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A dark teal circle with a white image of the scales of justice stamped in the center of it rests next to the text "Disability Rights Iowa: Legal Protection and Advocacy" the "ability" in disability is highlighted in teal while the rest of the text is black.

Welcome to the Disability Rights Iowa Advisory Council and Board

Everything you need to have a successful term is included within this page and it’s links. Below you will find a list of Board and PAC members, past meeting materials, and a list of references and resources. Should you have any questions about the included information, please email Katie at kvandevorde@driowa.org

Thank you!

The mural depicts important progress in the disability rights movement as we dedicate our work to ensure the disability community has equal access in all aspects of their lives. The mural showcases disability rights activists such as Barbara Johnson, Judy Heumann, and other participants of the 504 Sit-in. The mural also highlights different aspects of advancements for accessibility ranging from Braille books to assistive technology. Additionally, the mural includes a parent communicating with their child through American Sign Language, a disabled veteran, and picket signs representative of numerous demonstrations for disability rights. These signs demonstrate progress for the disability community, while simultaneously symbolizing the advocacy that is still needed from groups, like DRI, to achieve full access, equality, and representation in society.

Meeting Materials

All past materials for the last three meetings can be found on the corresponding links below. The materials needed for the upcoming meeting will be posted 1-2 weeks prior to the meeting, check back then for materials.

If you have a question about materials please let Katie know by emailing her at kvandevorde@driowa.org

January 20th, 2023
September 24, 2022
June 24th, 2022
Board Members
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PAIMI Advisory Council (PAC) Members
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Member Lists

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References and Resources

In this section there are various resources that give you background information on Disability Rights Iowa, the programs we run, and the program that started all Disability Rights Centers in the 70s.

If there are additional resources you would like access to, please email Katie at kvandevorde@driowa.org

Disability Rights Iowa Agency Materials
  • The New Member Overview  outlines the Disability Rights Movement and the history of the Protection and Advocacy system.
  • What happens when an individual requests services from Disability Rights Iowa ?  Read a overview of Disability Rights Iowa Intake Process
  • Disability Rights Iowa Client Grievance Policy
  • DRI Org Chart
Board Member Job Description and Duties
  • Disability Rights Iowa Board Member Job Description
  • Board Source Fiduciary Responsibilities
  • Definitions Duty of Care, Duty of Loyalty, Duty of Obedience
Corporate Documents
  • Bylaws Amended and Restated 7-27-21 with signatures
  • 12/2020 First Amended and Restated Articles of Incorpration (FINAL w Bd Pres signature)
Program Statutes
  • PABSS Program Statutes
  • PADD Program Statues
  • PAIMI Program Statutes
  • PAIR Program Statutes
  • PATBI Program Statutes
Additional Program Descriptions
  • P&A Representative Payee
  • Work Incentives Planning and Assistance Program Basics
National Disability Rights Network (NDRN)
  • Protection and Advocacy Standards – A Guide for Member Agencies
  • For more information about the Protection and Advocacy system go to http://ndrn.org/en/about/paacap-network.html

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