Center On Deafness - Inland Empire advocates are dedicated to protecting and advancing the legal rights of deaf people as individuals and as a class. Past advocacy work aided in the creation of the California Relay Service; the courtroom interpreter and assistive listening system laws; and in educating lawmakers about the educational needs of Deaf children.

Services for individuals include advice and referrals for general legal problems as well as representation in cases of discrimination and special education. CODIE also serves as an advocate/liaison for social security recipients and to parents planning their deaf child's education (IEP).