Organization
Disability Rights Idaho(DRI)
Founded in 1977, Disability Rights Idaho is Idaho's federally mandated Protection and Advocacy agency, dedicated to protecting and advancing the legal and human rights of people with disabilities through free legal representation and systemic advocacy. DRI serves all Idahoans with disabilities statewide.
About
Founded in 1977 and headquartered in Boise, Disability Rights Idaho (DRI) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and Idaho's designated Protection and Advocacy (P&A) agency under federal law. DRI is part of the national P&A network and is the primary legal resource for disability rights across Idaho.
What They Do
DRI provides self-advocacy assistance, non-attorney advocacy supervised by licensed attorneys, direct legal representation, and facility monitoring and investigations to prevent abuse and neglect. Programmes cover special education, mental health, developmental disabilities, vocational rehabilitation, and ADA compliance.
Who They Serve
DRI serves all Idahoans with disabilities — children and adults — who need legal advocacy or representation to protect their civil and human rights, at no cost subject to programme eligibility criteria.
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