DRA joins members of Consortium in opposing waivers under IDEA, Rehabilitation Act
Over 300 national, state, and local organizations representing people with disabilities and their families have sent a letter to congressional leaders, expressing opposition to the proposed use of waivers under the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) and the Rehabilitation Act. Disability Rights Arkansas is among those who have signed the letter. Read the letter here.
FIRST PERSON: Stayin’ Alive at home during COVID-19
Working from home these past few weeks has provided extra time for thinking. Thinking is all about making associations in the brain. One of these associations brought the Bee Gees song Stayin’ Alive to mind. Here’s an excerpt: ……Whether you’re a brother father or whether you’re a mother You’re stayin’ alive, stayin’ alive Feel the […]
DRA’s resident Seeing Eye dog shares tips for interacting with service animals during COVID-19
Hello Humans! This is Boomer, the resident Seeing Eye dog here at Disability Rights Arkansas! Like most of you, social distancing is affecting my regular work routine. So, I have decided this is the perfect time for me to try my “paw” at blog writing. As a guide dog, I am responsible for keeping my […]
Linguabee offers free VRI services at COVID-19 test sites
Getting tested for COVID-19 is stressful enough without having to worry about how to communicate with people at the test site. That’s why Linguabee is offering free VRI services to Deaf people at remote test sites where an interpreter would otherwise be unavailable. Please visit the Linguabee website for additional information and instructions: https://www.linguabee.com/covid19 Linguabee’s […]
Danger to Self or Others is NOT the Standard: The Misuse of 72-Hour Holds by Psychiatric Facilities
Ask any mental health professional the standard for a 72-hour hold and the answer is overwhelmingly, “danger to self or others.” I have tested this many times by asking a wide variety of mental health professionals during various presentations across the State. The truth is that this an overgeneralization of what is required under Arkansas […]