October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, a time to recognize the many and varied contributions of workers with disabilities. This … [Read more...] about National Disability Employment Awareness Month 2017: Inclusion Drives Innovation
October is National Bullying Prevention Month
Facts about bullying: More than one out of five students (20.8%) report being bullied 64% of children who were bullied did not report it More than … [Read more...] about October is National Bullying Prevention Month
DRA’s FY18 Proposed Priorities Open for Comment Until September 27, 2017
DRA has drafted the proposed Priorities for fiscal year 2018, which runs from October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018. The proposed priorities are … [Read more...] about DRA’s FY18 Proposed Priorities Open for Comment Until September 27, 2017
DRA Affirms Issues at Juvenile Lockup Have Been An Ongoing Concern in News Story about Isolation Practices at the Facility (Kids in Isolation, Part I)
"It has a detrimental effect on a youth's treatment, education, physical health and mental health," Tom Masseau, executive director of Disability … [Read more...] about DRA Affirms Issues at Juvenile Lockup Have Been An Ongoing Concern in News Story about Isolation Practices at the Facility (Kids in Isolation, Part I)
Regional Self-Advocacy Training to be Held September 25-26, 2017 in Little Rock
Downtown Little Rock will be the setting for a regional self-advocacy conference, "Where Do You Fit Into the Puzzle?" The keynote speaker is Tia … [Read more...] about Regional Self-Advocacy Training to be Held September 25-26, 2017 in Little Rock
DRA’s Statement on the Senate’s Motion to Proceed Vote on Health Care Reform Legislation
Tom Masseau, Executive Director of Disability Rights Arkansas, Inc. (DRA) made the following statement about the United States Senate’s vote to repeal … [Read more...] about DRA’s Statement on the Senate’s Motion to Proceed Vote on Health Care Reform Legislation
Fox 16 Investigates: State of Restraint
Fox 16 televised a story about students being physically restrained, without parental consent, in Arkansas, noting that techniques used in physical … [Read more...] about Fox 16 Investigates: State of Restraint
UPDATE! New Training Added in Hot Springs! Free Self-Advocate Training in Northwest Arkansas July 11, 2017 and Central Arkansas July 21, 2017
Regional training on self-advocacy skills are being held throughout Arkansas. The first three are: Northwest Arkansas- from 10am to 2pm (lunch … [Read more...] about UPDATE! New Training Added in Hot Springs! Free Self-Advocate Training in Northwest Arkansas July 11, 2017 and Central Arkansas July 21, 2017
Did You Know? Banned Breed Ordinances Do NOT Apply to Service Animals
A service animal owner contacted Disability Rights Arkansas for assistance with her rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act regarding her … [Read more...] about Did You Know? Banned Breed Ordinances Do NOT Apply to Service Animals