A message from DRA Executive Director Tom Masseau
I can see the protestors gathering outside of City Hall from my office window in Little Rock. They assemble to protest the senseless killing of George Floyd by a police officer, and of so many others before him. They assemble in a collective cry: NOT ONE MORE. Disability Rights Arkansas stands in unequivocal solidarity with […]
COVID restrictions are easing, but cases are still on the rise. What do I do?
“Do no harm”; “err on the side of caution”; “better safe than sorry” – how many times have you thought about or even said these very words over the past 60-90 days? People who know me know that I am not a risk taker. So, it is not unexpected that as I go about planning […]
COVID-19 ALERT: Fraudulent Facemask Flyers
The Department of Justice has been made aware of postings or flyers on the internet regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the use of face masks due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many of which include the Department of Justice’s seal. These postings were not issued by the Department and are not endorsed by the Department. The […]
Special education in the time of COVID: Tonight on KABF 88.3
On tonight’s Speak Up Arkansas, we’re talking about special education. Thanks to COVID-19, the schools are closed – but across the state of Arkansas, kids are still participating in education through the use of alternative methods of instruction, or AMI. This has presented a challenge to educators and parents alike. For Arkansas students with disabilities […]
Economic Impact Payments for beneficiaries with Rep Payees and people living in U.S. territories
FYI – Below is a message from SSA regarding COVID-19 Stimulus payments in the Territories Dear Colleague, We have important information to share regarding Economic Impact Payments for Social Security and SSI Beneficiaries with Representative Payees, and People Living in U.S. Territories. Beneficiaries who have their regular monthly payments managed for them by another person, […]