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15/06/2026

A win for Ohio renters! ⚖️🏠
An eviction record shouldn't be a life sentence of housing instability. ABLE just secured a major victory in the Ohio Court of Appeals, setting a powerful precedent that helps tenants clear their records and unlock access to safe, affordable housing.

06/06/2026

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2026 Access to Justice Awards Breakfast, Honoring extraordinary service in the public interest by individuals and organizations in northwest Ohio.

This is your opportunity to nominate individuals, organizations and businesses for their extraordinary assistance in helping people living in poverty in northwest Ohio receive fairness and equal justice. The deadline for entries is Monday, June 22, 2026.

Nominations may be submitted for the Public Interest Law Award for attorneys and law firms, and the Community Advocacy Award for activism and long-term enhancements for people living in poverty. Honorees will be recognized at the 2026 Access to Justice Awards Breakfast to be held on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at The Glass City Center.

Visit ablelaw.org/A2J-TOL-Nominate to make your nominations today!

05/06/2026

The ABLE Medical-Legal Partnership for Children, in partnership with Ohio Means Jobs, is pleased to host a Criminal Record Sealing Clinic for individuals with minor children in their household.
This clinic will provide assistance in completing pro se applications for sealing criminal records in the Lucas County Courts.

Join us on Friday, June 19 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at LACNIP, 1440 W Spring St. Lima, OH. Visit ablelaw.org/MLPC-Record-Clinic to register today!

01/06/2026

Teamwork makes the hard work feel light. 🤝
A massive thank you to everyone who spent their Saturday afternoon giving back through litter pickup, door-to-door outreach, and food service. You turned a day of hard work into something truly meaningful.
We are especially proud of our summer associates! Joining a new firm and diving straight into community service takes a lot of heart, and your enthusiasm didn’t go unnoticed.

01/06/2026

01/06/2026

Submit a public comment to protect the Equal Access Rule!

The Trump administration is attempting to repeal protections that prevent housing discrimination against LGBTQI+ people. We’re fighting back by sending public comments to the Dept. of Housing and Urban Development. Join us by visiting the link below and submitting a comment today: https://transequality.org/earcomment

The proposed rule is open for public comment until June 29, 2026. We need your help to protect !

29/05/2026

🚨 Is Ohio shifting vital funds away from the students who need them most? 🚨

Advocates for Basic Legal Equality, Inc. (ABLE) is sounding the alarm on proposed changes to how Ohio handles federal education funding. While "local flexibility" sounds good on paper, the reality of these proposed ESSA waivers could deeply impact low-income and English Learner students.
Here is what’s at stake:
📉 Accountability Drop: Slashing the weight of English Language Progress in school ratings from 30 points down to just 5.
💸 Diluted Funding: Opening up Title I-A funds to schools with less poverty, spreading critical resources too thin.
⚠️ Lost Guardrails: Consolidating Title III funding into a single stream, risking the dedicated support Ohio’s 80,000+ English Learners rely on.

We cannot let flexibility come at the expense of equity.
👉 Swipe through to see the breakdown, and share this post to help spread the word.

27/05/2026

What an absolutely unforgettable night in Cleveland on May 22!

Thank you to everyone who supported ABLE in a massive way at the Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band concert during the Land of Hope & Dreams tour. We want to say THANK YOU to the Springsteen team, the venue staff, and every single fan who stopped by our tables to chat, donate, or say hi. We are so grateful!

Because of your incredible generosity during the show, we raised vital funds that will go directly toward our mission at ABLE.

Missed the show but still want to support? It’s never too late to make an impact.

Tap the link in our bio or here ablelaw.org/hopeanddreams to see how you can continue supporting ABLE and keep the momentum going!

27/05/2026

Join ABLE Attorney Brandy Keesee at the Access Summit for a CLE about the issues behind accessing durable medical equipment!

Hosted by The Ability Center, the Access Summit is a one day event that brings together community leaders, partners, and advocates to celebrate community impact, recognize community award and scholarship recipients, and explore the future of accessibility and inclusion.

Register online at abilitycenter.org/summit today!

25/05/2026

ABLE offices will be closed on Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day. We will reopen for normal business hours on Tuesday, May 26.