Justice for the Deaf, Deafblind, and Hard of Hearing
Inspired by Social Justice Values
About Us
The New York Center For Law and Justice seeks to improve the lives of Deaf, Deafblind, and Hard of Hearing New Yorkers by representing individual Deaf, Deafblind, and Hard of Hearing clients in a range of civil matters, pursuing policy and practice changes within New York City institutions and raising awareness around Deaf, Deafblind, and Hard of Hearing causes and issues.
About Us
The New York Center For Law and Justice seeks to improve the lives of deaf and hard of hearing New Yorkers by representing individual deaf and hard of hearing clients in a range of civil matters, pursuing policy and practice changes within New York City institutions and raising awareness around deaf and hard of hearing causes and issues.
Annual 2024 Irving Berelson President’s Award
Law Center Honored
We are proud to announce that the the Center for Hearing and Communication has presented the New York Center for Law and Justice with its annual Irving Berelson President's Award in recognition of our advocacy and dedication to championing the rights of Deaf, Deafblind, and Hard of Hearing individuals. We are grateful to the Center for Hearing and Communication for the privilege to receive this coveted award.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Daisy Darvall
Katherine Durnan Taylor
Bruce Gitlin
Margery Greenberg
Paul Grobman
Jeffrey Horowitz
Rikki Kaplan
Paul Klausner
Peter Kurshan
Keven Poore
Abby Rosmarin
Jeffrey Rothman
Jillian Rothman
Matthew Weiner
Our Programs
The New York Center for Law and Justice’s flagship legal services program provides free legal services to low-income Deaf, Deafblind, and Hard of Hearing individuals. Leveraging more than a combined total of 70 years of legal experience, the Center represents clients across a wide spectrum of civil legal matters.
The Law Center provides social services to the indigent deaf community, in addition to legal services. The Center approaches each client in a “holistic” manner, recognizing the interconnectedness between legal and social service challenges.
The NYCLJ’s Advocacy and Outreach Project addresses community groups and other organizations that seek informative keynote speeches, panel presentations or workshop and training sessions on issues of law involving the Deaf, Deafblind, and Hard of Hearing communities.
Our Programs
The New York Center for Law and Justice’s flagship legal services program provides free legal services to low-income Deaf and hard of hearing individuals. Leveraging more than a combined total of  70 years of legal experience, the Center represents clients across a wide spectrum of civil legal matters.
The Law Center provides social services to the indigent deaf community, in addition to legal services. The Center approaches each client in a “holistic” manner, recognizing the interconnectedness between legal and social service challenges.
The Holocaust Survivors Program was launched in calendar year 2019 in an effort to fill a gap in the provision of legal services directed to Holocaust survivors who reside in New York. There are approximately 45,000 Holocaust survivors who live in the metropolitan area and many members of the population live at or below the poverty line. The law center has begun a pilot project to provide legal assistance to the Holocaust survivor community in response to a range of civil matters, including housing, benefits and issues involving guardianship.
Blog Posts
2025 Deaf Asian Street Festival
The New York Court Modernization Initiative
Deaf Football Team’s Inspirational Season
Client Stories
Leo’s Story
Lila’s Story
Tyler
Testimonials
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