About Our Services -- Disability Law Center of Alaska
The mission of the Disability Law Center of Alaska is to promote and protect the legal and human rights of individuals with physical and/or mental disabilities. This presentation provides an in-depth overview of this organization.
By: Disability Law Center of Alaska
Employment Issues and the Americans With Disabilities Act
The Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) makes it unlawful to discriminate in employment against a qualified individual with a disability. This presentation, which is one chapter in the Disability Law Center of Alaska's handbook called "Your Mental Health Rights in Alaska" answers common questions about the ADA and your rights.
By: Disability Law Center of Alaska
Housing and Persons With Disabilities
As a person with a disability you have a right not to be discriminated against due to your disability when seeking housing to rent, lease or purchase. It is important for you to know the federal laws that provide for nondiscriminatory practices in housing, especially in public housing which is supported in full or part by federal funding.
This presentation, which is one chapter in the Disability Law Center of Alaska's "Your Mental Health Rights in Alaska" handbook, explains how these laws work.
By: Disability Law Center of Alaska
Special Education and the Law
This is a multi-chapter handbook, produced by the Disability Law Center of Alaska, that explains many aspects of special education and the law. This presentation includes information on the Individual with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Individualized Education Program (IEP), discipline, information on what can be done when parents disagree with their child's school, and services for infants and toddlers with disabilities.
By: Disability Law Center of Alaska
An Excellent Resource: "Your Mental Health Rights in Alaska"
This is a multi-chapter handbook, produced by the Disability Law Center of Alaska, that explains the basics of rights that a person has in the areas of employment, housing, voluntary and involuntary commitment to a treatment center, and a number of other related topics. This handbook is not intended to, and does not, replace an attorney's advice or assistance. Do not take any action based solely on this presentation. Always check with your attorney.
By: Disability Law Center of Alaska
Declarations Involving Mental Health Rights
A Declaration for Mental Health Treatment is a legal document stating your preferences regarding mental health treatment. This presentation is one chapter in the Disability Law Center's handbook "Your Mental Health Rights in Alaska."
By: Disability Law Center of Alaska
Mental Health Rights: Forms and Documents
Here you can find samples of forms and documents that may be useful to you. For more information, look at the Disability Law Center of Alaska's handbook called "Your Mental Health Rights in Alaska."
By: Disability Law Center of Alaska
Mental Health Rights: Restraint and Seclusion Guidelines
This presentation covers many of the issues related to the topics of the restraint and seclusion of mental health patients. This is one chapter from the Disability Law Center of Alaska's handbook called "Your Mental Health Rights in Alaska."
By: Disability Law Center of Alaska
Mental Health Rights: Rights of People Receiving Voluntary Inpatient Mental Health Services
If you are in a mental health facility because you wanted treatment and signed an agreement to be hospitalized for treatment, you have special rights. This presentation, which is part of the Disability Law Center of Alaska's "Your Mental Health Rights in Alaska" handbook, explains these rights.
By: Disability Law Center of Alaska
Involuntary Inpatient Commitment
Here you can find out about the rights of people who are receiving involuntary inpatient mental health services. This presentation is one chapter from the Disability Law Center's handbook "Your Mental Health Rights in Alaska."
By: Disability Law Center of Alaska
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