Who We Are

DRNY is the Protection & Advocacy System and Client Assistance Program (P&A/CAP) for persons with disabilities in New York State. As the P&A/CAP for New York, DRNY advocates for the civil and legal rights for New Yorkers with disabilities.

Mission Statement

Disability Rights New York Legal Services

DRNY provides free legal and advocacy services to individuals with disabilities. Working tirelessly to protect and advance the rights of children and adults with disabilities, DRNY is committed to enabling those we serve to exercise their own life choices and fully participate in community life.

Vision Statement

DRNY envisions an inclusive world that provides equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities - one that is free from discrimination, abuse and neglect.

DRNY is supported at taxpayer expense by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, The Administration for Community Living; Center for Mental Health Services, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration; U.S. Department of Education, Rehabilitation Services Administration; and, the Social Security Administration.

The information contained on DRNY’s website is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
Neither the information contained on DRNY’s website nor the use thereof by a site visitor creates a contract or an attorney-client relationship.
There is no promise or warranty as to the accuracy, completeness, adequacy, timeliness, or relevance of the information contained on DRNY’s website.
DRNY is not responsible for the content of any comments posted on DRNY’s website or on any site accessible through a hyperlink on the DRNY’s site.

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