Disability Advocates of Legal Aid (DALA) is a cross-union caucus for attorneys, social workers, paralegals, and other support staff of the Legal Aid Society--the largest and oldest public defender organization in NYC. We zealously advocate not only for our indigent clients but for ADA accommodations, accessibility, and disability education/awareness within our office and community.

Our disabled members are at a financial disadvantage in many ways. Some are struggling to get benefits checks and can't pay the rent. Others need legal advice and representation to protect them from management's egregious ongoing discrimination, retaliation, and harassment. For many of us, this is a matter of life or death. We are entirely volunteer-led with no external funding sources. Our ethos has always been one of mutual aid--"from each according to their ability to each according to their needs."

If you would like to make a huge difference in the lives of committed public servants and advance the fight for disability justice, please donate. If you cannot donate, please boost this fundraiser in your networks. Every dollar is appreciated!