UPDATE: The president signed a bill Monday evening to reopen the federal government; however,the funding has been reinstated only until February 8, … [Read more...] about UPDATE to As a Federal Government Shutdown Looms…
From the Bazelon Center: Frequently Asked Questions about Accommodations and Protections on College Campuses for People with Mental Health Issues
The Bazelon Center has created a list of frequently asked questions (FAQ) for students in college who are having mental health issues and are not sure … [Read more...] about From the Bazelon Center: Frequently Asked Questions about Accommodations and Protections on College Campuses for People with Mental Health Issues
National Public Radio’s “Abused and Betrayed” Series Depicts the Epidemic of Sexual Abuse of People with Intellectual Disabilities
Joe Shapiro's NPR series on the sexual abuse of people with intellectual disabilities can be found at: Abused and Betrayed . The series started … [Read more...] about National Public Radio’s “Abused and Betrayed” Series Depicts the Epidemic of Sexual Abuse of People with Intellectual Disabilities
The National Association for Rights Protection and Advocacy (NARPA) is Issuing a Call for Presentations for Their September 2018 Conference
2018 CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS! The National Association for Rights Protection and Advocacy Annual Rights Conference SEPTEMBER 26 – 29, 2018 Baltimore, … [Read more...] about The National Association for Rights Protection and Advocacy (NARPA) is Issuing a Call for Presentations for Their September 2018 Conference
Let’s Dispel Myths About Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
Many individuals, particularly those with intellectual and developmental disabilities, are not given the opportunity to access augmentative and … [Read more...] about Let’s Dispel Myths About Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Have Released a Roadmap to Behavioral Health Services
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released a Roadmap to Behavioral Health Services. This is a guide to using mental … [Read more...] about The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Have Released a Roadmap to Behavioral Health Services
DRA is Hiring a Part-Time Executive Assistant (25 hours/week)
Disability Rights Arkansas (DRA), the federally authorized and funded nonprofit organization serving as the Protection and Advocacy System (P&A) … [Read more...] about DRA is Hiring a Part-Time Executive Assistant (25 hours/week)
Free Self-Advocacy Training in Jonesboro this Thursday!
You Are Invited! Northeast Arkansas Self Advocate FREE Regional Training Date: 11/09/17 Time: 10 am to 2 pm Lunch provided Location: Centennial … [Read more...] about Free Self-Advocacy Training in Jonesboro this Thursday!
November is National Epilepsy Awareness Month
Did you know that November is National Epilepsy Awareness Month? In 2003, Congress passed a formal resolution declaring the month of November as … [Read more...] about November is National Epilepsy Awareness Month