Disability Rights Arkansas is committed to transparency and accountability in all we do, openly sharing information because accountability is central … [Read more...] about Let’s Talk about Transparency
Public Statement on the amendment made to HB1382
Fact Sheet on HB1382 Representative Jack Ladyman has sponsored HB1382, which requires state oversight and reporting of Disability … [Read more...] about Public Statement on the amendment made to HB1382
OFFICIAL STATEMENT- HB1382
On February 3, 2025, Rep. Jack Ladyman (R-Jonesboro) introduced HB1382. The bill requires Disability Rights Arkansas (DRA) as the designated … [Read more...] about OFFICIAL STATEMENT- HB1382
Disability Rights Arkansas Response to Fordyce Police Department Official Statement Regarding the Unjustified Use of Force
The official statement issued by Fordyce Police Chief Chad Hubanks on January 3rd, 2025, regarding the unjustified use of force by a Fordyce police … [Read more...] about Disability Rights Arkansas Response to Fordyce Police Department Official Statement Regarding the Unjustified Use of Force
Agency Update – We Remain Committed.
To our Community, Here at DRA, we are closely monitoring the recent directive from the Trump Administration. The Office of Management and Budget … [Read more...] about Agency Update – We Remain Committed.
Listening Sessions Coming to a Town Near You!
EXCITING NEWS! The Developmental Disabilities (DD) Network will be coming to a town near you & we want to hear from you! Our goal is to improve … [Read more...] about Listening Sessions Coming to a Town Near You!
Oversight and Compliance Failures at Little Creek Behavioral Health
Overview of This Report Earlier this year, DRA learned that LCBH was planning to expand its operations with the construction of two new buildings, … [Read more...] about Oversight and Compliance Failures at Little Creek Behavioral Health
Silent Night, Empowering Rights: Online Auction 2024
Disability Rights Arkansas is excited to present our Silent Night, Empowering Rights online auction! From December 4 to December 13, 2024, you will … [Read more...] about Silent Night, Empowering Rights: Online Auction 2024
Opposition to Rule Regarding Voter Registration (“wet signature” requirement)- A letter to the State Board of Election Commissioners
July 12, 2024 State Board of Election Commissioners 501 Woodlane Street Suite 122S Little Rock, AR 72201 Re: Opposition to Rule Regarding Voter … [Read more...] about Opposition to Rule Regarding Voter Registration (“wet signature” requirement)- A letter to the State Board of Election Commissioners