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Client Focus: Lee’s Fight to Secure School Supports

By Emily Decker | March 7, 2024

Read Lee’s story on fighting to secure special education supports for her son David.

Overpayments: The Cost of Administrative Errors

By Emily Decker | November 30, 2023

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…

Client Focus: Marcus

By Rebecca Cabezas | September 27, 2023

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…

Breaking Barriers: Ensuring Medicaid Coverage of Gender-Affirming Surgery

By Rebecca Cabezas | June 14, 2023

** 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…

Learning Beyond the Classroom: The Importance of HHIP for Children with Disabilities

By Rebecca Cabezas | April 26, 2023

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…

Client Focus: Samuel

By Grace Moran | May 19, 2021

People with HIV still face stigma and potentially seismic fallout if their status is disclosed without their permission.   

Client Focus: Bryan

By Grace Moran | May 3, 2021

After working with a Legal Council advocate, Bryan was able to access the care and support he needed for a healthy and dignified life.

Client Focus: Marquis

By Grace Moran | December 15, 2020

Read the story of Marquis, a 6th grader who couldn’t find the support he needed to learn and grow.

Health Justice in a Crisis: Ted and SSDI

By Legal Council | April 4, 2020

Ted spent almost a year trying to get Social Security Disability benefits. When finally he was approved, COVID-19 stopped the world.