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
In advance of the 34th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Disability Rights Nebraska announced the conclusion of a year-long investigation into Nebraska’s guardianship system. The investigation revealed over 10,000 Nebraskans under guardianship, many in deplorable conditions due to uncaring, profit-driven guardians. Legal Services Director Dianne DeLair emphasized that having a disability doesn't necessitate a guardian. CEO Tania Diaz highlighted the misuse of full guardianships and fiscal abuses by guardians, calling for reforms modeled after successful programs in other states. The full report, "Guarding from the Guardians," is available on our website. The organization advocates for legislative changes, better education for judges and guardians, and increased use of supported decision-making.
Disability Rights Nebraska, through a grant from the Nebraska Developmental Disabilities Council, has developed a program to raise awareness of Supported Decision Making as a means to increase self-determination of people with disabilities, reduce overbroad or undue guardianships, and examine public policy options for Supported Decision Making in Nebraska.
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.
