Disability Rights Iowa

Disability Rights Iowa provides disability-rights information, advocacy, education, and legal assistance to qualifying Iowans with disabilities.

About

Disability Rights Iowa, commonly called DRI, is Iowa’s Protection and Advocacy organization for people with disabilities. DRI works to protect the rights of Iowans with disabilities through advocacy, information, education, policy work, investigations, and legal assistance. Whether DRI can provide direct individual representation depends on the issue, eligibility, current priorities, and available resources.

Assistance May Address

  • Disability discrimination
  • Accessibility
  • Education
  • Community living
  • Assistive technology
  • Abuse and neglect
  • Employment-related disability rights
  • State and local government accessibility

Contact Information

Address: Financial Center, 606 Walnut Street, Suite 2220, Des Moines, IA 50309 Telephone: 515-278-2502 Toll-Free: 800-779-2502 Relay: 711 Email: [email protected] Official Website: Disability Rights Iowa Request Assistance: Request Assistance

Why We Recommend This Resource

People with disabilities sometimes need an organization that is independent from the state agency or service provider involved in their concern. DRI can provide information about disability rights and may offer advocacy or legal assistance in qualifying cases.
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