This is an amazing poem- we hope it gets much more exposure than we can give it here. Thanks to Marty Archer for posting it on his Facebook page, … [Read more...] about Cora McMullen’s poem about her little brother wins school poetry slam
May is National Mental Health Month
Did you know that May is National Mental Health Month? The idea behind National Mental Health Month is to raise awareness about mental illness and … [Read more...] about May is National Mental Health Month
Excellent information from the ADA National Network about Service and Emotional Support Animals
Are you confused about the difference between service animals and emotional support animals? About the difference in how support animals are covered … [Read more...] about Excellent information from the ADA National Network about Service and Emotional Support Animals
Overview of Bills Impacting Medicaid that were Introduced in the 91st General Assembly
If you are impacted in any way by Medicaid, you will want to keep abreast of the legislation introduced during the 91st General Assembly that affects … [Read more...] about Overview of Bills Impacting Medicaid that were Introduced in the 91st General Assembly
DRA’s Board of Directors Holding a Public Forum in Northwest Arkansas April 21, 2017
When: April 21, 2017 Where: The Chancellor Hotel, 70 N. East Avenue, Fayetteville, AR Time: 3:30pm to 5:30pm Disability Rights Arkansas’ Board of … [Read more...] about DRA’s Board of Directors Holding a Public Forum in Northwest Arkansas April 21, 2017
April is Limb Loss Awareness Month
April is National Limb Loss Awareness Month. Each day, more than 500 Americans undergo amputation of a limb, more than half as a result of vascular … [Read more...] about April is Limb Loss Awareness Month
April is Autism Acceptance Month
April is Autism Acceptance month. How is this different from autism awareness? Awareness, by definition, is the knowledge that something exists. … [Read more...] about April is Autism Acceptance Month
DRA Submits Comments Regarding the State’s Amendments to the 1915(c) HCBS Waiver Application
Disability Rights Arkansas is submitting comments to the State today with regards to the proposed amendments to the State's 1915(c) HCBS Waiver … [Read more...] about DRA Submits Comments Regarding the State’s Amendments to the 1915(c) HCBS Waiver Application
Governor Hutchinson Proclaims March 2017 as Brain Injury Awareness Month
Governor Hutchinson has proclaimed March 2017 as Brain Injury Awareness Month. With over 5.3 million Americans, including over 50,000 Arkansans, … [Read more...] about Governor Hutchinson Proclaims March 2017 as Brain Injury Awareness Month