The Native American Disability Law Center, Inc.

The Native American Disability Law Center, Inc. (The Law Center) is a private and independent non-profit agency. The Law Center helps protect the legal rights of Native Americans with disabilities who live in the Four Corners of Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico and Utah.

The Native American Disability Law Center provides legal services to Native Americans with disabilities.

Core Values

• We share a deep commitment to Native Americans with disabilities.
• We respect the individual, the community and the laws we seek to uphold.
• We value the histories and choices of the individuals and communities we serve.
• We are responsive to the needs of the community.
• We use resources wisely and ethically.
• We are transparent in our actions.

Purpose

The Purpose of the Native American Disability Law Center is to advocate with a generosity of spirit to ensure that Native Americans with disabilities have access to justice and are empowered and equal members of their communities and nations.

Mission

The Mission of the Native American Disability Law Center is to advocate so that the rights of Native Americans with disabilities in the Four Corners area are enforced, strengthened and brought in harmony with their community.

The Law Center’s Services

Information and Referral

The Law Center provides information to people with disabilities about their legal rights. We also tell people how they can contact other offices and agencies to get services.

Legal Representation

The Law Center focuses legal services for clients based on the primary issues identified by the community. We represent clients to help solve legal problems related to their disability.

Systems Advocacy

The Law Center works to increase or improve services, legal rights, and protection for people with disabilities.

Training and Education

The Law Center provides training and education about the legal rights of people with disabilities to individuals, family members, service providers, advocates, attorneys, governmental agencies, other advocacy organizations and the community.

People With Disabilities Have Rights

Equality

People with disabilities are full and equal citizens. They have a right to be a part of their community. They should not be treated differently because they have a disability. They should have equal access to opportunities and protections.

Respect & Dignity

The Law Center works to protect people with disabilities from abuse and neglect, to protect their dignity, to promote their right to make major choices in their lives, and to give them access to supports and services in their community.

Independence

People with disabilities have the right to make independent choices and to live independently. Services and supports to individuals with disabilities must meet the unique needs of each individual.

Choices

All people with disabilities have the right to make choices about daily routines and major life events. We give our clients the information they need to make choices regarding their medical treatment, living ar rangement s , educat ion, and employment.

Former Clients Say. . .

• "The attorneys that helped me were very friendly and knowledgeable. They explained everything very thoroughly."
• "They are always there when you need it."
• "Very helpful and they know what they're doing."
• "Helped a lot, every question answered thanks."
• "Friendly, helpful, dependable."
• "They were very helpful!"

Contacting The Law Center

If you or someone you know needs help or information, contact the Law Center at either of its offices. A Law Center staff member will interview you to make sure you are eligible for services and that you have a legal issue that the Law Center can help to address. The Law Center makes every effort to meet clients at locations and times that are close to and convenient for the client.

Farmington Office
3535 East 30th Street, Suite 201
Farmington, New Mexico 87402
(505) 566-5880
Fax: (505) 566-5889
Toll-Free: 1-800-862-7271

Gallup Office
207 South Second Street
Gallup, New Mexico 87301
(505) 863-7455
Fax: (505) 863-1916
Toll-Free: 1-877-283-3208