwy.org/42sonvt

09/21/2025

The Disability Law Center recorded this presentation on guardianship and alternatives to guardianship. DLC attorneys, Katie and Nate, covered guardianship law currently, some recent changes to that law, the rights of people with guardians, and discussed alternatives to guardianship and why they should be tried.

09/20/2025

We are looking for someone to join our amazing team!

The DLC is Utah’s Protection and Advocacy System for individuals with disabilities, has an opening for an attorney. The successful candidate will provide advocacy for individuals with legal issues related to their disability, specifically advocating for their rights under Titles II and III of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Fair Housing Act. This position will involve working closely with other members of DLC’s Fair Housing and Access and Rights Teams. The position will focus on litigating cases under both statutes. The ideal candidate will have experience practicing in federal court, and managing the discovery process. Other duties may include preparing legal research, giving legal advice, reviewing and understanding administrative regulations, providing legal, policy, and analysis of issues, developing public educational programs, participating in preparation of grant proposals, and representing the DLC or its clients in various administrative proceedings. The position is located in Salt Lake City with some periodic travel to other areas of the state. However, the DLC has adopted a hybrid work policy, and attorneys are permitted to work remotely from their homes, so long as they also have the ability to come into the office for required meetings. The DLC is a non-profit, civil rights-focused law office providing legal advocacy services statewide to Utahans with disabilities. Services include: legal advice and representation, including litigation services; intake and referral, outreach, training and public policy advocacy. The DLC has approximately 30 staff members including attorneys, advocates, intake specialists, administrators and support personnel. Core program funding comes from annualized federal grants.

Minorities and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

This is a full-time position. The DLC’s salary range and benefits package for a candidate meeting all the minimum requirements are competitive with other public interest law providers. Starting salary begins at $95,500 depending on experience.

https://disabilitylawcenter.org/careers/attorney-2/

09/18/2025

Our advocates will be at the Alpine School Resource Fair! Come learn about your rights, snag a prize, and explore other resources!

⏰September 24th
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

📍Lehi High School
180 North 500 East
Lehi

09/15/2025

We are looking for someone to join our amazing team! If you are interested please submit a letter of interest and resume to Stefani Mejia at paralegals@disabilitylawcenter.org

The DLC is Utah’s Protection and Advocacy System for individuals with disabilities, has an opening for an attorney. The successful candidate will provide advocacy for individuals with legal issues related to their disability, specifically advocating for their rights under Titles II and III of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Fair Housing Act. This position will involve working closely with other members of DLC’s Fair Housing and Access and Rights Teams. The position will focus on litigating cases under both statutes. The ideal candidate will have experience practicing in federal court, and managing the discovery process. Other duties may include preparing legal research, giving legal advice, reviewing and understanding administrative regulations, providing legal, policy, and analysis of issues, developing public educational programs, participating in preparation of grant proposals, and representing the DLC or its clients in various administrative proceedings. The position is located in Salt Lake City with some periodic travel to other areas of the state. However, the DLC has adopted a hybrid work policy, and attorneys are permitted to work remotely from their homes, so long as they also have the ability to come into the office for required meetings. The DLC is a non-profit, civil rights-focused law office providing legal advocacy services statewide to Utahans with disabilities. Services include: legal advice and representation, including litigation services; intake and referral, outreach, training and public policy advocacy. The DLC has approximately 30 staff members including attorneys, advocates, intake specialists, administrators and support personnel. Core program funding comes from annualized federal grants.

Minimum Requirements
-Utah State Bar active membership or eligibility for membership within 6 months of hire
-Litigation and administrative law experience
-Experience representing individuals in state and/or federal courts
-Excellent verbal and written communication skills
-Ability to relate effectively and respectfully to individuals with disabilities
-Commitment to advancing civil rights & social justice
-Commitment to the principles of community integration for individuals with disabilities

Minorities and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

This is a full-time position. The DLC’s salary range and benefits package for a candidate meeting all the minimum requirements are competitive with other public interest law providers. Starting salary begins at $95,500 depending on experience.

https://disabilitylawcenter.org/careers/attorney-2/

09/15/2025

A‬ traumatic brain‬ injury (TBI) can happen from a bump, blow, jolt, gunshot, or blast to the head. It‬ can change the way your brain works. You may have felt dizzy, confused,‬ or even passed out when it happened.‬

The Utah Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and the Utah‬. Brain Injury Council (UBIC) want to know how people with a TBI feel about the services available in Utah.‬

UBIC is asking questions like:‬
● How important are these services to you?‬
● Are you happy with the services you receive?‬
● Are the services easy to get?‬
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‭UBIC created a short survey to help them understand your thoughts.‬ It does not ask‬ for your name or contact information.‬ Use this link to go to the survey:‬ https://utahdhs.iad1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_b4axiMRXirj0qWO

There is another survey for family and friends or service providers.

If you live in Utah and have had a TBI, we hope you will take the survey. Your feedback is important. Thank you for helping make services better!‬

A survey designed for people who have experienced a traumatic brain injury (TBI). The information gathered will help us identify what services are currently available to people who have experienced a brain injury and will help shape the development of TBI services over the next five years.