In May of 2025, Disability Rights Iowa (DRI) released a public survey. Those results helped DRI decide where to focus its advocacy during Fiscal year 2026. The Fiscal Year 2026 starts on October 1st of 2025 and runs through September 30th, 2026. DRI’s Board of Directors replied upon; the survey results, individuals with disabilities and their families, and DRI staff to identify the agency’s three areas of focus:
- Keeping Iowans with Disabilities Safe,
- Civil Rights, and
- Community Living.
DRI will continue to release annual public surveys to track responses about disability rights issues from people with disabilities and their care networks. DRI will also conduct an annual review of this document with the Board, the Mental Health Advisory Council, clients, and other stakeholders.
We want to hear your voice!
We seek to reflect the community’s needs by encouraging individuals to suggest new areas of focus as needed. Our priority is to help Iowans with disabilities where they need it most. If you have a suggestion, please fill out our form.
Need help?
Reach out to DRI if you have an issue that falls within our areas of focus.
Want to learn more?
DRI provides an extensive resource center so you can learn more about your rights.
