Description: Offers advocacy and legal representation services for individuals with disabilities. Services include: Informing individuals with disabilities about their legal, civil, and service rightsProviding referrals to community services to assist with additional needsInvestigating physical and sexual abuse and neglect complaintsProviding legal representation and rights protection advocacy*Offering technical support and training for individuals with disabilities, their families, and advocatesParticipating in community outreachAdvocating on Public PolicyDisability Rights California cannot help with:Direct representation in criminal law, family law, bankruptcy or evictionsPersonal Injury (including workers' compensation)Medical Malpractice (wants to sue doctor/hospital/clinic)Social Security eligibility and eligibility appeals, including filling out application formsObtaining a guardianship or conservatorshipWills and trusts, including special needs trusts*The Office of Clients' Rights Advocacy (OCRA) provides clients' rights advocacy to individuals with developmental disabilities. The Office of Patients' Rights (COPR) advocates for the rights of people with psychiatric disabilities in state hospitals and supports patients' rights advocates.Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS)During a PSPS event, services will operate normally
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