Delaware Disabilities Law Program | Kent County

The Disabilities Law Program (DLP) is a special project of Community Legal Aid Society, Inc., designated by the Governor of Delaware as the Protection and Advocacy agency. We are dedicated to providing advocacy services to Delaware residents with physical or mental disabilities, prioritizing our services based on federal agency guidance and needs identified by consumer and community groups. Our services include individual advocacy (investigation, mediation, negotiation, legal consultation and legal representation), systemic advocacy (major reform efforts on critical issues affecting client groups through negotiation, legislation, regulatory work, and litigation), general information (regarding available services, rights and remedies to clients and their families, service providers, attorneys and other representatives), referral services (to those who may be better served by other sources such as state, local or federal agencies, or other advocacy organizations), and community education and self advocacy training. As an organization, we strive to ensure that individuals with disabilities are empowered to advocate for their own rights and interests, as well as ensure they have access to the resources they need to do so.