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For a list of all areas we currently take cases in please go to the “What We Do” section of our website.

DRI does not have an income limit, citizenship or a language requirement to qualify for help.

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666 Walnut St., Suite 1440
Des Moines, IA 50309

Intake Line phone number:

Phone: 515-278-2502

Toll Free: 800-779-2502

Relay: 711

Fax: 515-278-0539

Live Intake phone hours:

9am -2pm Monday, Wednesday, and Friday

In-Person New Intake hours:

9:30-11:30, 12:30-2 Monday, Wednesday, and Friday

Please note that we will try our best to answer your call live. However, there will be times when that will not be possible, as we may be in another call or in a meeting. If we do not answer your phone call, please leave a voice message with two separate options of good times and dates for us to call you back. We will call you within two business days. Otherwise, feel free to email us directly or submit an online submission form by clicking the “Contact Us” button

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Case Selection

To be eligible for DRI services you must meet all the eligibility criteria – be an individual with a disability, have a disability-rights related issue, and that issue must fall under one of our Areas of Focus. If eligible, DRI will consider whether there is adequate personnel and funds to zealously handle the request for assistance.
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DRI may only consider requests that meet the above criteria.
Cases DRI cannot take
DRI does not provide assistance in the following areas. DRI might be able to provide only a referral in these areas.
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