Checklist for Accessibility of Polling Sites
The U. S. Department of Justice has created an ADA Checklist for Polling Places so that anyone using this tool can determine if a polling site meets accessibility standards. The checklist not only provides the standards, it also provides solutions to some of the problems that might be encountered. While this checklist is quite technical, […]
Voting and Disability Resource List: An Extensive Resource for Voting
The Voting and Disability Resource List is a treasure trove of information and resources about voting. While the Southeast ADA Center doesn’t technically include Arkansas as a part of the region it serves, there are many resources that would be helpful outside of their service area. There is, for example, an Access to Voting Pocket […]
The Southeast and Southwest ADA Centers Provides Information, Training and Guidance on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
In honor of the 26th anniversary of the ADA this week, we are highlighting the Southeast and Southwest ADA Centers, which are excellent resources for information on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The Southwest ADA Center serves Texas, Arkansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Louisiana. The Southeast ADA Center serves Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, […]
U.S. Department of Education Releases Guidance On Civil Rights of Students with ADHD
With more than 10% of the disability discrimination complaints the U. S. Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights (OCR) has received in the past five years involving Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), OCR has issued guidance to clarify the obligation of school districts to provide students with equal educational opportunity under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation […]
“Waiting in Arkansas” a New Film About the Long Wait for Waiver Services in Arkansas
“Waiting in Arkansas” is a new documentary by local filmmaker Justin Nickels about the long wait for Waiver services in Arkansas. Check it out here: Waiting in Arkansas