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Narrative

Provides free civil (non-criminal) legal assistance to low-income people in Boston and 31 cities and towns. Appeals a limited number of cases in which special education services are denied.

When they have nowhere else to turn, families and people living in poverty, elders, and people with disabilities (PwD) look to GBLS for help to get the most basic needs of life.

Service Types

• Legal Representation

Program Type

• Legal

Populations Served

• All Disabilities
• Developmental Disability
• Elderly Person with disabilities
• Hard of Hearing
• Intellectual Disabilities
• Mental Illness
• Physical Disabilities
• Visual Impairment

Ages Served

• Birth to 3
• 3 - 4
• 5 - 8
• 9 - 13
• 14 - 18
• 19 - 22
• 23 – 59
• 60 +

Languages Spoken

• Portuguese
• Spanish
• Vietnamese

Accessibility Features

• Accessible Parking
• Accessible Restrooms

Additional Information

• Fees: Free Service, Personal Funds