Governor Hutchinson is planning to call a special session of the state legislature to reduce the top individual tax rate in Arkansas. While lower … [Read more...] about Governor’s proposed tax cuts: A bad deal for Arkansans with disabilities
SPEAK UP ARKANSAS: Disability Visibility in Public Policy airs TONIGHT on KABF 88.3
The Arkansas Alliance for Disability Advocacy is a new program of Disability Rights Arkansas, aimed at increasing disability visibility in public … [Read more...] about SPEAK UP ARKANSAS: Disability Visibility in Public Policy airs TONIGHT on KABF 88.3
Senate Public Health Committee Meeting Notice – TOMORROW, Friday, Oct. 1
UPDATE: The agenda for tomorrow's meeting is up. Click here to view the agenda. Tomorrow, Friday, October 1 at 8:30 a.m., the Senate Public Health … [Read more...] about Senate Public Health Committee Meeting Notice – TOMORROW, Friday, Oct. 1
How do recent changes in voting laws impact you?
Earlier this year, the Arkansas legislature passed a number of changes to voting laws. These changes affect early voting, absentee ballots, and the … [Read more...] about How do recent changes in voting laws impact you?
FIRST PERSON: Why some people with disabilities might still be hesitant to get vaccinated
DRA can help you get access to the vaccine - call our toll-free number at (800) 482-1174. Vaccines are available across the state, free of charge. The … [Read more...] about FIRST PERSON: Why some people with disabilities might still be hesitant to get vaccinated
ADH: Booster recommended for certain immunocompromised individuals
The Arkansas Department of Health has issued a memorandum directing that a third dose of the COVID vaccine is recommended and may be administered to … [Read more...] about ADH: Booster recommended for certain immunocompromised individuals
Self-Advocates have their say tonight on Speak Up Arkansas
People with disabilities have the right to manage their own lives and make their own decisions, with support if they need it. And self-advocates … [Read more...] about Self-Advocates have their say tonight on Speak Up Arkansas
Download this free guardianship resource booklet
Disability Rights Arkansas has published a 48-page Guardianship Resources booklet, now available for free download. The resources contained within … [Read more...] about Download this free guardianship resource booklet
DRA launches searchable PRTF document database
Collected documents related to Arkansas's psychiatric residential treatment facilities for youth (PRTFs) are now available for view on the Disability … [Read more...] about DRA launches searchable PRTF document database