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LAW CENTER

Effective 10/1/10 Iowa Protection and Advocacy Services, Inc. became Disability Rights IOWA - Law Center for Protection and Advocacy.

 

Our Purpose: 

Disability Rights IOWA is a federally funded program that will protect and advocate for the human and legal rights of individuals with disabilities and/or mental illness.  Disability Rights IOWA will support people with disabilities to secure their rights and full participation as citizens through a program of self-advocacy education, information and referral, non-legal advocacy, and legal and systems advocacy.

Our Mission Statement: To defend and promote the human and legal rights of Iowans who have disabilities.

 

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Who We Are

Who We Are

Disability Rights Iowa is an independent, non-profit agency. We are not affiliated with any governmental entity or service provider. We are federally funded, as part of the nationwide protection and advocacy system created by federal law, to serve people with developmental disabilities, mental illnesses, and other disabilities. Click Here for More Information.

What We Do

What We Do

Disability Rights Iowa helps people with disabilities, including mental illness, deal with discrimination. Help is provided in several ways, depending on the priorities set by Disability Rights Iowa's Board of Directors. Problems Iowa P&A deals with may include abuse, neglect, education, employment, housing, or denial of services. Click Here for More Information.

Resources

Resources

In an effort to provide current information to Iowans with disabilities, their families and those interested in disability rights, Disability Rights Iowa has a specialized team of advocates who are knowledgeable about a vast array of services for people who have disabilities within and outside of the state of Iowa. Click Here for More Information.