Disability Law Center

04/13/2026

Are you interested in advocating for the mental health community? Fuel your advocacy purpose on the PAIMI Advisory Council!

The Council is actively looking for new members who are passionate about the rights of Utahns with mental illness! The Council advises the DLC on the priorities and policies which guide its work to protect and advocate for the rights of Utahns with mental illness.

The Council is composed of consumers of mental health services, family members, providers, attorneys, and other interested persons from the community. The Council Chair also serves as a liaison to the DLC’s Board of Trustees.

Learn more here: https://disabilitylawcenter.org/.../paimi-advisory-council/

04/11/2026

The PAIMI Advisory Council is looking for individuals who would like to share stories about their experiences with mental illness. The Council is actively conducting interviews. Please share with anyone who may be interested!

Interested? https://forms.gle/iEx1vxrpd17JTAPQ7

04/09/2026

Can't wait to see you all at this event! 💜

The countdown is on—we’re officially less than one month away!

It’s time to finalize those plans for April 25 at Wheeler Historic Farm!

Register as an individual, create a new team or join an existing team to walk with your crew!

Every step supports the Epilepsy Foundation Utah’s mission! Let’s make this our best walk yet!

https://donate.epilepsy.com/SaltLakeCity

04/08/2026

Voting is a fundamental American right.

But many people with disabilities already face barriers to registering and voting.

The SAVE Act would create new obstacles, making it harder for eligible voters to cast their ballots.

At National Disability Rights Network, we believe access to the ballot must be protected, not restricted.

That’s why we’re opposing policies that make it harder to vote, alongside:

Alaska Youth and Family Network
The Alliance for Rights and Recovery
Disability Rights California
Kiva Centers
Friends of Recovery - New York
Rising Recovery
Pillars
Youth MOVE National

No new barriers to our ballots.

Read our joint statement:
https://www.ndrn.org/resource/saveact/

04/08/2026

We are at the today! Come say hi and learn more about your rights!

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

04/08/2026

Stay up to date with DLC events!

Walk for Epilepsy – Epilepsy Foundation of Utah April 25 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Join us for this year's 2026 Walk for Epilepsy - Salt Lake City! When: 04/25/2026 | 11:00 am Where: Wheeler Historic Farm There is no fee to register, however when you raise $50 or more you'll earn this year's official 2...

04/07/2026

"I'm the first pilot to fly an airplane with just my feet on the controls," she said. It's an accomplishment shaped by years of others' doubt and determination from within. "I have been told since as far back as I can remember, you know, 'You're crazy. You can't do this,'" said Cox. "I mean, that's what my life is about, is showing I can and I will."

A pilot who was once scared of flying is now inspiring future pilots. Jessica Cox, born without arms, was one of them and can almost laugh about it now.

04/06/2026

We are incredibly concerned with the findings from the State Auditor’s Office about the use of funds under the Upper Payment Limit program (UPL). Unfortunately, we have been aware of the problems with this program and have reported our concerns to the State numerous times. We have highlighted the ways this has led to the harm of Utahns with disabilities in long-term care facilities for the past five years, including to federal agencies. We can only hope these recent findings from the State Auditor lead to more action from state and federal policymakers to ensure funding actually goes to providing high quality care for long-term care residents.

Learn more: https://disabilitylawcenter.org/press-release/disability-law-center-again-calls-on-state-and-federal-policymakers-to-ensure-long-term-care-residents-receive-high-quality-care/

04/04/2026

Are you interested in advocating for the mental health community? Fuel your advocacy purpose on the PAIMI Advisory Council!

The PAC is actively looking for new members who are passionate about the rights of Utahns with mental illness!

Learn more here: https://disabilitylawcenter.org/about/paimi-advisory-council/

04/01/2026

Love good news!

03/30/2026

"Nate Cripps of the Disability Law Center said the organization does not condone the alleged actions of Tufuga.

'That is not the way to respond. I don’t think anyone should take that level of action on their own,' said Nate Cripps of DLC.

Cripps said that if bullying occurs, parents should report it to the appropriate authorities rather than handling it themselves. He added that schools have an obligation to respond if they are made aware of bullying, especially when it involves a student with a disability.

'If a school is aware of bullying on the basis of disability, they have an obligation to do something about it,' he said."

A Utah mother was charged after she allegedly kidnapped her child's bully in order to force him to apologize.SHANNON MARIE TUFUGADOB: 8/7/1985COUNT 1: CHILD KI

03/29/2026

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