The Legal Center is a nonprofit organization protecting the human, civil and legal rights of people with disabilities and older people. As Colorado’s Protection and Advocacy System, The Legal Center has authority under federal law to gain access to facilities and records in order to investigate allegations of abuse and neglect. The organization also helps people obtain state and federally funded services, such as special education, mental health services, developmental disabilities services, and vocational rehabilitation. The Legal Center specializes in civil rights and discrimination issues.
The Legal Center promotes systemic change to sustain or improve the quality of life for children and adults with disabilities and senior citizens. The Legal Center provides direct legal representation, education, advocacy, and legislative analysis to promote the independence, self-determination, empowerment and community participation of its clients. Similar organizations exist in every state and territory as part of a national protection and advocacy network.
The Legal Center has played a pivotal role in advancing disability law in Colorado and nationally. We are proud of our success in breaking new legal ground. However, we usually resolve our clients’ objectives without litigation. Some of our most satisfying legal advances have come through empowering people to advocate for themselves.
