Policy Advocacy
Iowans with disabilities are entitled to equal opportunities and inclusion. Disability Rights Iowa’s (DRI) vision of change reflects this – DRI strives for a changed world where people with disabilities are valued and fully included in their communities, their workplaces, and their schools, where they have equitable access to all opportunities, and make their own decisions.
DRI’s Policy Advocacy works to advance our vision through educating policymakers on the impact of policy decisions on people with disabilities and seeks to broaden policymakers’ understanding on disability and accessibility. Through our public policy advocacy and education, DRI anticipates that Iowa policymakers will proactively consider the impact of proposed policies on the Iowa Disability Community.
DRI’s 2025 Policy Priorities will be released soon.
DRI’s 2025 Public Policy Focus Areas
Home and Community Based Services (HCBS)
This coming legislative session, DRI will focus on Home and Community Based Services. More information on the details and priorities are coming soon.
Employment
This coming legislative session, DRI will focus on Employment of Iowans with disabilities. More information on the details and priorities are coming soon.
Voting
This coming legislative session, DRI will focus on Voting Rights of Iowans with disabilities. More information on the details and priorities are coming soon.
Full 2025 Public Policy Agenda Coming Soon
DRI welcomes your feedback on all policy focus topics. Feedback will be collected through a survey to be released with the full 2025 Public Policy Agenda.
To explore past DRI Public Policy Agendas, follow the links labeled by year, below.
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