Volunteering for Accessibility: Ingrid Welch

September 21st, 2016|

Our Community Legal Outreach Clinics (CLOCS) continue to expand and bring legal aid to those without access. We assist with planning documents such as powers of attorney and living wills at Inglis House and Associated Services for the Blind.

Since 2005, LCD attorneys and attorneys from our partner firms meet at both sites for half a […]

Inclusion for Scott

September 13th, 2016|

Scott is a 66-year old man with advanced chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

He was referred to LCD by his nurse practitioner as he was dealing with housing issues. Scott is a Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA) tenant. But he was living at his son’s house because he could not navigate the steps into or within his […]

Disability Advocates Honored with Annual Awards

September 7th, 2016|

The Legal Clinic for the Disabled will recognize their service at annual Fall Celebration

 

Philadelphia, Pa. – According to a recent report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one out of every five Americans – or roughly 53 million ─ lives with a disability. The need for advocates is large. Each year at their […]