Organization
Disability Rights Michigan(DRM)
Disability Rights Michigan is the state's federally designated Protection & Advocacy system, offering legal representation, advocacy, and rights protection to Michigan residents with disabilities. The organisation investigates abuse and neglect, pursues systemic litigation, and trains service providers on disability rights law.
About
Disability Rights Michigan (DRM) is Michigan's federally designated Protection & Advocacy organisation, providing a wide range of legal services and rights protection to residents with disabilities statewide. DRM is part of the national network of independent P&A agencies funded under federal law.
What They Do
DRM provides individual legal advocacy and direct representation, investigates abuse and neglect in care settings, and pursues systemic litigation to advance disability rights. The organisation helps individuals understand their rights under the ADA, Section 504, the Rehabilitation Act, and other laws, and also offers training and technical assistance to service providers and disability-service systems.
Who They Serve
Michigan residents with physical, psychiatric, cognitive, or sensory disabilities of all ages — from children navigating special education disputes to adults facing discrimination in employment, housing, or institutionalised settings.
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