Disability Rights Advocates

Oasis Legal Services is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Berkeley, California, dedicated to empowering low-income LGBTQ immigrants who have faced violence and persecution based on their sexuality, gender identity, or HIV status. The organization offers comprehensive legal representation and social services, including assistance with asylum, residency, naturalization, family petitions, and social services navigation. Through advocacy, training, and partnerships, Oasis Legal Services addresses the unique challenges its clients face and works to amplify their voices in the immigration system. Their initiatives include individual advocacy, impact litigation, and a collaborative online legal resource portal aimed at supporting queer and trans asylum seekers nationwide. Generated from the website

Founded in 1979, the Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund is one of the leading national civil rights law and policy centers in the United States. It is operated by individuals with disabilities and parents who have children with disabilities. The agency helps to advance the civil and human rights of people with disabilities through legal advocacy, training, education and legislative development. The Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund provides training and education to people with disabilities and parents of children with disabilities about their rights under state and federal disability rights laws. It also educates lawyers, service providers and government officials about disability civil rights laws and policies. The center maintains a location in Berkeley, Calif.

The National Center for Youth Law, based in Oakland, CA, is a leading organization dedicated to transforming the approach to education, health, immigration, foster care, and youth justice in the United States. Through impact litigation, policy advocacy, collaboration, and research, they work tirelessly to protect children's constitutional rights and improve the lives of millions of children and youth. With a focus on education, foster care, health, immigration, commercial sexual exploitation, and youth justice, the National Center for Youth Law advocates for and provides direct services to youth, addressing the most important issues that impact their lives and communities. Their innovative programs and landmark cases have made a tremendous impact, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to thrive and reach their fullest potential.Generated from the website