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Webinar Series: Protecting our Seniors
The "Protecting Our Seniors" series aims to raise awareness about the often overlooked but critically important issue of elder abuse. Throughout the series, we will delve into the various forms of elder abuse, its prevalence, warning signs, prevention strategies, and...
Advancing Equity: Navigating Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
March is National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness, fostering understanding, and advocating for the rights of individuals with developmental disabilities. As legal professionals, social workers, and case managers, we...
Supported Decision Making vs. Conservatorship in California
Introduction: In California, individuals with disabilities or incapacities may require assistance in making decisions regarding their personal affairs, health care, and finances. The state recognizes two primary mechanisms to support individuals in decision making:...
SSI Benefits May Be Getting a Boost. Here’s What You Need to Know
Navigating the intricate landscape of Social Security benefits, particularly the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program, often presents significant challenges for individuals and families facing financial hardships. Against this backdrop, the recent introduction...
Meet Dan, newly naturalized American citizen and another APILO success story
This is my client Dan. Dan and his family called us at APILO after many rounds of rejections from both private immigration attorneys and other nonprofits who wouldn’t take his case because it was too complex or they would take it only if Dan would pay them a $10,000...
Empowering Seniors: Medicare Prescription Drug Cost Protections of 2024
In a significant step towards addressing the escalating concerns surrounding healthcare affordability, 2024 brings forth a wave of new protections for Medicare beneficiaries in the realm of prescription drug costs. These advancements mark a crucial milestone in...
Founded in 1975, the mission of API Legal Outreach is to provide culturally competent and linguistically appropriate legal representation, social services, and advocacy for the most marginalized segments of the community including low-income women, seniors, recent immigrants, and youth.
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