DRA horizontal logo
AR SA Group with Allies 06-09-2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  April 11,2026 
CONTACT:       Tom Masseau   501-492-5750

Statement from Tom M. Masseau, Executive Director, Disability Rights Arkansas

Case Intake Reopening 
Disability Rights Arkansas will begin accepting new cases on Monday, April 13, 2026. 

Disability Rights Arkansas (DRA) will begin accepting new cases again starting Monday, April 13, 2026.

Individuals with disabilities, family members, and advocates who need assistance with disability-related civil and human rights issues may contact our office beginning on that date for advocacy. 

We appreciate the public’s patience and continued support as we awaited funding to resume intake.  We look forward to resuming our work to protect and advocate for the rights of people with disabilities across Arkansas.

For more information, please visit www.disabilityrightsar.org or contact our office directly.

We protect and advocate for the civil and legal rights of people with disabilities in Arkansas.

Get Help

PROTECTING
Your Rights

  • Legal representation
  • Direct advocacy
  • Monitoring facilities
  • Civil rights education and outreach
  • Voting rights education and advocacy

ADVANCING
Equity And Inclusion

  • Person-centered services
  • Educating people with disabilities and the community
  • Educating self-advocates and providing resources / support

ADVOCATING
For Change

  • Public policy advocacy
  • Training and technical assistance
  • Strategic partnerships
  • Holding policymakers, agencies, and organizations accountable

Disability Rights Arkansas (DRA) is the independent, private, nonprofit organization designated by the Governor of Arkansas to implement the federally funded and authorized Protection and Advocacy systems throughout the state. DRA services include information and referral, short-term assistance, technical assistance, legal representation, systemic advocacy, monitoring, and training. DRA services are provided free-of-charge. DRA is independent from state and local government.

Through the leadership of its Governing Board and Advisory Councils, DRA staff provides services to children and adults with disabilities throughout Arkansas. We strive to serve our clients’ expressed wishes.