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Iowa Disability Rights

Effective October 1, 2010, Iowa Protection and Advocacy's name will be changed to Disability Rights Iowa.

 

Our Purpose
Iowa Protection and Advocacy Services, Inc., is a federally funded program that will protect and advocate for the human and legal rights that ensure individuals with disabilities and/or mental illness a free, appropriate, public education, employment opportunities, and residence or treatment in the least restrictive environment or method and for freedom from stigma.  Iowa Protection and Advocacy Services 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.

We have moved!  Our new address is:

Iowa Protection and Advocacy Services
400 East Court Avenue Suite 300
Des Moines, IA 50309

 

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Who We Are

Who We Are

Iowa Protection and Advocacy Services, Inc. (Iowa P&A) 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

Iowa Protection and Advocacy Services, Inc. (Iowa P&A) helps people with disabilities, including mental illness, deal with discrimination. Help is provided in several ways, depending on the priorities set by Iowa P&A'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, Iowa Protection and Advocacy Services, Inc. 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.