Protection and Advocacy Systems program
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The Protection and Advocacy Systems program is a nationwide network of federally mandated organizations that protect and advance the rights of people with disabilities through legal advocacy, investigation, and representation.
Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
disability rights protection system
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federally mandated program ⓘ |
| activity |
advocating for systemic reforms affecting people with disabilities
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investigating allegations of abuse of people with disabilities ⓘ investigating allegations of neglect of people with disabilities ⓘ providing legal representation to people with disabilities ⓘ |
| advocatesFor | policy changes benefiting people with disabilities ⓘ |
| approach |
client-directed advocacy
ⓘ
rights-based advocacy ⓘ |
| benefitType | protection from rights violations for people with disabilities ⓘ |
| collaboratesWith |
community organizations
ⓘ
federal agencies ⓘ state agencies ⓘ |
| component |
District of Columbia protection and advocacy organization
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state protection and advocacy organizations ⓘ territorial protection and advocacy organizations ⓘ |
| country |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
|
| focusArea |
access to services for people with disabilities
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civil rights of people with disabilities ⓘ freedom from abuse and neglect for people with disabilities ⓘ |
| goal |
ensure enforcement of disability rights laws
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prevent abuse and neglect of people with disabilities ⓘ promote inclusion of people with disabilities in the community ⓘ remove barriers to full participation for people with disabilities ⓘ |
| hasScope | nationwide network ⓘ |
| legalBasis | federal law ⓘ |
| method |
investigation
ⓘ
legal advocacy ⓘ legal representation ⓘ |
| monitors | facilities and programs serving people with disabilities ⓘ |
| oversightType | federally mandated oversight of disability rights ⓘ |
| primaryBeneficiaries | people with disabilities ⓘ |
| purpose |
advance the rights of people with disabilities
ⓘ
protect the rights of people with disabilities ⓘ |
| rightsEnforced |
federal disability rights
ⓘ
state disability rights ⓘ |
| rightsProtected |
access to appropriate services
ⓘ
freedom from discrimination ⓘ personal autonomy and self-determination ⓘ |
| serviceType |
free legal services for eligible individuals with disabilities
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individual advocacy ⓘ information and referral for people with disabilities ⓘ systemic advocacy ⓘ |
| targetPopulation |
individuals with developmental disabilities
ⓘ
individuals with mental illness ⓘ individuals with other disabilities ⓘ |
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