POSITION OPENING – Full-Time Self-Advocate Coordinator Little Rock, Arkansas - Disability Rights Arkansas (DRA) is seeking a full-time Self-Advocate … [Read more...] about DRA is Hiring a Self-Advocate Coordinator
KATV Report About Abuse Allegations involving Support Solutions
Since January 2016, Disability Rights Arkansas (DRA) has been investigating allegations involving Support Solutions, a community services provider, … [Read more...] about KATV Report About Abuse Allegations involving Support Solutions
DRA Comments on the Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Statewide Settings Transition Plan
RE: Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Statewide Settings Transition Plan To Whom It May Concern: Disability Rights Arkansas (DRA) is … [Read more...] about DRA Comments on the Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Statewide Settings Transition Plan
DRA Wants Your Comments About Our Proposed Priorities and Objectives for 2017
Below is the final draft of DRA's proposed priorities and objectives for fiscal year 2017. We welcome any input to this draft before the priorities … [Read more...] about DRA Wants Your Comments About Our Proposed Priorities and Objectives for 2017
September is National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness month
September is National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness month. There are approximately 17,000 new spinal cord injury (SCI) cases each year. Approximately … [Read more...] about September is National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness month
Important Survey for Self-Advocates: Let Your Opinions Be Heard!
Important Survey for self-advocates! Our Communities Standing Strong is soliciting input from individuals about the strengths and needs of the local … [Read more...] about Important Survey for Self-Advocates: Let Your Opinions Be Heard!
Time to Register for the 2016 Arkansas Down Syndrome Conference!
Are you registered for the 2016 Arkansas Down Syndrome conference? It's September 30 from 8 a.m. – 2:45 p.m. on the 12th floor of the Jackson T. … [Read more...] about Time to Register for the 2016 Arkansas Down Syndrome Conference!
New Regulations Broadening Who Is Covered Under the ADA to Take Effect October 11
The definition of who is covered under the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) is being significantly expanded by the U. S. Department of Justice, in … [Read more...] about New Regulations Broadening Who Is Covered Under the ADA to Take Effect October 11
Mark Your Calendars for The Arkansas Disability Policy Consortium August 24! National Speakers and an Advocacy “Boot Camp”
Join Disability Rights Arkansas (DRA) and other advocacy organizations for the 2016 Arkansas Disability Policy Consortium, which will feature Aaron … [Read more...] about Mark Your Calendars for The Arkansas Disability Policy Consortium August 24! National Speakers and an Advocacy “Boot Camp”