Protection and advocacy of individual rights (pair)

The Department of Education Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services awarded Disability Rights Iowa $195,895 under the Protection and Advocacy of Individual Rights (PAIR) program on October 1, 2025. The formula grant supports protection and advocacy services for individuals with disabilities in Iowa who are ineligible for services from other protection and advocacy programs or whose needs fall outside the scope of the Client Assistance Program. Disability Rights Iowa, Iowa's congressionally designated protection and advocacy system, delivers legal advocacy, investigation of abuse and neglect, and protection of the rights of vulnerable populations including those with developmental disabilities, mental illness, and traumatic brain injuries. The award covers the period from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026, with place of performance in Des Moines, Iowa. The program is subject to a restricted indirect cost rate as required under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.