DRA will be hosting a voter training event on July 18, 2018 from 10am to 2pm. Lunch will be provided free of charge (but we ask that you register by … [Read more...] about DRA Invites You to a Voter Training and Listening Session in Little Rock July 18, 2018
Northeast Arkansas Self-Advocate Regional Meeting July 17, 2018 from 10am to 12pm at Centennial Bank, 2901 East Highland Lane in Jonesboro
NOTE: this meeting was originally scheduled for July 24; please note the date has moved up exactly one week. A regional meeting will be held in … [Read more...] about Northeast Arkansas Self-Advocate Regional Meeting July 17, 2018 from 10am to 12pm at Centennial Bank, 2901 East Highland Lane in Jonesboro
From the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette: Helping hand can slap kids in jail
"It should be a wrap-around for the youth, to give them the services they need," he said. "It's not supposed to turn into a punitive measure. That's … [Read more...] about From the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette: Helping hand can slap kids in jail
From the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette: 2 of Arkansas’ lockups for youths a danger, state told; inspectors report chaos
The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette published an article today about the response by the Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Youth … [Read more...] about From the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette: 2 of Arkansas’ lockups for youths a danger, state told; inspectors report chaos
In the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette: Call for shift in law allowing sub-minimum wage for people with disabilities stirs fear in state
The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette published an article in Sunday's paper (May 13, 2018) regarding the current state of employment for people with … [Read more...] about In the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette: Call for shift in law allowing sub-minimum wage for people with disabilities stirs fear in state
Northeast Arkansas Self-Advocate Training May 18, 2018 from 10am to 2pm at Centennial Bank, 2901 East Highland Lane in Joneboro
A free regional training will be held in Jonesboro for self-advocates on May 18, 2018. Lunch will be provided, so be sure to RSVP by May 15 so you … [Read more...] about Northeast Arkansas Self-Advocate Training May 18, 2018 from 10am to 2pm at Centennial Bank, 2901 East Highland Lane in Joneboro
A Purpose in Life: Why Employment First Matters to Self-Advocates
"A Purpose in Life: Why Employment First Matters to Self-Advocates" is the title of a publication by Self-Advocates Becoming Empowered (SABE) and … [Read more...] about A Purpose in Life: Why Employment First Matters to Self-Advocates
Disability Rights Arkansas to Hold a Listening Session in Helena, Arkansas April 27, 2018
Come and be a part of developing our goals for the upcoming fiscal year! Disability Rights Arkansas will be holding a listening session in Helena at … [Read more...] about Disability Rights Arkansas to Hold a Listening Session in Helena, Arkansas April 27, 2018
H.R. 4547 – Strengthening Protections for Social Security Beneficiaries Act of 2018
H. R. 4547- Strengthening Protections for Social Security Beneficiaries Act of 2018 has now passed both houses of Congress, and is on its way to the … [Read more...] about H.R. 4547 – Strengthening Protections for Social Security Beneficiaries Act of 2018