April is Autism Acceptance month. How is this different from autism awareness? Awareness, by definition, is the knowledge that something exists. … [Read more...] about April is Autism Acceptance Month
DRA Submits Comments Regarding the State’s Amendments to the 1915(c) HCBS Waiver Application
Disability Rights Arkansas is submitting comments to the State today with regards to the proposed amendments to the State's 1915(c) HCBS Waiver … [Read more...] about DRA Submits Comments Regarding the State’s Amendments to the 1915(c) HCBS Waiver Application
Governor Hutchinson Proclaims March 2017 as Brain Injury Awareness Month
Governor Hutchinson has proclaimed March 2017 as Brain Injury Awareness Month. With over 5.3 million Americans, including over 50,000 Arkansans, … [Read more...] about Governor Hutchinson Proclaims March 2017 as Brain Injury Awareness Month
DRA Hiring a Part-Time Administrative Assistant
DRA is seeking an energetic, enthusiastic individual to provide administrative and clerical support to agency staff. This individual must have two … [Read more...] about DRA Hiring a Part-Time Administrative Assistant
Governor Hutchinson signs DD Awareness Month Proclamation
Yesterday at the State Capitol, Governor Hutchinson presented the Developmental Disabilities (DD) Awareness Month Proclamation to a group comprised of … [Read more...] about Governor Hutchinson signs DD Awareness Month Proclamation
Fellowship Opportunity for Self-Advocates through Self-Advocates Becoming Empowered (SABE)
Self-Advocates Becoming Empowered (SABE) and their Self-Advocacy Resource and Technical Assistance Center (SARTAC) are announcing Policy Leadership … [Read more...] about Fellowship Opportunity for Self-Advocates through Self-Advocates Becoming Empowered (SABE)
Thriving in the Community: A Survivor’s Day Celebration in Honor of Brain Injury Awareness Month
Disability Rights Arkansas, the Arkansas Trauma Rehabilitation Program, Neuro-Restorative and Baptist Health Rehabilitation Institute are … [Read more...] about Thriving in the Community: A Survivor’s Day Celebration in Honor of Brain Injury Awareness Month
March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month! Life Side by Side
The National Disability Rights Network, the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD), and the Association of University … [Read more...] about March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month! Life Side by Side
DRA Releases White Paper Calling on State to Implement Binding Educational Standards and Law Regarding the Use of Restraint in Arkansas Schools
Little Rock, AR - Today, Disability Rights Arkansas (DRA) released a white paper entitled, “Protecting Arkansas Students with Disabilities: The Need … [Read more...] about DRA Releases White Paper Calling on State to Implement Binding Educational Standards and Law Regarding the Use of Restraint in Arkansas Schools