Organization
Disability Rights Vermont(DRVT)
Vermont's Protection and Advocacy agency providing free legal advocacy, information, and referral services for people with disabilities across the state.
About
Disability Rights Vermont is a private nonprofit corporation and Vermont's designated Protection and Advocacy (P&A) system, independent and nonpartisan. Authorised under federal law to protect and advocate for the rights of Vermonters with disabilities, DRVT covers the full range of disability types.
What They Do
DRVT provides free legal representation, advocacy, and information and referral services. Key focus areas include disability discrimination in housing and employment, institutional and community-based abuse and neglect, healthcare access, special education rights, and community living supports. DRVT also engages in systemic advocacy and policy work.
Who They Serve
Vermonters of all ages with disabilities throughout the state seeking legal advocacy, information and referral, or direct representation — from schoolchildren facing IEP disputes to adults navigating housing discrimination or institutionalisation.
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