Your contribution will go a long way toward helping us better serve those who seek our assistance. Funds raised by the organization from private donations are used to supplement existing grants from government or foundation sources and to offer new and innovative programs to those in need. We use donations in the following manner:
Legal Services: Individual counseling and representation in many civil legal areas such as: eligibility for Social Security Disability Insurance, Supplemental Security Income, public entitlements, Medicaid, and Medicare; landlord-tenant disputes; consumer and family law matters.
Advocacy: CHLP's advocacy efforts include ensuring barrier-free accessibility to residential dwellings and public buildings, health care reform, prevention of homelessness, and educating the public about the needs of people with disabilities at home, at work, and at play. CHLP staff work diligently to prevent or end discrimination by upholding federal and state laws that protect the rights of people with disabilities.
Special Projects: Such as training and educational programs for consumers, families and professionals; complex litigation to protect rights and entitlements; and other activities to enhance the life of persons living with disabilities. One example is the To Your Health program, which helps children and adults with long-term complex health issues appeal insurance denials for home care needs like nursing care and medical equipment.
Technology and Capital Improvements: Upgrading the Law Project’s computer technology to enable staff to provide high-quality services to clients through computer networking, purchase of software, internet access and use of state-of-the-art personal computers. Funds are continually needed for renovation and upgrading of the Law Project’s administrative and five regional offices.
