Disability Attorney Boston – SSDI, ADA & Special Education Attorneys
Disability Law
We advocate for an inclusive society by protecting the rights of individuals with disabilities, helping them access the benefits and accommodations they need.
1 in 4
A quarter of U.S. adults have a disability.
1
Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention, “Disability Impacts All
of Us,” July, 2024.
Prevention, “Disability Impacts All
of Us,” July, 2024.
77.5%
77.5% of people with disabilities were either unemployed or not in the labor force in 2023.
2
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics,
“Persons with a Disability: Labor Force
Characteristics — 2023” (Feb. 22, 2024).
“Persons with a Disability: Labor Force
Characteristics — 2023” (Feb. 22, 2024).
74%
74% of companies observed better teamwork and an improved overall atmosphere after hiring disabled workers.
3
Luisa Alemany & Freek Vermeulen,
“Disability as a Source of Competitive
Advantage,” Harvard Business Review
(July–Aug. 2023).
“Disability as a Source of Competitive
Advantage,” Harvard Business Review
(July–Aug. 2023).
25%
Approximately 25% of Americans with disabilities aged 18 to 64 live in poverty.
4
Center for Research on Disability,
“Section 6: Poverty,” American Community
Survey, U.S. Census Bureau (2022).
“Section 6: Poverty,” American Community
Survey, U.S. Census Bureau (2022).
We help clients pursue claims for denied healthcare services and insurance benefits related to their disabilities.
Our disability law practice supports individuals facing discrimination, denied benefits, or insufficient accommodations, including:
- Employment Discrimination: We represent clients who experience workplace discrimination such as wrongful termination, harassment, or lack of reasonable accommodations.
- Denial of Disability Benefits: Our team challenges denied SSDI and long-term disability claims to help secure the benefits clients deserve.
- Accessibility Violations: We address ADA non-compliance, seeking compensation and advocating for improved accessibility standards.
- Education and Public Services: Our firm pursues claims against institutions that fail to meet their disability-related obligations.
Overview
Disability rights are human rights, and our firm is committed to driving change toward a more inclusive society.
We help clients in employment discrimination cases, addressing wrongful termination and failure to accommodate.
Accessibility Barriers
Disabled people face significant challenges that impact their daily lives, opportunities, and societal inclusion—ranging from limited job prospects and healthcare disparities to inadequate educational support, social isolation, inaccessible transportation, and unaffordable housing.
Many individuals with disabilities also encounter discrimination and a heightened risk of violence and abuse. We strive to confront these injustices, raising the standards for equal treatment, and building a future where disability is no longer a barrier to opportunity.
Our firm addresses ADA violations in public and private spaces, focusing on complex accessibility cases that may result in settlements for retrofitting or policy changes.
Your Rights
- Non-Discrimination: The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects against discrimination in employment, education, and public accommodations.
- Equal Employment Opportunity: Both federal and state laws require fair hiring practices and mandate reasonable workplace accommodations.
- Accessible Education: The ADA and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) provide rights to appropriate educational accommodations.
- Healthcare Access: The ADA provides for equal access to healthcare services.
- Housing Equality: The Fair Housing Act prohibits housing discrimination and requires reasonable accommodations.
- Public Accessibility: The ADA requires public spaces and transportation be accessible to individuals with disabilities.
Our team helps individuals with invisible disabilities, such as mental health, chronic pain, and neurological conditions, pursue compensation for denied accommodations or discriminatory treatment.
Lawyers' Role
- Supporting Access to Benefits and Healthcare: We assist individuals navigating disability-related claims, including applications and appeals involving healthcare services and public or private benefit programs. Our goal is to support clients in protecting their financial and medical interests.
- Promoting Inclusion and Accessibility: Our team addresses barriers to full participation in employment, education, and public life by advising on legal rights and pursuing claims under statutes like the ADA and Massachusetts Chapter 151B. This includes helping clients seek accommodations or challenge discriminatory practices.
- Contributing to Legal and Policy Development: Through select litigation and legal advocacy, we participate in efforts that may contribute to clarifying or strengthening disability-related protections under state and federal law. While outcomes vary, we aim to support broader efforts to advance equal access and accountability.
How We Can Help
Workplace Discrimination and Retaliation
Litigate wrongful termination, harassment, and failure to accommodate claims under the ADA and Chapter 151B, including retaliation after disability disclosure.
Denied Disability and Insurance Benefits
Challenge denials of SSDI, long-term disability, private disability insurance, and ERISA-based plans, including delays, cancellations, and bad faith conduct.
Healthcare Discrimination and Denials
Pursue claims against providers who deny treatments or services due to disability, citing ADA, ACA §1557, and Section 504 violations.
Equal Access to Education
Advocate for students denied IEPs, accommodations, or equitable learning access under IDEA and ADA, in both physical and digital classrooms.
Housing and Structural Accessibility
Litigate housing discrimination and inaccessibility under the Fair Housing Act, including failure to provide reasonable modifications or retaliatory evictions.
Discrimination by Private Businesses
Address public accommodation violations by retail stores, service providers, and hospitality venues under ADA Title III and Massachusetts law.
Public Accessibility and Digital Compliance
Enforce ADA compliance in websites, mobile apps, kiosks, and transit systems, securing retrofits, improved services, and systemic reforms.
Mental Health Discrimination and Stigma
Represent individuals facing discrimination, demotion, or retaliation after disclosing PTSD, anxiety, or other mental health conditions.
Long COVID and Chronic Illness Accommodations
Litigate emerging claims where employers or institutions deny accommodations for post-viral syndromes or chronic fatigue.
Access to Assistive Technology
Pursue access to screen readers, hearing aids, mobility aids, and communication devices in schools, workplaces, and healthcare settings.
Inaccessible Transportation and Mobility Tech
Challenge discrimination in rideshare services, autonomous vehicles, and public transit where disabled riders are excluded or underserved.
Emerging Disability Discrimination in Tech
Investigate algorithmic bias in hiring, healthcare triage, or benefits systems that disadvantage disabled individuals.
Digital Education and AI-Based Testing Discrimination
Pursue claims involving inaccessible digital learning tools, online tests, or AI tutors that fail to accommodate cognitive or sensory disabilities.
Public Benefits Denials
Represent individuals wrongfully denied Medicaid, SNAP, or related benefits, advocating for access to critical financial and medical support.
Abuse and Neglect in Care Facilities
Litigate cases of physical, emotional, or systemic neglect in nursing homes, group homes, or other residential care facilities.
Data Privacy and Disability Status Misuse
Address misuse or unauthorized disclosure of disability-related data by employers, insurers, or digital platforms under ADA, HIPAA, and privacy statutes.
