Mission and HistoryMission: To establish, expand, protect and enforce the human and civil rights of persons with disabilities through administrative, legal, and other appropriate remedies. Wyoming Protection & Advocacy System, Inc. (P&A), established in 1977, is the official non-profit corporation authorized to implement certain mandates of several federal laws. Enacted by Congress, these laws provide various protection and advocacy services. P&A Systems are in each state and territory. They provide protection of the rights of persons with disabilities through legally based advocacy. P&A's were established to address public outcry in response to the abuse, neglect, and lack of programming in institutions for persons with disabilities. Congress has created distinct statutory programs to address the needs of different populations of persons with disabilities. |
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