Disability Rights Advocates
Joshua Peterson is a dedicated professional with extensive experience in research, legal support, and education. Currently serving as a Paralegal at Disability Rights Advocates since August 2022, Joshua previously worked at Mason Tillman Associates as a Senior Research Associate, contributing to significant studies aimed at enhancing minority business participation in large projects. Joshua's background includes roles as a Research Associate and Substitute Teacher, where skills in data analysis, writing, and teaching were developed. An educational foundation includes a Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature from the University of California, Berkeley, along with an Associate of Arts in Social Sciences and Liberal Studies. Joshua's commitment to equity and access is evident through a career focused on civil rights and support for marginalized communities.
Disability Rights Advocates
Disability Rights Advocates (DRA) is one of the leading non-profit disability rights legal centers in the nation. For twenty years, its landmark lawsuits have set legal precedents and enforced civil rights for millions of people with disabilities throughout the country. DRA seeks to remedy systemic problems through class action and other high-impact litigation across the nation. Its cases have improved the lives of millions of people with a variety of disabilities.