DRA is Arkansas’s protection and advocacy organization. We help people with disabilities. Sometimes they need legal representation, or information, or … [Read more...] about Speak Up Arkansas: The Year in Review
Governor’s proposed tax cuts: A bad deal for Arkansans with disabilities
Governor Hutchinson is planning to call a special session of the state legislature to reduce the top individual tax rate in Arkansas. While lower … [Read more...] about Governor’s proposed tax cuts: A bad deal for Arkansans with disabilities
SPEAK UP ARKANSAS: Disability Visibility in Public Policy airs TONIGHT on KABF 88.3
The Arkansas Alliance for Disability Advocacy is a new program of Disability Rights Arkansas, aimed at increasing disability visibility in public … [Read more...] about SPEAK UP ARKANSAS: Disability Visibility in Public Policy airs TONIGHT on KABF 88.3
An Open Letter to HR Departments…
Hello there! I see your signs in the windows and ads online that you are looking for people to fill open positions within your business. I figure it … [Read more...] about An Open Letter to HR Departments…
NEW SPEAK UP ARKANSAS EPISODE: Disability Employment Awareness Month
October is Disability Employment Awareness Month. On this week’s episode of Speak Up Arkansas, we have two of our favorite guests, DRA’s Jen Goodwin … [Read more...] about NEW SPEAK UP ARKANSAS EPISODE: Disability Employment Awareness Month
Senate Public Health Committee Meeting Notice – TOMORROW, Friday, Oct. 1
UPDATE: The agenda for tomorrow's meeting is up. Click here to view the agenda. Tomorrow, Friday, October 1 at 8:30 a.m., the Senate Public Health … [Read more...] about Senate Public Health Committee Meeting Notice – TOMORROW, Friday, Oct. 1
SPEAK UP ARKANSAS: Redistricting, your voting rights, and why the maps matter
Every state is required to re-draw their legislative district lines after each census, to ensure that districts correspond with the changes in … [Read more...] about SPEAK UP ARKANSAS: Redistricting, your voting rights, and why the maps matter
How do recent changes in voting laws impact you?
Earlier this year, the Arkansas legislature passed a number of changes to voting laws. These changes affect early voting, absentee ballots, and the … [Read more...] about How do recent changes in voting laws impact you?
FIRST PERSON: Why some people with disabilities might still be hesitant to get vaccinated
DRA can help you get access to the vaccine - call our toll-free number at (800) 482-1174. Vaccines are available across the state, free of charge. The … [Read more...] about FIRST PERSON: Why some people with disabilities might still be hesitant to get vaccinated