Monday, October 10 is the final day to register to vote in Arkansas, which is right around the corner. Make sure you are registered to vote! If you … [Read more...] about October 10 is the Final Day to Register to Vote- Make Sure You Are Registered!
KATV Report About Abuse Allegations involving Support Solutions
Since January 2016, Disability Rights Arkansas (DRA) has been investigating allegations involving Support Solutions, a community services provider, … [Read more...] about KATV Report About Abuse Allegations involving Support Solutions
DRA Comments on the Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Statewide Settings Transition Plan
RE: Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Statewide Settings Transition Plan To Whom It May Concern: Disability Rights Arkansas (DRA) is … [Read more...] about DRA Comments on the Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Statewide Settings Transition Plan
September is National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness month
September is National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness month. There are approximately 17,000 new spinal cord injury (SCI) cases each year. Approximately … [Read more...] about September is National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness month
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!
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!
New Regulations Broadening Who Is Covered Under the ADA to Take Effect October 11
The definition of who is covered under the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) is being significantly expanded by the U. S. Department of Justice, in … [Read more...] about New Regulations Broadening Who Is Covered Under the ADA to Take Effect October 11
Storytellers: Institutionalized as a Teen
Rooted in Rights, a project of Disability Rights Washington, recently shared the story of Jensen Caraballo, who was institutionalized as a teenager … [Read more...] about Storytellers: Institutionalized as a Teen
Making Hard Time Harder: Programmatic Accommodations for Inmates with Disabilities Under the Americans with Disabilities Act
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Tom Masseau or Debra Poulin – 501-296-1775 See www.AVIDprisonproject.org June 22, … [Read more...] about Making Hard Time Harder: Programmatic Accommodations for Inmates with Disabilities Under the Americans with Disabilities Act