National Disaster Legal Aid Advocacy Center

Who We Are

Welcome! In 2018, Pro Bono Net and Lone Star Legal Aid developed this practice area for DisasterLegalAid.org. We aim to use this area as a means to facilitate connections between advocates working in disaster legal aid.
The National Disaster Legal Aid Advocacy Center welcomes all advocates and volunteers from nonprofit legal aid organizations, bar associations, pro bono counsel from law firms and corporations, law school students and faculty, and allied nonprofits working on disaster legal aid.

Become a Member

Click on “Join Us” to start. By joining, you will become part of a growing network of advocates, attorneys, and allies in the disaster legal aid community. You'll also have access to:
- The national disaster legal aid listserv
- Information and registration for roundtable discussions
- A FEMA appeals brief bank with templates provided by leading legal aid organizations working on disaster response
- Monthly training calendar sent to your e-mail

Connect with Us

Follow us on social media!
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/disasterlegalaid/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/disaster_legal
For more information on what we do, comments, or questions, please contact Jeanne Ortiz at jortiz@probono.net.

Join Us

Highlights

Alerts & New Resources

Please join us on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at 2 pm ET for The Disaster Recovery Reform Act of 2018: What Legal Aid Providers Should Know, co-hosted by Pro Bono Net and Lone Star Legal Aid.

March 2019- Individual Assistance Program and Policy Guide (IAPPG)
Learn to Interpret Legal Terms in up to Five Languages by the Pro Bono Training Institute
The Storm after the Storm, issued by Disability Rights North Carolina, shows how public officials must do more to include the voices of people with disabilities and disability rights advocates as they plan for future emergencies and ensure their safety.

Job Openings

March 2019 - The National Low Income Housing Coalition is seeking a Housing Policy Analyst. Location: Washington, D.C. Full details HERE.
March 2019 (position open until filled) - Equal Justice Works is looking for a Senior Program Manager that will oversee the implementation and management of their current Disaster Recovery Legal Corps. Location: Washington, D.C. Full details HERE.

Monthly Training Calendar E-mails

Interested in receiving monthly training calendar e-mails? Sign up as a member and select the monthly calendar e-mail option to receive a list of curated disaster legal aid training events and other events of interest. E-mails are sent the last week of every month. Have an event you would like us to promote? E-mail details to jortiz@probono.net.

Upcoming Events

Florida Disaster Umbrella Group Call, Call, Mar 25
2019 Virginia Emergency Management Symposium, Newport News, Mar 26 - Mar 29
NLIHC’s 2019 Housing Policy Forum: Seizing the Moment for Bold Solutions, Washington, Mar 27 - Mar 29
Inclusive Emergency Planning for People with Disabilities: Lessons Learned from Hurricane María in Puerto Rico, Newport News, Mar 28
The "New" Individual in Disaster, Newport News, Mar 28
Disaster Preparedness and Recovery Counseling, Atlanta, Apr 4 - Apr 06
The Disaster Recovery Reform Act of 2018: What Legal Aid Providers Should Know, Online, Apr 10
2019 Mid Coast Hurricane & Disaster Conference, Victoria, Apr 11
We All Want Disability Inclusion in Emergency Management, Webinar, Apr 11
Florida Disaster Umbrella Group Call, Call, Apr 22
2019 New Jersey Emergency Preparedness Conference, Atlantic City, Apr 29 - May 03
FEMA Individual Assistance--Lessons from Hurricane María, Atlantic City, May 3
National VOAD Conference, Nashville, May 6 - May 09
Equal Justice Conference, Louisville, May 9 - May 11
Access & Functional Needs Workshop - Community Planning for Disasters, Ukiah, May 15
Florida Disaster Umbrella Group Call, Call, May 27
2019 New Jersey Sustainability Summit, Holmdel, Jun 14
2019 National Disaster Resilience Conference, Clearwater Beach, Nov 19 - Nov 22