Disability Rights Iowa

Disability Services in Des Moines, Iowa. Federally designated Protection & Advocacy (P&A) agency serving the entire state under the DD Act (PADD), the Protection and Advocacy for Individuals with Mental Illness Act (PAIMI), the Protection and Advocacy of Individual Rights Act (PAIR), and the Client Assistance Program (CAP) under the Rehabilitation Act. Provides legal advocacy, investigation of abuse/neglect, representation, and systems a

Phone: (515) 278-2502

Address: 666 Walnut St. Suite 1440, Des Moines, Iowa, 50309

Website: https://disabilityrightsiowa.org/

Good to know: One designated P&A per state/territory; member of the National Disability Rights Network (NDRN). Email: info@disabilityrightsiowa.org. Source: NDRN Member Agency Directory (https://www.ndrn.org/about/ndrn-member-agencies/).

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Frequently asked questions about Disability Rights Iowa

How do I contact Disability Rights Iowa?

You can call Disability Rights Iowa at (515) 278-2502 or visit 666 Walnut St. Suite 1440 in Des Moines, Iowa. Their website is https://disabilityrightsiowa.org/.

What services does Disability Rights Iowa offer?

Federally designated Protection & Advocacy (P&A) agency serving the entire state under the DD Act (PADD), the Protection and Advocacy for Individuals with Mental Illness Act (PAIMI), the Protection and Advocacy of Individual Rights Act (PAIR), and the Client Assistance Program (CAP) under the Rehabilitation Act. Provides legal advocacy, investigation of abuse/neglect, representation, and systems advocacy for people with disabilities.

Are services at Disability Rights Iowa free or low-cost?

Many community disability services providers offer free, sliding-scale, or Medicaid-covered services. Call Disability Rights Iowa at (515) 278-2502 to confirm pricing, accepted insurance, and any income requirements before your visit.

Does Disability Rights Iowa offer services in other languages?

Call Disability Rights Iowa at (515) 278-2502 to ask about languages supported. Many providers offer Spanish-language services or interpretation. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline supports English and Spanish 24/7 (press 2 for Spanish).

What if I'm in crisis right now?

If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health emergencies, call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1; LGBTQ+ youth press 3.

In crisis? Call or text 988 for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1. For immediate danger call 911.