Client Stories
Client Focus: Lee’s Fight to Secure School Supports
Read Lee’s story on fighting to secure special education supports for her son David.
Read MoreOverpayments: The Cost of Administrative Errors
As recently highlighted on CBS News’ 60 Minutes and KFF Health News, few people receiving monthly checks from the Social Security Administration (SSA) realize that Social Security’s mistakes—specifically overpayments—are their…
Read MoreClient Focus: Marcus
In the challenging landscape of managing HIV and other critical healthcare needs, the story of individuals like *Marcus vividly illustrates how the burden of unresolved utility bills, exacerbated by uncooperative…
Read MoreBreaking Barriers: Ensuring Medicaid Coverage of Gender-Affirming Surgery
** The featured image was created by Ms. Z Williams for Transgender Day of Remembrance ** Every journey of gender transition is a unique and valid expression of one’s authentic…
Read MoreLearning Beyond the Classroom: The Importance of HHIP for Children with Disabilities
When many students returned to in-person learning in August 2021, our client, Michael, a second-grader, had to stay home. He wanted to be in school with his friends, but his…
Read MoreClient Focus: Samuel
People with HIV still face stigma and potentially seismic fallout if their status is disclosed without their permission.
Read MoreClient Focus: Bryan
After working with a Legal Council advocate, Bryan was able to access the care and support he needed for a healthy and dignified life.
Read MoreClient Focus: Marquis
Read the story of Marquis, a 6th grader who couldn’t find the support he needed to learn and grow.
Read MoreHealth Justice in a Crisis: Ted and SSDI
Ted spent almost a year trying to get Social Security Disability benefits. When finally he was approved, COVID-19 stopped the world.
Read MoreClient Focus: Tami
Tami’s health kept her from working a steady job. With new resources, she and her son can now reach their full potential.
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