Organization
Disability Rights Montana(DRM)
Montana's independent Protection and Advocacy organisation, protecting and advocating for the human, legal, and civil rights of Montanans with disabilities while advancing dignity, equality, and self-determination. The organisation has served Montana for over 40 years through legal representation, individual advocacy, and systems change.
About
Disability Rights Montana (formerly Montana Advocacy Program) was founded more than 40 years ago and adopted its current name in 2008. Based in Helena, the organisation is wholly independent of the federal and state governments while holding federal authority to protect the rights of Montanans with disabilities. Staff include attorneys, advocates, and administrative professionals serving clients statewide.
What They Do
Disability Rights Montana provides information and referral, individual advocacy, legal representation, outreach and training, and systems advocacy. The organisation investigates abuse and neglect in residential and treatment facilities and works to advance dignity, equality, and self-determination for all Montanans with disabilities.
Who They Serve
Montanans with physical, psychiatric, developmental, sensory, and cognitive disabilities who face rights violations, discrimination, abuse, neglect, or barriers to accessing services and community participation.
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