Assistant Secretary on Aging Kathy Greenlee on Signing of Older Americans Act
April 19, 2016 President Signs Older Americans Act Statement from Assistant Secretary for Aging Kathy Greenlee President Obama signed the Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2016 into law today, reaffirming our nation’s commitment to the health and well-being of older adults. Last July, the President called on Congress to reauthorize this important legislation as […]
National Sibling Day: What about your child who doesn’t have a disability?
This past Sunday, April 10, was National Sibling Day. While parents of a child with a disability work hard to address all of the challenges coming their way, it’s easy to overlook the sibling relationship. Sibling relationships can be a key part of your child’s future; it is your child’s siblings who can be there to […]
Updates on State’s HCBS Settings Rules
Yesterday the state unveiled a new website that covers the final HCBS Settings Rules. Please follow this link for more information: https://dds-hcbs.herokuapp.com/ If you have questions feel free to reach out to us.
Disability Rights Arkansas is Participating in #ArkansasGives!
Today is #ArkansasGives, hosted by Arkansas Community Foundation and supported by Arkansas Nonprofit Alliance. Disability Rights Arkansas is participating in this very important campaign. Your contribution through www.ArkansasGives.org supports our mission to vigorously advocate for and enforce the legal rights of people with disabilities in Arkansas. By making a gift you will help DRA to […]
State Advocacy Group Responds to Reforms Planned at Arkansas Human Development Center
Disability Rights Arkansas’s Response to DHS.