Disability Law Center says it’s doing its job, but a lawmaker calls it ‘anti-family’

By: Annie Knox

Outlets: Utah News Dispatch

Published: February 6, 2026

Words: 714

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

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A state lawmaker says it’s time to reevaluate a Utah nonprofit’s longtime status as a designated watchdog for those with disabilities, to the dismay of many supporters and clients.

Every state has a protection and advocacy agency, authorized by federal law to investigate abuse, neglect and violations of people’s rights. Since 1978, that agency in Utah has been the Disability Law Center based in Salt Lake City.

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