On tonight's Speak Up Arkansas, we're talking about special education. Thanks to COVID-19, the schools are closed – but across the state of … [Read more...] about Special education in the time of COVID: Tonight on KABF 88.3
Economic Impact Payments for beneficiaries with Rep Payees and people living in U.S. territories
FYI - Below is a message from SSA regarding COVID-19 Stimulus payments in the Territories Dear Colleague, We have important information to share … [Read more...] about Economic Impact Payments for beneficiaries with Rep Payees and people living in U.S. territories
Small wins for DRA are big wins for people with disabilities
We get a lot of calls here at Disability Rights Arkansas, from people experiencing all kinds of challenges. Some of those challenges are big – they … [Read more...] about Small wins for DRA are big wins for people with disabilities
Resource guide for economic impact payments for Social Security and SSI recipients
The Social Security Administration has produced a new resource guide, titled Economic Impact Payments for Social Security and SSI Recipients - Steps … [Read more...] about Resource guide for economic impact payments for Social Security and SSI recipients
Temporary Restraining Order filed in case against state prisons
At 2 p.m. today, Judge Kristine Baker will hear oral arguments on the on the supplemental motion filed by the NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund, … [Read more...] about Temporary Restraining Order filed in case against state prisons
What you should know about COVID-19 – Videos
Our sister organization, Disability Rights New York, has produced a series of videos, What You Should Know about COVID-19. For an English version, … [Read more...] about What you should know about COVID-19 – Videos
All about voting absentee in Arkansas
With the uncertainty about how long COVID-19 will continue to effect our daily lives, and the chance that social distancing and other precautions may … [Read more...] about All about voting absentee in Arkansas
Legal Aid of Arkansas guides to emergency benefits during COVID-19
Legal Aid of Arkansas has published three guides to emergency benefits like SNAP, unemployment benefits, and Medicaid during the COVID-19 pandemic … [Read more...] about Legal Aid of Arkansas guides to emergency benefits during COVID-19
DRA, other civil rights lawyers file complaint against state officials over COVID-19 outbreaks in Arkansas state prisons
LITTLE ROCK - Today, the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. (LDF), the law firm Squire Patton Boggs, Disability Rights Arkansas, and … [Read more...] about DRA, other civil rights lawyers file complaint against state officials over COVID-19 outbreaks in Arkansas state prisons