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Disability Rights DC at University Legal Services

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DRDC’s mission is to advocate for the human, civil, and legal rights of people with disabilities in the District.

Washington, District of Columbia

Legal Services
11–50 people

About

Disability Rights DC (DRDC) at University Legal Services is a private, non-profit organization that protects and promotes the human, civil, and legal rights of persons who have disabilities in the District of Columbia. As the federally-designated protection and advocacy program for people with disabilities in the District of Columbia and the Client Assistance Program, DRDC engages in a variety of activities to protect and advocate for the rights of people with disabilities including: individual representation, systemic advocacy, community outreach and education and investigation of abuse and neglect. All services are provided free-of-charge to eligible individuals with disabilities, according to DRDC’s annual objectives and priorities.

Open positions

Bi-Lingual (Spanish) Housing Counselor

On-site · Spanish

Provide housing counseling services to clients, specifically focusing on tenant purchase and disability rights. Support the Housing Counseling Program (HCP) and other advocacy projects within the organization.