New York Lawyers for the Public Interest (NYLPI) is a nonprofit civil rights organization that helps people with disabilities address barriers involving education, housing, healthcare, transportation, and access to public services. Depending on the issue and program eligibility, assistance may include legal representation, advice, referrals, self-help materials, and advocacy. Families can contact NYLPI about special education concerns, while individuals can seek help with disability-related access and discrimination. Phone and online intake are available; interpreters and relay calls are supported. Contact NYLPI to confirm whether it can assist with your situation.
Phone: (212) 244-4664
Intake hours: Monday–Friday, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Request help through NYLPI’s intake form
Interpreters available; relay calls accepted.