Scout / Outreach

About the role

Equal Access Partners is affiliated with the Association for Equal Access, an advocacy organization that has worked for disability rights issues since 1999. We are looking for people across New York State to serve as community outreach scouts, connecting with individuals who have mobility disabilities and who have run into accessibility problems at businesses they have visited.

Responsibilities

As a scout, you will talk with people who have mobility disabilities about their right to have accessible features at any business serving the public — and, where appropriate, help us connect them with attorneys who can pursue a resolution on their behalf. Our affiliated attorneys work on a contingency basis, meaning there is no upfront cost for filing a claim. Many claims are resolved through negotiated settlements without going to court, and the business is often required to fix the accessibility issue.

Requirements

• Based in New York State
• Any ties to the disability community is a plus
• Personal experience with mobility disabilities and accessibility issues is a strong plus
• Comfortable having respectful, intelligent conversations about civil rights and accessibility
• Self-motivated and able to work independently

Qualifications

We do not require a formal resume. What matters most is your ability to connect authentically with people in your community.

Skills

You should be comfortable having respectful, intelligent conversations about civil rights and accessibility, and be self-motivated and able to work independently.

Benefits

This is a referral-based, compensated role. You will earn based on successful referrals — people you connect with who go on to work with our affiliated attorneys.