Disability Law Center

02/28/2026

Andrew and Nate are back with your legislative updates!

02/26/2026

"Nate Crippes, an attorney with the Disability Law Center, said that many people – though “not all” – agreed during debate of Plumb’s bill that it's not appropriate "for a person in a position of power in a health care setting to engage in s*xual conduct" with a patient.

An 18-year-old high school student who worked at a nursing home started having s*x with multiple residents, then told his friends they should also apply for jobs in these facilities.

02/25/2026

"For almost 50 years, the Disability Law Center (DLC) has served Utah as the state’s Protection and Advocacy Agency (P&A), providing free legal services statewide by enforcing and advancing the legal rights, choices, and opportunities of Utahns with disabilities. There are 57 organizations like ours, serving every state and territory in the country. Recently, our agency and our network have come under attack, highlighted in a recent opinion piece."

https://utahnewsdispatch.com/2026/02/20/utahns-with-disabilities-dont-need-more-enemies/?fbclid=IwY2xjawQLP7xleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETJ6Q2NKemhZb2xwN2lRUkFvc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPNTE0NzcxNTY5MjI4MDYxAAEer_xRe3DPXgzohHBTxYoccjuuPwP7cQ7pdKx5ZmWnu9SBiJpkryvuVw2Pvx0_aem_40T_-e9PXiRXbFXh-jZxsA

Commentary: Expanding civil commitment, forced treatment and institutionalization undoes decades of progress in behavioral health treatment.

02/24/2026

"Recently, our agency and our network have come under attack, highlighted in a recent opinion piece. While we continue to work with our Legislature and Sen. Todd Weiler on his resolution regarding the DLC’s designation as Utah’s P&A, it is unfortunate that an out-of-state entity that has never spoken to the DLC and knows little about the work of the P&As would use this opportunity to attack. Organizations dedicated to protecting the rights of people with disabilities should be celebrated, not diminished. We can only hope the Utah State Legislature agrees."

Read full article at https://utahnewsdispatch.com/2026/02/20/utahns-with-disabilities-dont-need-more-enemies/

02/23/2026

Today is the Client Assistance Program anniversary! The Client Assistance Program (CAP) is a free, independent resource that provides you with information and advocacy as you work with Vocational Rehabilitation and Independent Living programs.

02/21/2026

Nate and Andrew are back in your feed with a special guest! Kari Harbath shares about her daughter Sloan, the Protect Medicaid Coalition, and why it matters to get invovled! Thank you Kari for joing us and all of your advocacy work.

02/20/2026

Join UAD Day on the Hill Friday!

02/18/2026

Vote NO on SJR 7!

02/17/2026

With just a few weeks left, it’s more critical than ever that we know exactly what’s going on at the Utah Legislative Session and how to get involved.

Join this week’s Hill Talk to learn from , , and , meet new friends, and just maybe find some hope.

See you at 6 PM on Wednesday, 2/18, at in Salt Lake! RSVP at link in bio.

02/16/2026

In observance of President's Day our office will be closed February 16. We will resume normal business hours on February 17.

02/15/2026

Disability Love Everyday ❤

02/14/2026

Our hearts were warmed with the love we received at the Protect Medicaid Family Day. Thank you all for your kind words and continued support ❤