I live every day of my life with a disability. It isn’t something that I can remove because it’s uncomfortable. It isn’t a temporary inconvenience. … [Read more...] about FIRST PERSON: You think masks are inconvenient? Try living with a disability
Help select DRA’s priorities for 2021
It's that time of year again! As the designated Protection and Advocacy System and Client Assistance Program for the State of Arkansas, Disability … [Read more...] about Help select DRA’s priorities for 2021
“Do your job or you’re fired”: Job accommodations for people with disabilities
Gary works as a Credit Analyst for a mid-sized company. About a year ago, Gary suffered a brain injury during a car accident. Since then, he has … [Read more...] about “Do your job or you’re fired”: Job accommodations for people with disabilities
All about the Rep Payee program: Tonight on KABF 88.3 “Speak Up Arkansas”
The Social Security Administration’s Representative Payment Program provides benefit payment management for beneficiaries who are incapable of … [Read more...] about All about the Rep Payee program: Tonight on KABF 88.3 “Speak Up Arkansas”
A message from DRA Executive Director Tom Masseau
I can see the protestors gathering outside of City Hall from my office window in Little Rock. They assemble to protest the senseless killing of George … [Read more...] about A message from DRA Executive Director Tom Masseau
COVID restrictions are easing, but cases are still on the rise. What do I do?
"Do no harm"; "err on the side of caution"; "better safe than sorry" – how many times have you thought about or even said these very words over the … [Read more...] about COVID restrictions are easing, but cases are still on the rise. What do I do?
COVID-19 ALERT: Fraudulent Facemask Flyers
The Department of Justice has been made aware of postings or flyers on the internet regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the use of … [Read more...] about COVID-19 ALERT: Fraudulent Facemask Flyers
Special education in the time of COVID: Tonight on KABF 88.3
On tonight's Speak Up Arkansas, we're talking about special education. Thanks to COVID-19, the schools are closed – but across the state of … [Read more...] about Special education in the time of COVID: Tonight on KABF 88.3
Small wins for DRA are big wins for people with disabilities
We get a lot of calls here at Disability Rights Arkansas, from people experiencing all kinds of challenges. Some of those challenges are big – they … [Read more...] about Small wins for DRA are big wins for people with disabilities