Nevada Disability Advocacy & Law Center is a private, statewide non-profit organization serving as Nevada’s federally-mandated protection and advocacy system for individuals with disabilities. It specializes in safeguarding human, legal, and service rights through a range of advocacy and legal support initiatives, standing out as a comprehensive resource backed by federal and state funding.
As a non-profit, NDALC provides information and referral, technical assistance, training, legal and non-legal advocacy, and outreach and education. It focuses on empowering individuals with disabilities by addressing critical areas such as mental health, special education, employment, and voting rights, ensuring services are accessible and equitable for all clients across Nevada.
Services Offered
- Legal services
- Information and referral
- Technical assistance
- Training
- Non-legal advocacy
- Outreach and education
- Client Assistance Program (CAP)
- Assistive Technology (AT) support
- Early Intervention advocacy
- Employment rights advocacy
- Financial information assistance
- Guardianship support
- Healthcare advocacy
- Mental Health Advocacy
- Patient’s Rights advocacy
- Self-Advocacy resources
- Service Animals guidance
- Special Education advocacy
- Transition Services support
- Unlocking Solitary Confinement advocacy
- Voting rights assistance
- Medicaid and CHIP eligibility support
NDALC serves individuals with disabilities statewide in Nevada and offers resources in multiple languages, including Spanish, with accessibility features such as ReciteMe. It is funded by several federal agencies including the U.S. Department of Education, Health and Human Services, and the Social Security Administration, ensuring broad and dedicated support for its advocacy priorities.
