What We Do
Disability Rights Nebraska is the Protection and Advocacy system for people with disabilities in our state. We protect, support and promote the rights of people with disabilities. This includes people with just about any disability including intellectual or developmental disabilities, mental illness and physical disabilities. With your help we can make a difference. Learn more and get involved.
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We offer legal representation, information and referrals to individuals with disabilities and their families.
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If you would like Disability Rights Nebraska to give a presentation or training, click here to fill out a form.
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To vote in the next elections, you will need to show a photo ID. That can be a Nebraska driver’s license, Nebraska state ID card, Nebraska college or university ID card, any veteran, active military or tribal ID with a photo, a United States passport, or a document from your nursing home or assisted living facility with your name and a photo. If you don’t have an ID right now, you can get a free state ID from your local DMV.
Our Impact
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People Helped
10,613
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Advocates Trained
45
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Individuals Trained
15,826
From the Blog
One in thirty-six children is diagnosed each year with autism. 500,000 young people with autism graduate from high school each year. 2.2% of the adult population has been diagnosed with autism. Welcome to Autism Awareness Month! Read more in this blog post by Pat Cottingham.
Local elections often have a much smaller turnout than Presidential elections, so your vote can have a bigger impact! Read more about the importance of voting local and get some good resources from this blog piece by Sharon Ohmberger.
Ways to get involved:
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Donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by tax law.
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Become a trained advocate to stand with families to help navigate the educational system for children with disabilities.
