Organization
Disability Rights Mississippi(DRMS)
Disability Rights Mississippi is Mississippi's federally mandated Protection and Advocacy organization, providing free legal advocacy to people with disabilities since 1982. The Jackson-based nonprofit works to ensure full inclusion in jobs, homes, schools, and community life statewide.
About
Disability Rights Mississippi (DRMS) has served as the designated Protection and Advocacy (P&A) agency for Mississippi since 1982. Located in Jackson, DRMS operates as a private nonprofit with a federal mandate to protect the legal and civil rights of Mississippians with all types of disabilities.
What They Do
DRMS employs attorneys and advocates who provide free legal assistance, investigate rights violations, and pursue legal remedies for disability-related discrimination. Services span education, employment, housing, and community integration. DRMS also supports individuals transitioning from secondary school to higher education or work.
Who They Serve
DRMS serves any Mississippian with a disability whose rights have been violated. Services are free and available across all 82 counties, with priority given to situations involving abuse, neglect, or serious civil rights violations.
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