DRA is seeking input from individuals with disabilities, their friends and family members, service providers and other social service entities, and … [Read more...] about Have you taken DRA’s Public Input Survey Yet? Here’s Your Chance!
Employing Possibilities, a Series of Inclusive Job Fairs To Take Place Across Arkansas in July and August
A series of inclusive job fairs will be taking place across Arkansas in July and August 2018. For more information, please see the flyer below … [Read more...] about Employing Possibilities, a Series of Inclusive Job Fairs To Take Place Across Arkansas in July and August
DRA Invites You to a Voter Training and Listening Session in Little Rock July 18, 2018
DRA will be hosting a voter training event on July 18, 2018 from 10am to 2pm. Lunch will be provided free of charge (but we ask that you register by … [Read more...] about DRA Invites You to a Voter Training and Listening Session in Little Rock July 18, 2018
Public Hearings Regarding ARChoices Program to be Held Across the State July 9-26, 2018
DHS will be holding public hearings across the state in July to solicit input about the ARChoices program. Craig Cloud, Director of the Division of … [Read more...] about Public Hearings Regarding ARChoices Program to be Held Across the State July 9-26, 2018
Northeast Arkansas Self-Advocate Regional Meeting July 17, 2018 from 10am to 12pm at Centennial Bank, 2901 East Highland Lane in Jonesboro
NOTE: this meeting was originally scheduled for July 24; please note the date has moved up exactly one week. A regional meeting will be held in … [Read more...] about Northeast Arkansas Self-Advocate Regional Meeting July 17, 2018 from 10am to 12pm at Centennial Bank, 2901 East Highland Lane in Jonesboro
Consumer Affairs Research Guide to Choosing a Wheelchair
Consumer Affairs published an article earlier this year that compared electric wheelchairs. This article also provided a lot of generalized … [Read more...] about Consumer Affairs Research Guide to Choosing a Wheelchair
From the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette: Helping hand can slap kids in jail
"It should be a wrap-around for the youth, to give them the services they need," he said. "It's not supposed to turn into a punitive measure. That's … [Read more...] about From the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette: Helping hand can slap kids in jail
DRA Protests the Arkansas Department of Human Services Request for Emergency Rule-Making
NOTE: the updates provided in this article are all links to articles published by the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, as this story continues to … [Read more...] about DRA Protests the Arkansas Department of Human Services Request for Emergency Rule-Making
From the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette: 2 of Arkansas’ lockups for youths a danger, state told; inspectors report chaos
The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette published an article today about the response by the Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Youth … [Read more...] about From the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette: 2 of Arkansas’ lockups for youths a danger, state told; inspectors report chaos