College Accessibility for Students with Disabilities: Scholarships and Financial Aid
As more and more people with disabilities attend college, more and more issues may surface for them. One issue can be a lack of accessibility, and/or difficulties with obtaining accommodations. Another can be the extra costs involved in attending college, including the need for specialized equipment and medical care. Fortunately, there are scholarships targeted to individuals […]
Regional Self-Advocacy Training to be Held September 25-26, 2017 in Little Rock
Downtown Little Rock will be the setting for a regional self-advocacy conference, “Where Do You Fit Into the Puzzle?” The keynote speaker is Tia Nelis, a leader in the U.S. self-advocacy movement for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Panels include employment, Olmstead, voting, and youth leadership, and will include advocates from Georgia, Arizona, Alabama, South […]
DRA’s Statement on the Senate’s Motion to Proceed Vote on Health Care Reform Legislation
Tom Masseau, Executive Director of Disability Rights Arkansas, Inc. (DRA) made the following statement about the United States Senate’s vote to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act: Yesterday’s action to proceed with debate on replacing the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is indicative of discrimination against people with disabilities. The Congressional Budget Office has reported […]
Do You Know About the Veterans Choice Program?
The Veterans Choice Program (VCP) is a benefit to eligible veterans that allows them to seek health care services from a local provider rather than waiting for a VA appointment (more than 30 days) or having to drive to a VA facility (more than 40 miles). There are some other criteria a veteran can meet, […]
Fox 16 Investigates: State of Restraint
Fox 16 televised a story about students being physically restrained, without parental consent, in Arkansas, noting that techniques used in physical restraints have “proven deadly across the country”. This report points out that we have no idea to what extent this has occurred in Arkansas, because there are no reporting requirements. To read the story, […]