Disability Advocacy Program
The Disability Advocacy Program (DAP)
originally was established by Chapter 627 of the Laws of 1983, adding Section
35 of the Social Services Law, which provides for the legal representation of
individuals whose federal disability benefits have been denied or may be
discontinued. Pursuant to the statutory
provisions, the Commissioner of the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) makes grants to not-for-profit legal services corporations, not-for-profit agencies serving the disabled and social services
districts to provide for such representation. N.Y. Soc. Serv. Law §35 (McKinney
2003).
This website is designed primarily for
advocates throughout New York who are funded under the DAP grant.
OTDA reports to the New York Legislature
biennial on the DAP program. For the most recent report, click here.
2008 - 2009 Disability Advocacy Program Report to the Legislature
The Disability Advocacy Program (DAP) has served the State by providing legal assistance to disabled New Yorkers who need legal help in seeking federal disability benefits under the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) programs. Significant savings have resulted from the transfer of thousands of disabled New Yorkers from State public assistance programs to federal disability programs. Read More
The New York City Bar Honors DAP Advocate
The New York City Bar Association named Betty Heaton, a Senior Legal Assistant/Social Worker for Manhattan Legal Services, as a recipient of the 22nd Annual Legal Services Award. Read More
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UPDATED: Maximize Federal Dollars Flowing to New York: Invest in the Disability Advocacy Program
The Disability Advocacy Program is a nationally recognized program that generates documented and ongoing savings for the state and for local governments. Read More
Empire Justice Center Testimony on Human Services in the 2011-12 Executive Budget Proposal
As New York continues to grapple with the aftermath of the recession, it is essential that we do not forget that there are many among us that are still in its epicenter. Read More
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Disability Law News - September 2011
The Disability Law News is a quarterly newsletter published for DAP advocates. Featured in this issue is an in-depth article titled "Social Seciruty Ruling Affects New Applications" describing Social Security Ruling (SSR) 11-1p, which precludes the filing of a subsequent application for benefits while an appeal is pending. Also in this issue you will find articles on Regulations, Court Decisions, Administrative Decisions, and the Bulletin Board along with other articles. Read More
Disability Law News - June 2011 Issue
The Disability Law News is a quarterly newsletter published for DAP advocates. Featured in this issue is an article on "SSA Faces Budget Woes". Also in this issue you will find articles on Regulations, Court Decisions, Administrative Decisions, and the Bulletin Board along with other articles Read More
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