Disability Rights Nebraska
Lincoln, NE, United States
About
Founded in 1977, Disability Rights Nebraska is a non-governmental organisation based in Lincoln, United States working on disability, human rights, mental health +1 more.
Disability Rights Nebraska is a nonprofit organisation that advocates for the legal, human and civil rights of Nebraskans with disabilities. It operates independently of public and private agencies and serves as the state's Protection and Advocacy system, part of a national network established under US Congress requirements. Its work includes legal representation, public policy advocacy, systems change, investigating abuse and neglect in facilities and community settings, self-advocacy skill development, and training on inclusive education and disability rights. It is funded mainly by federal grants and state support, supplemented by private and community contributions. Based in Lincoln with an office in Scottsbluff, it serves people with all disability categories across Nebraska.
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Protection and Advocacy for Individuals with Mental Illness (PAIMI)
Mental health
Federally funded programme to protect and advocate for the rights of people with mental illness and investigate reports of abuse and neglect in facilities.
Protection and Advocacy for Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PADD)
Disability
Federally funded programme to protect and advocate for the rights of individuals with developmental disabilities.
Protection and Advocacy of Individual Rights (PAIR)
Human rights
Federally funded programme to protect and advocate for the rights of people with disabilities who are not eligible for PADD or PAIMI.
Protection and Advocacy for Beneficiaries of Social Security (PABSS)
Employment & Skills
Federally funded advocacy and assistance for Social Security beneficiaries seeking or regaining employment and protecting their rights.
Protection and Advocacy for Traumatic Brain Injury
Health
Federally funded programme providing advocacy assistance to people who experience a traumatic brain injury.
Protection and Advocacy for Assistive Technology
Disability
Federally funded programme providing individual and systems advocacy to secure assistive technology devices and services.
Protection and Advocacy for Voting Access
Democracy & Civil society
Federally funded programme to improve access to and participation in the election process for people with disabilities.
Inclusive Education Lay Advocacy Program
Education
Trains volunteer lay advocates to help families navigate the educational system for children with disabilities.
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