Legislative Advocacy
Updates and Action Alerts
2008 Legislative Session Wrapup
Advocacy Tools and Resources
Policy Advocacy 101
View contact information for legislative committee members
Find Your Elected Officials
2008 Disability Law Center Legislative Agenda
The Disability Law Center bases its public policy views on the firm belief that people with disabilities have the constitutional right to fully participate in our democratic society. The main objective of the DLC is to protect and defend this constitutional right and the other rights that flow from it.
View the DLC agenda for this year’s legislative session
2008 Interim
During the spring, summer, and fall, legislative committees meet every third Wednesday to study issues and consider possible legislation for the coming year.
2008 Interim Study Items of Interest
2008 General Session Bill Tracker
This DLC tracks all bills that impact or have the potential to impact people with disabilities. The Tracker contains a summary and analysis of each bill, it's status, any fiscal note(s) and our position on the issue.
View the DLC Bill Tracker
Federal Policy
National Disability Rights Network's Public Policy Page
Disability Policy Collaboration
National Alliance on Mental Illness' About Public Policy Page
Legislative Fact Sheets
Utah State Hospital Audit Praises Quality Of Care, Urges Expansion Of Community-Based System Of CareSupport Governor's Recommendations to Reduce the DSPD Waiting List
Utah's Long-Term Care Focus Must Shift as Demographics Change
Developing a Plan for the Closure of the Utah State Developmental Center
Disability Law Center Legislative Comments
FY 2009 HHS Interim DSPD Waiting List Testimony
FY 2009 HHS Appropriations Subcommittee Testimony
Medicaid Interim Committee Long-Term Care Testimony
Senate HHS Testimony On House Joint Resolution 5