With the uncertainty about how long COVID-19 will continue to effect our daily lives, and the chance that social distancing and other precautions may … [Read more...] about All about voting absentee in Arkansas
Legal Aid of Arkansas guides to emergency benefits during COVID-19
Legal Aid of Arkansas has published three guides to emergency benefits like SNAP, unemployment benefits, and Medicaid during the COVID-19 pandemic … [Read more...] about Legal Aid of Arkansas guides to emergency benefits during COVID-19
DRA, other civil rights lawyers file complaint against state officials over COVID-19 outbreaks in Arkansas state prisons
LITTLE ROCK - Today, the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. (LDF), the law firm Squire Patton Boggs, Disability Rights Arkansas, and … [Read more...] about DRA, other civil rights lawyers file complaint against state officials over COVID-19 outbreaks in Arkansas state prisons
Calling aspiring actors: Arkansas Disability and Health Program wants YOU!
The Arkansas Disability & Health Program (ADHP) is looking for people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and their caregivers to … [Read more...] about Calling aspiring actors: Arkansas Disability and Health Program wants YOU!
DRA joins members of Consortium in opposing waivers under IDEA, Rehabilitation Act
Over 300 national, state, and local organizations representing people with disabilities and their families have sent a letter to congressional … [Read more...] about DRA joins members of Consortium in opposing waivers under IDEA, Rehabilitation Act
FIRST PERSON: Stayin’ Alive at home during COVID-19
Working from home these past few weeks has provided extra time for thinking. Thinking is all about making associations in the brain. One of these … [Read more...] about FIRST PERSON: Stayin’ Alive at home during COVID-19
DRA’s resident Seeing Eye dog shares tips for interacting with service animals during COVID-19
Hello Humans! This is Boomer, the resident Seeing Eye dog here at Disability Rights Arkansas! Like most of you, social distancing is affecting my … [Read more...] about DRA’s resident Seeing Eye dog shares tips for interacting with service animals during COVID-19
Linguabee offers free VRI services at COVID-19 test sites
Getting tested for COVID-19 is stressful enough without having to worry about how to communicate with people at the test site. That's why Linguabee is … [Read more...] about Linguabee offers free VRI services at COVID-19 test sites
What are “reasonable accommodations” in housing?
Both the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Housing Act (FHA) set out laws that require housing providers to make reasonable … [Read more...] about What are “reasonable accommodations” in housing?