There are several points at which legal assistance may be helpful or necessary if you are living with Parkinson's disease. You may look for legal assistance with employment, disability benefits, long term care planning or planning advanced directives, such as a living will.
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) Category: Legal Matters Resource Type: National Organizations Phone: (703) 942-5711 Email: naela@naela.org Associated URL: www.naela.org Language: English This nonprofit professional association offers a state-by-state directory of those lawyers who specialize in Elder law. These professionals are often well versed in disability and senior laws and can help create a forward thinking plan that may benefit a person with PD.
Legal Services Corporation Category: Legal Matters Resource Type: National Organizations Phone: (202) 295-1500 Email: info@lsc.gov Associated URL: www.lsc.gov Language: English This government organization maintains a directory of legal offices which offer free and low cost legal services within the US to qualifying individuals.
Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Category: Legal Matters Resource Type: Websites Publisher: US Department of Justice Toll Free: (800) 514-0301 (voice); (800) 514-0383 (TTY) Associated URL: www.ada.gov Language: English This government-sponsored website and helpline offers technical asistance and information about the ADA statute.
