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
Parent and Educator Resource Guide to Section 504 in Public Elementary and Secondary Schools
The U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights released a parent and educator resource guide last month, to assist with understanding how … [Read more...] about Parent and Educator Resource Guide to Section 504 in Public Elementary and Secondary Schools
National Gateway to Self-Determination Offers Resources to People with Disabilities and Their Families
Self-Determination. It's a big ideal for everyone, whether they have a disability or not. Who doesn't want to have the right to make decisions about … [Read more...] about National Gateway to Self-Determination Offers Resources to People with Disabilities and Their Families
It’s National Bullying Prevention Month
Did you know that National Bullying Prevention month was actually founded by PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center? PACER is the Minnesota … [Read more...] about It’s National Bullying Prevention Month
New Parent Resource in NW Arkansas: the Northwest Arkansas Community Parent Resource Center
There is now a new resource to assist parents in Northwest Arkansas! The Northwest Arkansas Community Parent Resource Center is a new program … [Read more...] about New Parent Resource in NW Arkansas: the Northwest Arkansas Community Parent Resource Center
School Community Tool Kit Available from Autism Speaks
And we're back to school! Autism Speaks has a School Community Tool Kit to increase understanding of autism and specific strategies for supporting … [Read more...] about School Community Tool Kit Available from Autism Speaks
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!
Introduction to Guardianship and Alternatives
Did you know there are alternatives to guardianship? Do you know what they are? Would you like to understand these alternatives better? The … [Read more...] about Introduction to Guardianship and Alternatives
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!