Utah Resource for Clients with Disabilities

Back in February we posted some information on how to help clients with disabilities.  Brent Hall, one of the parental defenders for Salt Lake County, has been in touch with the Disability Law Center and has some suggestions on how to use this local resource to help clients:

The Disability Law Center recently reached out to me.  They wanted to inform parental defenders how they might be able to help our clients.  There are three main ways they can help.  

1) Incarcerated client with mental health issues.  The DLC has access to clients in jails and prisons.  If your client is reporting that they can’t access their mental health medications or treatment then the DLC might be able to help.  

2) Problems with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).  If a school district isn’t following a child’s IEP the DLC may be able to help with enforcement.  

3) Housing and employment discrimination.  If your client is reporting problems with housing and employment due to a disability (including mental health), then the DLC might be able to help.  

There might be other creative ways we can utilize their help.  If you think you have an issue they can help with contact Camille Coon at ccoon@disabilitylawcenter.org. 

Brent Hall