“Perimeter has had numerous and severe deficiencies putting children at risk” – Placement and Residential Licensing Unit. On October 26, 2022 the … [Read more...] about Board Votes to Place Perimeter Behavioral of the Ozarks’ Residential License on Probationary Status
Speak Up Arkansas: Why Voting in Every Election is Important
Episode Summary: On this episode of Speak Up Arkansas, we are joined by Senator Joyce Elliott with Get Loud Arkansas as well as Rebecca Zimmerman … [Read more...] about Speak Up Arkansas: Why Voting in Every Election is Important
Speak Up Arkansas: Back to School with IEPs
Episode Summary: This is an important time of year for parents, students, and educators – back to school! It can also be a frustrating and scary … [Read more...] about Speak Up Arkansas: Back to School with IEPs
Database Sheds Light on State’s Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facilities (PRTFs)
This month on Speak Up Arkansas, we’re talking about the Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facilities, or PRTFs. These facilities are long term … [Read more...] about Database Sheds Light on State’s Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facilities (PRTFs)
Speak Up Arkansas: MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. It is estimated that close to 1 billion people worldwide have a mental health condition. The World Health … [Read more...] about Speak Up Arkansas: MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH
TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY: RESOURCES, DISPARITIES, AND THE LONG JOURNEY BACK
An estimated 33,126 Arkansans are living with long-term disabilities as a result of traumatic brain injury. Every day, at least one Arkansan sustains … [Read more...] about TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY: RESOURCES, DISPARITIES, AND THE LONG JOURNEY BACK
Disability Advocates Rally at the Capitol for Annual Pie Day Event
The Arkansas Alliance of Disability Advocates hosted its annual Pie Day event at the Arkansas State Capitol on Monday, March 14. An estimated 165 … [Read more...] about Disability Advocates Rally at the Capitol for Annual Pie Day Event
Support for Employment, Support for Living: This week on Speak Up Arkansas
Arkansas Employment First is a philosophy that all people with disabilities who are of working age or transition-age youth should have opportunities … [Read more...] about Support for Employment, Support for Living: This week on Speak Up Arkansas
Self Advocacy and the Medicaid Waiver…
We should talk about self-advocacy, the Medicaid waiver, and the waiting list. First, Medicaid waiver helps people with disabilities live a full and … [Read more...] about Self Advocacy and the Medicaid Waiver…