Priority Areas

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The following objectives are used in conjunction with client eligibility requirements to determine the acceptance of cases for legal representation.

Inclusion, Access, and Transition

  • Represent people with disabilities in acquiring assistive technology devices and services, including systemic litigation.

  • Represent people with disabilities in public accommodations and employment discrimination cases.

  • Secure vocational, employment and other support services for Beneficiaries of Social Security Disability Income programs through the Federal Ticket to Work and Work Incentives Act for Beneficiaries of Social Security programs.

  • Work with disability groups to increase awareness and support for voting rights and assist people with disabilities to file voting complaints.

  • Represent students with behavioral impairments, or students in special education, who have multiple suspensions.

Isolated & Vulnerable Individuals

  • Investigate and respond allegations of practices that cause or contribute to serious physical, emotional, or financial abuse, neglect, or death of any individuals with a disability in Nebraska..

  • Continue to monitor the Memorandum of Understanding and maintain a regular presence at the Lincoln Regional Center including regular attendance at meetings fo the LRC Women's Council.

  • Maintain a regular presence at least one time per month at Douglas Community Mental Health Center, Alegent Health facilities (including Lasting Hope Recovery Center), LifeQuest facilities, OUR homes (Lincoln), Spring Creek Home (Inavale) and develop and maintain a presence at Youth Residential Treatment Centers.

  • Maintain a regular presence at Beatrice State Developmental Center (BSDC) facility twice a month.