Dear Legislators, We the undersigned urge the Arkansas Legislature to address the needs of all Arkansans with disabilities during the … [Read more...] about An Open Letter to the Arkansas Legislature
Restraint and seclusion examined this week on KABF “Speak Up Arkansas”
When students pose a threat to themselves or others, educators sometimes need to restrain them or remove them to a separate space. That's supposed to … [Read more...] about Restraint and seclusion examined this week on KABF “Speak Up Arkansas”
Disability issues at the Legislature tonight on Speak Up Arkansas
The 93rd General Assembly convened earlier this month for their regular session. This group of legislators will consider thousands of bills and make … [Read more...] about Disability issues at the Legislature tonight on Speak Up Arkansas
DRA, DecARcerate release report on solitary confinement in Arkansas
Decarcerate and Disability Rights Arkansas announce the release of our report on the Arkansas Department of Correction's use of solitary confinement. … [Read more...] about DRA, DecARcerate release report on solitary confinement in Arkansas
Reflections on 2020 from a self-advocate
As a self-advocate, 2020 has been very rough on me. I am sure I am not the only person with a disability that feels this way. In a normal year, I … [Read more...] about Reflections on 2020 from a self-advocate
Speak Up Arkansas sheds light on the horrors of solitary confinement
Nine out of ten people who spend time in prison in Arkansas eventually return home to their communities to begin a new life. And what happens in … [Read more...] about Speak Up Arkansas sheds light on the horrors of solitary confinement
Life’s no holiday in our state’s psychiatric residential treatment facilities
What are YOU thankful for this holiday season? A warm, comfortable bed? Safety and security? Connection to those you love? Right here in our … [Read more...] about Life’s no holiday in our state’s psychiatric residential treatment facilities
Speak Up Arkansas: The shameful state of our state’s psychiatric residential treatment facilities
All of us have a vested interest in the mental and physical health of our state’s children. They depend on us to make sure they’re safe and healthy, … [Read more...] about Speak Up Arkansas: The shameful state of our state’s psychiatric residential treatment facilities
Medical care of adults with Down syndrome
As the parent of an adult daughter with intellectual/developmental disabilities, I can attest firsthand to the challenges of coordinating the medical … [Read more...] about Medical care of adults with Down syndrome