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Causes: Crime & Law, Public Interest Law
Mission: Drnj's mission is to protect, advocate for and advance the rights of persons with disabilities in pursuit of a society in which persons with disabilities exercise self-determination and choice, and are treated with dignity and respect. Drnj's activities are grounded in its belief in the inherent value and worth of all individuals and their right to equality of opportunity and full participation in their communities.
Programs: Protection and advocacy for persons with developmental disabilities (padd)- the program was established to protect the legal and civil rights of individuals with developmental disabilities.
protection and advocacy for individuals with mental illness (paimi)-the program was established to protect and advocate for the rights of persons with mental illness.
protection and advocacy for individual rights (pair)- the program was established to protect and advocate for the legal and human rights of persons with disabilities who are not eligible for other federally funded protection and advocacy programs.