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- EIN 05-0373412
- (401) 831-3150
- 33 Broad Street Suite 601 Providence RI 02903-4176 USA
- www.ridlc.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Civil Rights, Disabilities, Disabled Persons Rights
Mission: To assist rhode islanders with differing abilities in their efforts to achieve full inclusion in society and to exercise their civil and human rights through the provision of legal advocacy.
Programs: Protection and advocacy for individuals with mental illness program - provides advocacy to remedy abuse or neglect of individuals with mental illness who are residents of certain care and treatment facilities (e. G. , nursing facilities, community hospitals, assisted living facilities, and mental health facilities for children). The scope of this program later was expanded to provide legal assistance to individuals with mental illness residing in the community.
protection and advocacy for individuals with developmental disabilities - provides advocacy to remedy abuse or neglect of individuals with developmental disabilities and assistance accessing benefits and services (e. G. , special education, day programs, and residential services). A developmental disability is a severe physical, cognitive, or emotional impairment which begins before age 22, is likely to continue indefinitely, and interferes with three or more major life activities.
protection and advocacy for individual rights program - provides advocacy to individuals with disabilities who are not eligible for other advocacy programs (e. G. , individuals disabled after the age of 22) and who require legal assistance to overcome discrimination or barriers to living independently. Assistance with accessing benefits and services, with emphasis on enforcement of rights under fair housing and antidiscrimination laws, is also provided.