Disability Rights Center of Kansas

The Disability Rights Center of Kansas provides free disability-rights advocacy, information, and legal services to qualifying Kansans with disabilities.

About

The Disability Rights Center of Kansas, commonly called DRC, is the federally designated Protection and Advocacy organization for people with disabilities in Kansas.

DRC is a private nonprofit organization and is not part of state or federal government.

Its attorneys and advocates provide disability-rights advocacy and legal services.

DRC also has federal authority to investigate certain allegations of abuse and neglect involving people with disabilities.

Services May Include

  • Disability-rights information
  • Information and referral
  • Self-advocacy assistance
  • Individual advocacy
  • Legal advocacy
  • Investigation of qualifying abuse or neglect
  • Disability-discrimination assistance
  • Systems advocacy

Direct legal representation depends on the issue, program authority, current priorities, and available resources.

Who They Serve

Kansans with disabilities whose issues fall within DRC’s Protection and Advocacy programs and service priorities.

Contact Information

Address: 214 SW 6th Avenue, Suite 100, Topeka, KS 66603

Telephone: 785-273-9661

Toll-Free: 877-776-1541

Official Website: Visit the Disability Rights Center of Kansas

Request Assistance: Request Disability Rights Assistance

Why We Recommend This Resource

People with disabilities sometimes need assistance from an organization independent from the agency or service provider involved in a dispute.

DRC can provide information, self-advocacy assistance, advocacy, and in qualifying cases legal representation related to disability rights.

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