Disability Discrimination Assistance | Disability Rights Iowa
606 Walnut Street, Suite 2220, Des Moines, IA 50309
Eligibility
Required documents
Voice - Main Phone
Voice - TTY
Voice - Toll-Free
Fax - Fax
Application process
Call or submit a request on the website, in person requests at DRI’s office are only available on a limited basis and must be scheduled in advance, if the phone is not answered, leave a voicemail that includes information about when to return the call, calls and online requests are answered within two business days
Fees
None
Service area
IA
Description
Helps disabled Iowans with any disability rights issues they may have. This is a federally funded program, as part of the nation-wide protection and advocacy system created by federal law, to serve people with developmental disabilities, mental illnesses, and other disabilities. Disability Rights Iowa may assist with abuse, neglect, education, employment, housing, or denial of services.
DOES NOT help with divorce, custody, adoption, bankruptcy, criminal representation, civil mental health commitment, consumer/business law, debtor-creditor law, personal injury, malpractice, etc. The issue must arise from the individual's disability.
Providing organization
Disability Rights Iowa
Offers to help disabled Iowans with their disability rights issues.