The Help America Vote Act (HAVA) requires that every polling place have at least one accessible voting machine available for every federal election so … [Read more...] about News bulletin: Information for blind and low-vision voters
Update on In-Person Appointments at SSA Local Offices
On October 22, 2020, the Social Security Administration (SSA) revised the information available on its COVID-19 webpage about who is eligible for an … [Read more...] about Update on In-Person Appointments at SSA Local Offices
FIRST PERSON: It’s okay to be okay
In recent years we have seen growing support for the idea that it’s okay to not be okay, and that concept has been a great champion against the stigma … [Read more...] about FIRST PERSON: It’s okay to be okay
Post-education/work transition services, tonight on Speak Up Arkansas
What do you want to be when you grow up? It’s a question that many of us are asked from early childhood. All of us have hopes, dreams and aspirations … [Read more...] about Post-education/work transition services, tonight on Speak Up Arkansas
Has your family been impacted by youth court fees and costs?
Has your family been affected by youth court fees and costs? We want to hear from you! Across Arkansas, families whose children are involved in the … [Read more...] about Has your family been impacted by youth court fees and costs?
DRA Board, Advisory Council welcome new additions
Disability Rights Arkansas is pleased to announce that Raysha Clark has joined our Board of Directors, and that James Mason was recently elected as … [Read more...] about DRA Board, Advisory Council welcome new additions
Sign up now! Arkansas Disability Policy Summit, Sept. 29-30
The Arkansas Disability Policy Consortium and Community of Champions are joining forces to hold the Arkansas Disability Policy Summit on Tuesday, … [Read more...] about Sign up now! Arkansas Disability Policy Summit, Sept. 29-30
Back-to-School: Resources for Special Education
A new school year is upon us, and while it looks different under a pandemic, schools are still required to make and honor IEPs for students. We … [Read more...] about Back-to-School: Resources for Special Education
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