J.J. Rico is the Chief Executive Officer at the Arizona Center for Disability Law, the protection and advocacy agency in Arizona, providing free legal services to people with disabilities. Prior to becoming the CEO, J.J worked as ACDL’s litigation director and as a staff attorney. His legal work focused on the employment and access provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act. J.J. has represented individuals with disabilities before state and Federal Courts and administrative agencies such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Arizona Attorney General’s Civil Rights Division.
ACDL’s Mission: ACDL is a non-profit law firm that assists Arizonans with disabilities to promote and protect their legal rights to independence, justice, and equality.
ACDL’s Vision: A society where people with disabilities enjoy full acceptance without barriers.
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