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Please fill out our 2022 Public Survey – filling this out lets us know where our focus should be in your community

Defend Your Rights.

Disability Rights Iowa aims to defend and promote the human and legal rights of Iowans with disabilities and mental illness. We promote safety, opportunity, access, and self-determination for all Iowans.

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Who We Are

Disability Rights Iowa is part of a national group of agencies created by Congress in the 1970s to address repeated abuse and neglect of people with disabilities in large institutions. We are an independent, non-profit, 501(c)(3) agency funded through grants from the federal government, donations, and corporate or foundation funding. We are not a government agency or service provider, but we use federal funding to protect and advocate for the rights of people with disabilities and mental illness. DRI advocates for the rights of Iowans with disabilities wherever they may live.

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What We Do

As a federally funded non-profit organization, Disability Rights Iowa carefully uses our limited resources to serve the disability community. DRI’s board and mental health advisory council determine our areas of focus every year based on suggestions, requests, and needs of the disability community. Although our areas of focus change every year, our dedication to protecting and advocating for the rights of Iowans with disabilities and mental illness is our core purpose

Our work is based on our Areas of Focus, we have resources and in-depth information on each of our Areas of Focus involving Iowans with disabilities or mental illness. A few areas of focus are listed here for you to click and learn more.

Abuse & Neglect

Accessibility

Education

Employment

Community Integration

Healthcare

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How We Help

Disability Rights Iowa provides both legal and non-legal advocacy services free of charge. Learn more about how we can help you, your loved ones, or the disability community.

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Self-Advocacy

Empowering you to defend your rights.

Systemic Advocacy

Fighting for change on behalf of large groups of people.

Individual Representation

Legal representation to protect your rights.

Benefits Planning

Guiding you through planning and maintaining benefits while working.

Information and Referral

Pointing you towards another agency that can help.

Every Donation Matters.

Although Congress supports our work on a bipartisan basis, part of our funding also comes from the generous donation of our supporters. Help us make a difference for Iowans with disabilities by donating to our cause.

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Resources

Disability Rights Iowa serves as an educational resource for empowering, educating, and supporting yourself and the disability community. Our free resources provide more information about our areas of focus and related topics.

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