Class recorded September 1, 2022

When an individual with a mental health disability is trying to decide whether to apply for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) benefits, there are many questions to be considered. How will I prove to the Social Security Administration that I am disabled? What kind of treatment history do I need? What benefits do I qualify for? 

This training will cover the SSI/SSDI application process, the steps to take before applying, the kinds of information to gather, and the resources available in Los Angeles County to help you submit a successful application.

 Presented by:

Jo Bloomfield, Managing Attorney, Mental Health Advocacy Services (http://mhas-la.org/)

Course Materials: If you would like to receive a copy of the course materials for any of the classes, including any PowerPoint used, please register at the Register Now! button for the class, provided below.

LA Law Library does not provide legal advice:
LA Law Library does not provide legal advice.  LA Law Library provides legal resources and assistance with legal research as an educational service.  The information presented in this program is not legal advice and is provided solely as an educational service to our patrons.  For legal advice, you should consult an attorney.

Class recorded October 24, 2022

This training will focus on the rights granted by fair housing laws to tenants with disabilities, including mental health disabilities. Topics covered will include how tenants can use the protections under fair housing laws to advocate for a reasonable accommodation, request an accommodation and negotiate with landlords through an interactive process to reach agreement. Situations like the need for emotional support animals, accommodations during threatened eviction and third party payments will be discussed.

Presented by: Mental Health Advocacy Services (http://mhas-la.org/)

LA Law Library does not provide legal advice:
LA Law Library does not provide legal advice.  LA Law Library provides legal resources and assistance with legal research as an educational service.  The information presented in this program is not legal advice and is provided solely as an educational service to our patrons.  For legal advice, you should consult an attorney.

Class recorded October 24, 2022

Si usted es inquilino, propietario o arrendatario conozca como la ley prohibe negar el derecho a una vivienda a una persona debido a que pertenece a una raza differente, por el color de piel, por la religión que practica, por origen de nacionalidad, por sexo, status familiar, por su status migratorio. Esta clase le permitirá conocer y denunciar cualquier tipo de discriminación. ¡Vivienda justa es su derecho!

Clase cubre:

• Clases protegidas federales y estatales
• Cómo reconocer y reportar violaciones de vivienda justa
• Prácticas prohibidas en viviendas de alquiler  
• Discriminación por prejuicios: ¿Que significa?
• Lo último en tendencias de vivienda justa

La biblioteca jurídica de Los Ángeles no brinda asesoría legal:

Presentado por:
Katherine Jara, Outreach Coordinator, Housing Rights Center (https://www.housingrightscenter.org/) 

La biblioteca jurídica de Los Ángeles no brinda asesoría legal. La biblioteca jurídica de Los Ángeles brinda acceso a recursos legales y ayuda con investigación legal. La biblioteca jurídica de Los Ángeles no brinda asesoramiento legal. Para consejo legal, debería consultar un abogado.

Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022: 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Considering filing for bankruptcy? Being sued by a credit card company? Falling behind on loan repayments? Wondering if debt settlement is a good idea?

When it comes to dealing with debt, many people do not know what bankruptcy can and cannot discharge, as well as options and alternatives they may have when dealing with debts they can no longer afford to pay. At this remote clinic, unrepresented, low income individuals seeking help and guidance with debts will get FREE counsel and advice from attorneys. You will learn about bankruptcy and available options for dealing with debts.  

Presented by: Public Counsel (http://www.publiccounsel.org/)

To register, please CLICK HERE.

LA Law Library does not provide legal advice:
LA Law Library provides legal resources and assistance with legal research as an educational service.  The Law Library is pleased to offer our patrons the opportunity to obtain assistance from third party legal service providers at this and other events within the Library.  However, the Library does not control and is not responsible for the content or scope of any assistance given by those providers.