Advocacy for Older Adults

We work to advance independence, promote home and community based supports and services and combat abuse, neglect and exploitation of older Americans with disabilities.

Over a photo of a young girl showing an older woman something on her phone, as they are seated in front of a bookcase. The text reads:May is Older Americans Month. Did you know that more than 30% of Americans over age 65 have some kind of disability, as do over 50% of those older than 75. DRLA works to advance independence, promote home and community based supports and services and combat abuse, neglect and exploitation of older Americans with disabilities. If you are an older person with a disability and are at risk of long term nursing home residency or currently residing in a nursing home, but would rather be provided supports in the community, we may be able to help. If you are an older person with a disability that is at risk of losing your right to make your own decisions or would like information about how to get assistance in maintaining your right to make decisions, we may be able to help. If you are an older person with a disability who is experiencing abuse, neglect, or exploitation, we may be able to help. Call 1-800-960-7705 or visit our website: www.disabilityrightsla.org

If you are an older person with a disability and are at risk of long term nursing home residency or currently residing in a nursing home, but would rather be provided supports in the community, we may be able to help.

If you are an older person with a disability that is at risk of losing your right to make your own decisions or would like information about how to get assistance in maintaining your right to make decisions, we may be able to help.

If you are an older person with a disability who is experiencing abuse, neglect, or exploitation, we may be able to help.

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Your issue may be opened as a case, or you may receive information/referral sources to help solve your issue.  Read more information about which cases we can and cannot take.  READ OUR LEGAL FAQS

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