Paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, retirement plan, health, dental and vision insurance coverage.
Federal law requires each state to have such a protection and advocacy system.
PAI services to eligible clients include information, referral, technical assistance, and legal representation, and investigations of abuse and neglect of persons with psychiatric and developmental disabilities. PAI also participates as amicus curiae in selected litigation, develops and distributes advocacy materials, participates in advocacy training, and monitors, analyzes and comments on regulations, plans, budgets, policies or proposed legislation that may affect the rights of persons with disabilities. File legal documents with the court and administrative agencies, including service of subpoenas and deposition notices. Establish and maintain legal files and other office files. Make telephone contacts with clients, professionals and others, as well as reception back-up relief as needed.