DeafBlind Patient Wins Fight Against Health Giant
Debra Kahn is DeafBlind and, for years, she couldn’t get the communication support she needed at doctor’s appointments. With NJP’s help, Debra filed a federal complaint under the Americans with Disabilities Act and won.
Mark: Long COVID patient fights $20,000 unemployment repayment demand
"It’s fair to say that the COVID-19 pandemic affected us all differently. Personally, it took away my ability to work due to long-lingering symptoms of the illness. My job duties at Boeing were simply not doable for me as I struggled with severe and persistent vertigo. I applied for unemployment benefits and focused on my recovery."
Ginger: Cancer patient wins federal case against HOA for disability accommodation
"When my husband and I moved into a new condo in 2020, we had no idea what challenges we would soon face. We were familiar with the Everett area, had raised kids there, and loved to take drives around the county. We were settling into our new home when a breast cancer diagnosis flipped our world upside down. Already amid a global pandemic, it was hard to imagine facing any more challenges."
Pamela: Rural ICU nurse regains essential home care services after health crisis
I live an hour out of Spokane in a town of about 2,000. It is hard to get people like caregivers to drive up here. Attorneys are few and far between. It is very rural, but I manage.
Evicted and recovering from cancer, Victoria seeks housing security
“I was renting a room close to the hospital where I was getting treatment for multiple cancers. Suddenly, I was evicted, and my security deposit was held."
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Lifelong friend protects revered Tribal Elder
Manny is a pillar of his community; everyone knows and reveres him. Manny would walk for days to visit all the Indian Nations. He taught children traditional dances and stories.