Organization
Disability Rights Center of Kansas(DRC Kansas)
A public-interest legal advocacy agency empowered by federal law to protect the civil and legal rights of Kansans with disabilities, formerly known as Kansas Advocacy & Protective Services. DRC Kansas provides free legal aid, investigates rights violations, and advocates for policy reforms affecting disability communities across the state.
About
The Disability Rights Center of Kansas (DRC Kansas), formerly Kansas Advocacy & Protective Services (KAPS), is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organisation designated as Kansas's federally mandated Protection and Advocacy system. Headquartered in Topeka, DRC Kansas operates independently to protect the rights of Kansans with disabilities.
What They Do
DRC Kansas provides legal representation, information and referrals, and financial assistance to disabled victims of housing crimes. The organisation advocates for civil and legal rights, including voting rights, education access, employment, community integration, and protection from abuse and neglect, and engages in legislative advocacy to shape disability policy in Kansas.
Who They Serve
Kansans with any disability who have experienced rights violations, discrimination, abuse, or neglect — including those in institutions, schools, and the community — as well as advocates and organisations working to advance disability equity across Kansas.
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