What do you want to be when you grow up? It’s a question that many of us are asked from early childhood. All of us have hopes, dreams and aspirations … [Read more...] about Post-education/work transition services, tonight on Speak Up Arkansas
Has your family been impacted by youth court fees and costs?
Has your family been affected by youth court fees and costs? We want to hear from you! Across Arkansas, families whose children are involved in the … [Read more...] about Has your family been impacted by youth court fees and costs?
DRA Board, Advisory Council welcome new additions
Disability Rights Arkansas is pleased to announce that Raysha Clark has joined our Board of Directors, and that James Mason was recently elected as … [Read more...] about DRA Board, Advisory Council welcome new additions
Sign up now! Arkansas Disability Policy Summit, Sept. 29-30
The Arkansas Disability Policy Consortium and Community of Champions are joining forces to hold the Arkansas Disability Policy Summit on Tuesday, … [Read more...] about Sign up now! Arkansas Disability Policy Summit, Sept. 29-30
Disability voters, ASSEMBLE. Tonight on KABF-FM 88.3
Voters with disabilities represent a large, diverse community. Like every other voter, people with disabilities care most about the policies that … [Read more...] about Disability voters, ASSEMBLE. Tonight on KABF-FM 88.3
Back-to-School: Resources for Special Education
A new school year is upon us, and while it looks different under a pandemic, schools are still required to make and honor IEPs for students. We … [Read more...] about Back-to-School: Resources for Special Education
Lawyers, formerly incarcerated people and their families speak out
Earlier this year, Disability Rights Arkansas joined the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, the ACLU of Arkansas, and the law firm of Squire … [Read more...] about Lawyers, formerly incarcerated people and their families speak out
Protected classes are still protected during a pandemic
There exists some confusion as to whether a business has the right to deny anyone they choose entry into their business. In fact, a business cannot … [Read more...] about Protected classes are still protected during a pandemic
Be respectful – avoid microaggressions
A store clerk tells a mother that her adult son is not allowed in the shop. “We don’t allow his kind in here,” says the clerk. “They’re a danger to … [Read more...] about Be respectful – avoid microaggressions