Disability Rights Arkansas (DRA) is an Arkansas non-profit organization with funding and authorization from the federal government to serve as the Protection and Advocacy system for individuals with disabilities in Arkansas. DRA pursues administrative, legal, and other appropriate remedies to ensure the protection of people with disabilities in Arkansas. Cases include special education, employment, housing discrimination, abuse and neglect, right to treatment, and freedom from harm. DRA pursues system change advocacy in addition to individual case advocacy.
DRA provides services to individuals with disabilities including information, referral, technical assistance, legal representation, and investigation of abuse and neglect allegations. DRA also develops, publishes, and distributes advocacy materials, participates in advocacy training, and monitors, analyzes, and comments on regulations, plans, budgets, policies, or proposed legislation that may affect the rights of people with disabilities.
Position Openings
If you require an accommodation during the application process, please notify DRA Human Resources. Requests may be made in person, by telephone at 501-296-1775, or by U.S. mail – Attn: Human Resources 400 West Capitol, Suite 1200 Little Rock, AR 72201.
Benefits
DRA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in any aspect of employment with regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran’s status, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. Individuals who increase the diversity of our team are encouraged to apply.