A Guide to Arkansas Guardianship Law, from the National Resource Center for Supported Decision-Making
Did you know that guardianship laws vary from state to state? Are you familiar with Arkansas’ guardianship laws? The National Resource Center for Supported Decision-Making provides a one sheet document for each state that provides information about right to counsel, the advocacy role of counsel, and links to the guardianship statutes. You can view the […]
Supported Decision-Making Teams: Setting the Wheels in Motion
From Suzanne M. Francisco, an education and disability rights advocate, and Jonathan G. Martinis, Esq. comes a primer on supported decision-making. From explaining what supported decision-making is, to how to use it, to who should be involved, this is a rather comprehensive guide to supported decision-making. There is even a sample document that you can […]
National Health Law Program Provides Information About the Impact of Medicaid Caps for Arkansas
The National Health Law Program has drafted a document for each state about the impact of Medicaid Caps. Below is the document demonstrating the effects for Arkansas: [gview file=”https://disabilityrightsar.org.php72-4.lan3-1.websitetestlink.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Arkansas-Harmed-By-Medicaid-Caps.pdf”]
Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities Announces a Request for Proposals for Grants to Increase Advocacy and Inclusion
The Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities (GCDD) has announced a Request for Proposals (RFP), with funding to be awarded for projects that will support the following GCDD goals: People with developmental disabilities and their families will be active in advocacy activities that improve their lives, and the lives of others and the service system. People with […]
UPDATE! New Training Added in Hot Springs! Free Self-Advocate Training in Northwest Arkansas July 11, 2017 and Central Arkansas July 21, 2017
Regional training on self-advocacy skills are being held throughout Arkansas. The first three are: Northwest Arkansas– from 10am to 2pm (lunch provided) on July 11 at the Jones Center for Families in Springdale. Southwest Arkansas– from 10am to 2pm (lunch provided) on July 20 at Spa Area Independent Living Services (SAILS) offices in Hot Springs. Central […]