by Kerri Michael | Jul 29, 2019 | Access, Archives, Featured
This past legislative session, the Arkansas executive branch underwent a “government transformation.” In doing so, the Division of Services for the Blind (DSB) transferred from underneath the Department of Human Services to the Department of Commerce, Division of...
by Thomas Nichols | Jul 24, 2019 | Archives, Featured, Healthcare
The Medicaid Act provides a variety of both services and protections for people with disabilities. One of the populations that benefits the most from Medicaid services is children. Early Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment (EPSDT) is a Medicaid benefit...
by Christian Adcock | Jul 16, 2019 | Archives, Featured, Voting
It’s National Disability Voter Registration Week! Here are the basics of how to get registered and vote. If you’re not registered, then you cannot vote. If you don’t vote, then you’re missing out on your chance to choose the people who...
by Jackson Shaddox | Jul 15, 2019 | Featured, Self Advocacy, Voting
July 15-21 is National Disability Voter Registration Week. Throughout the week, we’ll share articles and resources about voting: why you should vote, how you can register, and the difference we can all make when our voices are heard. To kick things off, we asked...
by Kerri Michael | Jun 11, 2019 | Archives, Featured
The State of Arkansas has been approved for a major disaster declaration due to the recent storms and subsequent flooding. Individual Assistance, Public Assistance Category A—Debris Removal, Category B—Emergency Protective Measures, and Direct Federal Assistance is...
by Kerri Michael | Jun 11, 2019 | Archives, Featured
We received the following technical bulletin from Empower Healthcare Solutions. The information below is specific to Empower Healthcare Solutions and is directed at providers. Consumers may also find it helpful. — June 6, 2019 Providers, This is a Provider-led...
