Disability Law Center

08/15/2025

Do you have questions about requesting reasonable accommodations in the workplace? Check out Disability:IN Utah 's upcoming event!

"Disability:IN Utah's August virtual Lunch & Learn is here!

Job Accommodation Network – The Art of Requesting Workplace Accommodations

Date: August 21, 2025

Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Tracie DeFreitas, M.S., ACE-CHC, from the Job Accommodation Network (JAN), will provide insights on how to navigate disability disclosure and request workplace accommodations. She will focus on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and highlight key tools and services offered by JAN.

To register, scan the QR code in the flyer below or visit https://forms.gle/6AqXDLGwsYrCHWqn9

Questions? Reach out to Leah Lobato at leahlobato@utah.gov.

Visit AskJAN.org for valuable resources and support tailored to both employers and job seekers"

08/14/2025

‼️Reminder! DLC 2025 Public Hearing! We want to hear from you!

August 28, 2025 from 04:30 PM-6:00 PM

Let us know what you think about the Disability Law Center. How can we make our services even better? We want to hear from you!

We invite you to share your thoughts about the Disability Law Center’s services, legal issues impacting the disability community, and what you think we should be doing about them. Your comments will help us prioritize and improve our services. They will also be shared with our staff, Board of Trustees, and federal funders.
The hearing will be held on August 28, 2025 from 04:30 PM-6:00 PM.
Individuals may provide comments for up to ten minutes.

If you are unable to attend in person, you may submit your thoughts in writing.

Public Hearing Location
960 South Main Street
Salt Lake City, UT 84101

August 28, 2025 from 04:30 PM-6:00 PM
Meeting ID: 854 8043 2195 Passcode: 123

Written comments can be mailed to Nate Crippes at 960 S Main Street, Salt Lake City, Utah 84101 or faxed to (801) 363-1437, c/o Nate Crippes or e-mailed to:
PublicHearing@disabilitylawcenter.org

To reserve time or request an accommodation to participate, please contact Susana Canton at 1-800- 662-9080 or PublicHearing@disabilitylawcenter.org.
All requests for accommodations, including ASL or Spanish language interpreters, must be made by Friday, July 18, 2025.

08/13/2025

Reminder! Come see us and learn about your rights TOMORROW at the Duchesne Disability Resource fair!

Stop by for information, support, and answers about disability services in your area. You can ask questions, look for resources and services, and meet with your local providers.

Multiple agencies will be there to answer your questions and provide information about disability services.

987 East Lagoon Street
Roosevelt, Utah 84066

August 13, 2025 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

08/13/2025

Come say hi and learn about your rights!

Tracy Aviary - Nature Center

6-8pm

3310 S 1000 W
South Salt Lake, UT, United States

08/12/2025

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Disability is the only minority group anyone can become a member of at any time. In fact, if you’re lucky enough to grow old, you will experience some degree of disability.

So think ahead: when it’s your turn, will you want your autonomy, decision-making, and dignity protected?

Let’s make sure disability rights matter to everyone — now.

08/12/2025

Learn more about Social Security's Ticket to Work Program!

Choose Work!

This information was provided by Choose Work's factsheet "What is Social Security's Ticket to Work Program?"

Read more at https://choosework.ssa.gov/library/fact-sheet-what-is-social-security-ticket-to-work-program

08/11/2025

If you are a Medicaid beneficiary, nothing changes right now. If you need care, continue using Medicaid. The new rules do not take effect until 2027 or later.

What’s Happening? No Immediate Changes for Medicaid: If you are a Medicaid beneficiary, nothing changes right now. If you need care, continue using Medicaid. The new rules do not take effect […]

08/10/2025

Share your thoughts with Utah Developmental Disabilities Council !

"The Utah Developmental Disabilities Council is doing a community survey to improve the quality of life for people with disabilities and to also create their new 5 year state plan. To access the survey online please visit: https://corexmsgvcqkg4snykjz.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_81UaKYw9Mvk1VIi"

08/09/2025

"Learn more about the Ticket to Work program through these self-paced Ticket to Work Tutorials.

Whether you are just considering working, ready to find a service provider to help you, are looking for a job, or already working and want to keep on the road to financial independence, these six interactive learning modules will equip you with the knowledge you need to achieve your work goals.

Choose Work! "

Learn about the Ticket to Work program

08/08/2025

Read about changes to Medicaid at the link below. If you are a Medicaid beneficiary, nothing changes right now. If you need care, continue using Medicaid. The new rules do not take effect until 2027 or later.

https://disabilitylawcenter.org/resources/benefits-changes-for-people-with-disabilities-what-to-know-about-the-one-big-beautiful-bill/

08/07/2025

Read about the life altering impact cuts to Medicaid will have on families.



"Stacy Staggs and her husband Shane sit with Emma, 11, on the front porch. Emma Staggs has bilateral vocal cord paralysis that prohibits her from swallowing or sounding out words, chronic lung disease, developmental delays and other daily health struggles. She survived the first months of her life in the intensive care unit after she was born at 1 pound, 9 ounces. In addition to the formula she needs to survive, Medicaid covers a pulse oximeter, oxygen concentrator, oxygen tanks for travel and a heap of other medical equipment in her North Carolina bedroom."

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2025/07/19/caregiving-parents-disabled-kids-medicaid-cuts/84028418007/?fbclid=IwY2xjawLt_gJleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFPd1NEb3U5WlF6eExheWFFAR6JBDhcolpyC4Zkxle0keQkv3r6j6Au714AmOv39EbujD1-QdMNJKA2XDdbcA_aem_j2SFNbSld8Eo7T8krzcaKw

"If we get to a place where we're no longer eligible, I can start a timer on how much longer Emma will be alive," Stacy Staggs said.

08/06/2025

Please join us tomorrow for our monthly PAIMI Advisory Council (PAC) meeting! The PAC advises the DLC on the priorities and policies which guide its work to protect and advocate for the rights of Utahns with mental illness.

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

960 South Main Street
Salt Lake City

Zoom Meeting ID: 886 8307 7032
Passcode: 1234