Alzheimer's Arkansas is now accepting applications for assistance through their Family Assistance Program for the fiscal year ending 6/30/16. To … [Read more...] about Family assistance program grants for $250 available through Alzheimer’s Arkansas
USDA offers grants and low interest loans for home repairs for low-income, elderly homeowners
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) offers grants and loans with interest rates as low as 1% to assist low-income, elderly (age 62 and … [Read more...] about USDA offers grants and low interest loans for home repairs for low-income, elderly homeowners
Nearly half of civil rights complaints to the U.S. Department of Education last year involved disability discrimination
The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights, tasked with prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex, … [Read more...] about Nearly half of civil rights complaints to the U.S. Department of Education last year involved disability discrimination
U.S. Department of Justice seeking additional public comment on website accessibility standards
Nearly six years after first soliciting public comment on proposed regulations outlining accessibility standards for state and local government … [Read more...] about U.S. Department of Justice seeking additional public comment on website accessibility standards
Nebraska and Ohio set to launch ABLE accounts this summer
The federal Achieving a Better Life Experience, or ABLE, Act, became law in 2014, and now the first states are almost ready to implement it. ABLE … [Read more...] about Nebraska and Ohio set to launch ABLE accounts this summer
Legal Aid of Arkansas Files Federal Lawsuit Against DHS
The following is a press release from Legal Aid of Arkansas: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LEGAL AID OF ARKANSAS FILES FEDERAL LAWSUIT AGAINST THE … [Read more...] about Legal Aid of Arkansas Files Federal Lawsuit Against DHS
Free Screening of Healing Voices on Friday 4/29/16
SABE is Looking for Members
Self Advocates Becoming Empowered (SABE) is the self-advocacy organization of the United States. Founded in 1990, the SABE board of directors has been … [Read more...] about SABE is Looking for Members
This Saturday is “Show Your Mettle” Day in Honor of Limb Loss Awareness Month
Did you know that over 500 Americans a day lose a limb? The three primary causes of limb loss are vascular disease (54%), trauma (45%) and cancer … [Read more...] about This Saturday is “Show Your Mettle” Day in Honor of Limb Loss Awareness Month