Supported Decision-Making: Everyone Has the Right to Make Choices
Do you know about supported decision-making? Technically, it is the process of supporting an adult with a disability to make life decisions. The general concept, though? We all use it. Think about when you ask someone in your life (family member, friend, physician) their opinion about what you should do; you are really engaging in […]
Students Invent Gloves That Turn Sign Language into Speech
American Sign Language (ASL) continues to be a valuable means of communication, but two parties in a conversation need to know it for effective communication. What if there was a device that could translate ASL into speech? Two undergraduate students from the University of Washington have developed gloves that do just that. While not the first […]
September is National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness month
September is National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness month. There are approximately 17,000 new spinal cord injury (SCI) cases each year. Approximately 80% of new cases are male, and the primary causes of SCI are motor vehicle accidents, acts of violence (primarily gunshot wounds), falls and injuries that occur during recreational activities. For more facts and statistics about […]
New Parent Resource in NW Arkansas: the Northwest Arkansas Community Parent Resource Center
There is now a new resource to assist parents in Northwest Arkansas! The Northwest Arkansas Community Parent Resource Center is a new program administered by the Arkansas Support Network through a federal grant. It operates in Benton, Carroll, Madison, and Washington counties. With the heavy volume of requests for assistance DRA receives from across the state, […]
Caregiver Resource Directory Available for Veterans
A Caregiver Resource Directory, available for for service members, veterans, families and military caregivers, provides an extensive array of resources and can be a valuable tool in locating assistance. To view and/or download the newest version of the directory, click here: Caregiver Resource Directory