Mississippi Disability Rights is a dedicated protection and advocacy organization providing free legal services and expert advocacy for Mississippians with disabilities. As the state’s designated advocate for disability rights, they stand out through their commitment to promoting health, safety, and dignity for all individuals with disabilities across Mississippi.
The organization employs a compassionate and experienced team of attorneys and advocates who work to protect individuals from abuse, neglect, discrimination, and exploitation. Their mission focuses on ensuring full access to home, community, education, and employment, championing the rights of people with disabilities so they can live flourishing, integrated lives.
Services Offered
- Free legal services for rights violations
- Protection from abuse, neglect, and exploitation
- Advocacy against discrimination
- Education access and IEP resources
- Higher education resources
- Medicaid assistance
- Accessibility resources
- Voting resources
- Community access advocacy
- Employment access support
Disability Rights Mississippi serves individuals with disabilities statewide and provides resources and advocacy in areas including education, healthcare, voting, and community integration. Their work is supported through programs and funding aimed at systemic change and individual support.
