What is the difference between a state complaint and due process? In our practice, I have heard parents, advocates, and even attorneys refer to … [Read more...] about What’s the difference? “State complaint” vs. “due process”
Tonight! Tune in to DRA on KABF “Speak Up Arkansas”
Tonight, DRA hits the airwaves! Speak Up Arkansas is a weekly talk show on KABF 88.3 that delves into a variety of issues, from health care to … [Read more...] about Tonight! Tune in to DRA on KABF “Speak Up Arkansas”
An Unfortunate Series of Very Ridiculous Statements
Here at DRA, as you can imagine, we work with a lot of parents who are having trouble accessing the appropriate services for their children in an … [Read more...] about An Unfortunate Series of Very Ridiculous Statements
Everything you ever wanted to know about “representative payee”
Do you receive monthly Social Security Administration (SSA) benefits? Do you need help in managing your monthly benefits? If so, you are not alone. … [Read more...] about Everything you ever wanted to know about “representative payee”
College bound? Here’s what you need to know to prepare for the transition
High school students with disabilities may have questions about their rights as they transition from high school to college. While the Individuals … [Read more...] about College bound? Here’s what you need to know to prepare for the transition
Monitoring: A responsibility to protect
Disability Rights Arkansas is the Protection and Advocacy agency, or P&A, for the state of Arkansas. The “Protection” part of that designation … [Read more...] about Monitoring: A responsibility to protect
Looking to get or keep a job? Here are some resources that can help.
If an individual with a disability wants to obtain, retain, regain, or advance in employment, there are resources to help. Our state receives a … [Read more...] about Looking to get or keep a job? Here are some resources that can help.
DRA Executive Director to serve as board president of National Disability Rights Network
At the Annual Business meeting for National Disability Rights Network (NDRN) this month, Disability Rights Arkansas Executive Director Tom Masseau was … [Read more...] about DRA Executive Director to serve as board president of National Disability Rights Network
Restraint and seclusion in schools: What you need to know
Disability Rights Arkansas (DRA) has long held that students, especially those with disabilities, need legal protections regarding the use of … [Read more...] about Restraint and seclusion in schools: What you need to know