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DIGNITY.
RESPECT.
ADVOCACY.

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

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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

Arkansas Alliance for Disability Advocacy’s Annual Pie Day at the Capitol

A Day at the Capitol for Legislative Advocacy (And Pie)!

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Follow the latest legislative filings that impact people with disabilities.

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Registering to Vote Should be Easy

HB1537 has been filed, which would create an online voter registration option. States first began…

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Level up Your Vernacular

Last night, the Governor of our state, Sarah Huckabee Sanders, responded to President Biden’s State…

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Board Votes to Place Perimeter Behavioral of the Ozarks’ Residential License on Probationary Status

“Perimeter has had numerous and severe deficiencies putting children at risk” – Placement and Residential…

Read More > Board Votes to Place Perimeter Behavioral of the Ozarks’ Residential License on Probationary Status

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Toll Free: (800) 482-1174
Phone: (501) 296-1775
Fax: (501) 296-1779
Email: Info@DisabilityRightsAr.org

Visit us at:
400 West Capitol Ave, Suite 1200
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201

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.

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