Native American Disability Law Center

What Native American Disability Law Center does

The Native American Disability Law Center, Inc. (NADLC) is a private nonprofit organization founded in 2008 (with services tracing back over 25 years) that provides free legal advocacy and self-advocacy education exclusively for Native Americans with disabilities in the Southwestern United States. Operating from a headquarters in Farmington, New Mexico and a regional office in Flagstaff, Arizona, NADLC delivers services across the Four Corners region, with particular focus on Navajo Nation and Hopi tribal lands. Its core offerings include direct legal representation and intake-based assistance on disability-related issues spanning healthcare, education, employment, housing, transportation, and juvenile justice; an educational outreach program built around publications, webinars, and a video library; the Arizona Family Caregiver Support Program; and participation in Benefits Enrollment Centers (BECs). The organization is the only agency in the country devoted solely to this mission and is a member of the National Disability Rights Network (NDRN).\n\nNADLC has no proprietary technology platform — no mobile app, no public API, and no disclosed integrations. Its digital infrastructure consists of a content website (nativedisabilitylaw.org) hosting intake forms, downloadable guides, and video resources, plus a toll-free hotline (800-862-7271). Distribution is direct-to-beneficiary: services are delivered at no charge via online or phone intake, with educational content distributed through the website, on-demand film presentations, community forums, and webinars.\n\nNADLC's revenue model is typical of a 501(c)-style nonprofit legal services provider. Because all services are free, the organization generates no client revenue; instead, it is funded through tax-deductible donations (one-time, monthly, quarterly), CY PRES awards from class action settlements, and presumed federal/state grants for disability rights services on tribal lands. Leadership consists of a small team headed by Executive Director Therese Yanan, supported by attorneys, an outreach specialist, and guest presenters from peer organizations such as the Arizona Center for Disability Law.

Name

Native American Disability Law Center

Legal name

Native American Disability Law Center, Inc.

Website

https://nativedisabilitylaw.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Native American Disability Law Center is a nonprofit that provides free legal advocacy and self-advocacy education exclusively for Native Americans with disabilities across the Four Corners region, with offices in Farmington, New Mexico and Flagstaff, Arizona.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Rights Legal Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (624310)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Rights & Accessibility Advocacy (BPAGAFAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGAEAG), Minority, Indigenous & Disability Rights (BPADAGAH)

Keywords

• Disability legal services
• Native American advocacy
• Civil rights law
• Special education law
• Benefits enrollment assistance

Headquarters

HQ city

Farmington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: The organization accepts tax-deductible donations from the public to fund operations and provide free legal services to Native Americans with disabilities.
2. CY PRES Awards: The organization is eligible for CY PRES distributions from class action settlements, where funds are directed to support the organization's mission.
3. Free Legal Services (No Charge): Services are provided at no cost to clients. The organization does not charge for legal representation or disability-related legal information services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Native American Disability Law Center provides free legal advocacy and representation to Native Americans with disabilities in the Southwest, addressing disability-related legal issues across health care, education, employment, housing, transportation, and juvenile justice. It supplements legal representation with self-advocacy education, webinars, publications, and an educational video library, and it connects eligible individuals to benefits programs and caregiver support services.

Product overview

The Native American Disability Law Center is a private nonprofit organization that provides free legal services, education, and advocacy exclusively for Native Americans with disabilities in the Southwest. Rather than a product-based company, it offers a suite of interconnected service programs: core legal representation and advocacy (addressing disability issues in health care, education, employment, housing, transportation, and juvenile justice); a Benefits Enrollment Centers (BECs) program helping low-income individuals access support programs; an extensive educational video library and webinar series covering disability rights topics; downloadable publications and self-advocacy guides; and an intake system for connecting individuals with legal assistance. All services are free of charge and focus on empowering Native people with disabilities to lead independent lives in their own communities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Legal Services for Native Americans with Disabilities

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 25 years of service providing advocacy and legal resources in the Four Corners area

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• National Disability Rights Network (NDRN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Native American Disability Law Center is part of the National Disability Rights Network, which is comprised of disability rights organizations in every state and territory. NDRN provides a network of support and resources for disability advocacy across the United States.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Disability Rights Texas: Texas's designated Protection & Advocacy organization for people with disabilities, providing legal services and advocacy. Comparable disability rights legal service model as a state P&A, though geographically adjacent rather than overlapping the Law Center's Four Corners footprint.
• National Indian Council on Aging (NICOA): National nonprofit organization advocating for Native American elders and their families, including those with disabilities. Comparable nonprofit advocacy model serving Native American populations with overlapping focus on aging, disability, and access to benefits and services.

Direct peers

• National Indian Health Board: National nonprofit organization representing tribal governments on health policy and providing health advocacy for American Indian/Alaska Native communities. Comparable advocacy/serving model addressing healthcare access challenges faced by Native Americans, including those with disabilities.
• Arizona Center for Disability Law: Arizona's designated Protection & Advocacy organization for people with disabilities, providing free legal services and advocacy. The Legal Director of this organization (Rose Daly-Rooney) has directly presented at the Law Center's webinars, evidencing close peer collaboration on disability rights in the Southwest.
• Native American Rights Fund (NARF): National nonprofit legal organization dedicated to defending and advancing the rights of Native American tribes and individuals. Comparable legal advocacy model serving Native American communities with overlapping subject-matter expertise in federal Indian law and tribal rights.
• Indian Law Resource Center: National nonprofit law and advocacy organization dedicated to protecting Indigenous peoples' human rights, lands, and resources. Comparable legal advocacy model serving Native American populations with strong overlap in federal Indian law expertise and Southwest/off-reservation client base.
• Southwest Center for Law and Policy: Nonprofit legal organization advocate for Native American victims of violence in the Southwest. Provides comparable free legal services and advocacy to Native American populations in overlapping Southwest geographies, including Arizona and New Mexico.
• DNA People's Legal Services: Nonprofit legal services organization serving low-income Native American and other individuals across the Southwest, including the Navajo Nation and Hopi tribal lands. Provides free legal aid in overlapping service areas and to overlapping client populations with comparable community-based intake model.
• Disability Rights New Mexico: New Mexico's federally mandated Protection & Advocacy system for individuals with disabilities, providing legal representation and advocacy. Overlaps directly with the Law Center's service area in New Mexico and targets overlapping populations of individuals with disabilities in the same Southwest region.

Broad incumbents

• National Disability Rights Network (NDRN): The Law Center is a member of NDRN, the national membership network of disability rights Protection & Advocacy organizations across every U.S. state and territory. NDRN serves as the umbrella association providing collective advocacy, training, and resources for its member organizations.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/native-american-disability-law-center-inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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