Atlanta Legal AidHealth and Disability Rights Unit
The Health and Disability Rights Unit provides specialized legal advocacy for low-income individuals living with a broad range of health issues, including HIV/AIDS, as well as significant mental and physical disabilities.
Low-income individuals living with health issues, including HIV/AIDS, and significant mental and physical disabilities
From atlantalegalaid.org/about-us/our-work ↗About this program
This unit integrates our health law projects with our Medical-Legal Partnership at Grady Health Systems and our Disability Integration Project to provide holistic support for our clients' physical and mental well-being.
We assist with a variety of legal issues, including housing, public benefits, healthcare access, and advocacy for publicly funded home and community-based services (established by the Supreme Court’s decision in Olmstead v. L.C.) .
Our team empowers adults and children at risk of institutionalization to receive the support they need to live full, independent lives within their communities.
Questions
How can applicants reach the unit about health or disability-related legal issues?
Applicants seeking assistance with these health or disability-related legal issues can reach the unit directly by calling (404) 614-3969.
Details
- Who
- Low-income individuals living with health issues, including HIV/AIDS, and significant mental and physical disabilities
Run by
Georgia Senior Legal AidGeorgia Senior Legal Aid (GSLA) provides advice, brief services, and referrals to Georgians over 60.Health Law PartnershipThe Health Law Partnership (HeLP) is a medical legal partnership whose partners are Atlanta Legal Aid, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and Georgia State University College of Law.Home Defense ProgramThe Home Defense Program (HDP) provides advice, referrals…