Disability Law Center

02/15/2026

Disability Love Everyday ❤

02/14/2026

Our hearts were warmed with the love we received at the Protect Medicaid Family Day. Thank you all for your kind words and continued support ❤

02/14/2026

We are officially halfway through the session!

02/12/2026

See you tomorrow!

📆 Friday, February 13
🕑 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
📍 Utah State Capitol, Kletting Room, East Senate Building

RSVP at: https://www.protectmedicaidutah.org/

02/12/2026

"I feel terrible for their families. It’s just a very tragic and sad situation." Crippes says his center is opening its own independent investigation to shed more light on what’s happened.

At a minimum, I think they need to be under heavy scrutiny to make sure that everything is being done as it should be,” Crippes said. “Hopefully, we’ll be able to get the facts and what we need to prevent this from ever happening again.”

The state’s notice to Safe and Sound, LLC shows that the company cannot take in new clients and must immediately retrain all staff on safe practices for transportation and supervision.

02/11/2026

Because of the budget law passed by Congress in July 2025, the Utah Legislature is considering millions of dollars of cuts to our Medicaid program and dozens of critical programs that help Utah families thrive. Please join the Protect Medicaid Utah Coalition at the Utah State Capitol on February 13th to tell your legislator what Medicaid means to you, your family, and your community. Together, we will fight the devastating cuts and help our Legislators understand that our families can't be on the chopping block.

📆 Friday, February 13
🕑 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
📍 Utah State Capitol, Kletting Room, East Senate Building

RSVP at: https://www.protectmedicaidutah.org/

Protect Medicaid Utah

02/09/2026

Come chat with us tonight at the agency fair!

02/08/2026

"But its attorneys cannot help them as a matter of federal law, said Nate Crippes, the center’s public affairs supervising attorney.

“We represent people with disabilities, and so we would not be permitted. It would be a conflict of interest for us to represent parents in guardianship proceedings,” Crippes said."

A Utah lawmaker says it’s time to reevaluate a nonprofit’s longtime status as a designated watchdog organization for those with disabilities.

02/07/2026

Andrew and Nate are back in your feed with the latest from the legislative session!

02/06/2026

"Nate Crippes with the Disability Law Center said his organization is also keeping an eye on the bill. He noted changes to sick leave policies can affect those who tend to have more medical appointments requiring them to take time away from work.

“We would certainly hate to see this have an impact where people with disabilities — or with family members with disabilities — feel like they can’t work for the state,” Crippes said.

State employees say a proposed policy on paid time off would shortchange them, but a lawmaker says it's designed to help.

02/04/2026

Share your story with us! Please tell the Senate Judiciary, Law Enforcement, and Criminal Justice Committee members to vote NO on SJR 7. You can attend the meeting in person or virtually to speak against the bill. Please take action! What should you say? Tell them how the DLC has helped you or your family members, what the DLC’s services mean to you, or how you would be impacted without our services. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScSVEtZtQmbUYYfgRsAyLXJVUc7zHiIl49rc7ubfIKv5wV3yg/viewform?eType=EmailBlastContent&eId=a6134c44-9390-48c7-926a-5fd75596efd0

02/04/2026

We need your help! Please contact the Senate Judiciary, Law Enforcement, and Criminal Justice Committee Members and tell them to vote NO on SJR 7. What should you say? Tell them how the DLC has helped you or your family members, what the DLC’s services mean to you, or how you would be impacted without our services.