Welcome to the Disability Law Center of Alaska
We are an independent non-profit law firm providing legal advocacy for people with disabilities anywhere in Alaska. (more...services offered / types of cases handled)
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The mission of the Disability Law Center of Alaska is to provide protection and advocacy services to Alaskans who experience disabilities, through legal representation, education and strategic advocacy.
Although DLC is designated under federal law as the State of Alaska’s Protection & Advocacy (P&A) agency, we are not affiliated with the Social Security Administration or any other Federal or State Government agency. (more...)
DLC Investigates Inappropriate Restraint of Juvenile During Transfer to Anchorage for Psychiatric Care.
August 24, 2010
Anchorage - In August 2009 the Disability Law Center of Alaska (DLC) became aware of concerns regarding the transport of a juvenile from Juneau to Anchorage for psychiatric treatment. Of primary concern was that the juvenile was shackled in a waist belt and handcuffs and escorted from Juneau to Anchorage by two security guards even though he posed no threat to himself or his escorts. DLC’s final report on the matter can be found here.
DLC's annual priorities are set each year in September, but we welcome your input throughout the year. You may email DLC (akpa@dlcak.org) at anytime with comments or suggestions. You may also take our Priorities Survey, available by clicking here.