Collected documents related to Arkansas's psychiatric residential treatment facilities for youth (PRTFs) are now available for view on the Disability … [Read more...] about DRA launches searchable PRTF document database
Legislative session wrap-up, and what’s ahead in the fight for civil rights
The 93rd Arkansas General Assembly recently finished its work for the 2021 regular session. For people with disabilities, there was some good news, … [Read more...] about Legislative session wrap-up, and what’s ahead in the fight for civil rights
Help DRA set our priorities for 2022!
It's that time of year again! As the designated Protection and Advocacy System and Client Assistance Program for the State of Arkansas, Disability … [Read more...] about Help DRA set our priorities for 2022!
New PASSE contract; PASSE performance metrics released
Below are recently released documents related to PASSE: New PASSE contract, effective January of this year; and PASSE Performance … [Read more...] about New PASSE contract; PASSE performance metrics released
An Open Letter to the Arkansas Legislature
Dear Legislators, We the undersigned urge the Arkansas Legislature to address the needs of all Arkansans with disabilities during the … [Read more...] about An Open Letter to the Arkansas Legislature
Restraint and seclusion examined this week on KABF “Speak Up Arkansas”
When students pose a threat to themselves or others, educators sometimes need to restrain them or remove them to a separate space. That's supposed to … [Read more...] about Restraint and seclusion examined this week on KABF “Speak Up Arkansas”
Disability community opposes Senate Bill 24, “Stand Your Ground”
Disability Rights Arkansas Executive Director Tom Masseau has signed onto the following letter, along with people with disabilities, their families, … [Read more...] about Disability community opposes Senate Bill 24, “Stand Your Ground”
Disability issues at the Legislature tonight on Speak Up Arkansas
The 93rd General Assembly convened earlier this month for their regular session. This group of legislators will consider thousands of bills and make … [Read more...] about Disability issues at the Legislature tonight on Speak Up Arkansas
#ARLEG Update – 1/13/2021
Ready...set...GO. The 93rd Arkansas General Assembly is under way! The 93rd General Assembly convened this week for their regular session. This … [Read more...] about #ARLEG Update – 1/13/2021