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
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
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
DRA’s resident Seeing Eye dog shares tips for interacting with service animals during COVID-19
Hello Humans! This is Boomer, the resident Seeing Eye dog here at Disability Rights Arkansas! Like most of you, social distancing is affecting my … [Read more...] about DRA’s resident Seeing Eye dog shares tips for interacting with service animals during COVID-19
Linguabee offers free VRI services at COVID-19 test sites
Getting tested for COVID-19 is stressful enough without having to worry about how to communicate with people at the test site. That's why Linguabee is … [Read more...] about Linguabee offers free VRI services at COVID-19 test sites
What are “reasonable accommodations” in housing?
Both the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Housing Act (FHA) set out laws that require housing providers to make reasonable … [Read more...] about What are “reasonable accommodations” in housing?
Lack of PASSE accountability causes real harm to beneficiaries
In 2017, the Arkansas legislature approved a new Medicaid program: Provider-Led Arkansas Shared Savings Entities (PASSEs). The purpose was to … [Read more...] about Lack of PASSE accountability causes real harm to beneficiaries
College bound? Here’s what you need to know to prepare for the transition
High school students with disabilities may have questions about their rights as they transition from high school to college. While the Individuals … [Read more...] about College bound? Here’s what you need to know to prepare for the transition
Mental Health America releases 2020 State of Mental Health report
For the 6th year in a row, Mental Health America (MHA) released its annual State of Mental Health Report, which ranks all 50 states and the District … [Read more...] about Mental Health America releases 2020 State of Mental Health report