Post-education/work transition services, tonight on Speak Up Arkansas
What do you want to be when you grow up? It’s a question that many of us are asked from early childhood. All of us have hopes, dreams and aspirations for our lives. But in order to reach our goals, we all need support, and people with disabilities are no exception. Who needs to come […]
Has your family been impacted by youth court fees and costs?
Has your family been affected by youth court fees and costs? We want to hear from you! Across Arkansas, families whose children are involved in the juvenile court system are asked to pay fees and costs associated with their cases. These costs can include, but are not limited to: Expenses from stays in detention centers […]
DRA Board, Advisory Council welcome new additions
Disability Rights Arkansas is pleased to announce that Raysha Clark has joined our Board of Directors, and that James Mason was recently elected as chair of the Advisory Council for the Protection and Advocacy of Individuals with Mental Illness (PAIMI). Raysha Clark is a licensed mental health counselor here in the state of Arkansas. Her […]
Sign up now! Arkansas Disability Policy Summit, Sept. 29-30
The Arkansas Disability Policy Consortium and Community of Champions are joining forces to hold the Arkansas Disability Policy Summit on Tuesday, September 29 and Wednesday, September 30, 2020. Don’t miss this opportunity to join with fellow disability advocates to talk about the policy issues that matter most to you. Registration ends TOMORROW, so don’t wait! […]
Disability voters, ASSEMBLE. Tonight on KABF-FM 88.3
Voters with disabilities represent a large, diverse community. Like every other voter, people with disabilities care most about the policies that affect their everyday lives. And perhaps more than any other time in our lifetimes, we can draw a bright line between elections and their implications on our daily lives. Health care, the economy, education, […]