Students with disabilities and mental illness are at a disproportionate risk of receiving inadequate education due to their unique classroom needs. Challenging classroom behaviors can often lead to unnecessary suspension or expulsion, which is detrimental to educational growth. Disability Rights Iowa wants to foster the development and education of young minds in the disability community by fighting for their rights in the classroom and into adulthood. Disability Rights Iowa is an advocate for students and families who have experienced unequal treatment in the classroom. We work to educate students, families, school districts, and communities about students’ rights and improve their learning environments.