Early voting is under way for the Arkansas primary election, which will be held on Tuesday, March 3. Arkansans are going to the polls to make their … [Read more...] about Getting out the disability vote: tonight on KABF Speak Up Arkansas
Statement on the U.S. Court of Appeals Decision to Strike Down Arkansas’s Medicaid Work Requirements
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Kerri Michael Phone: (501) 492-5768 Email: [email protected] Today, the United States Court … [Read more...] about Statement on the U.S. Court of Appeals Decision to Strike Down Arkansas’s Medicaid Work Requirements
Removing barriers with assistive technology
“For most people technology makes things easier. For people with disabilities, however, technology makes things possible. In some cases, especially in … [Read more...] about Removing barriers with assistive technology
“Nothing about us without us”: The time is now for a peer support movement in Arkansas
"Nothing about us without us!" What does this mean? Is it true here in Arkansas? How can decisions be made that affect individuals with … [Read more...] about “Nothing about us without us”: The time is now for a peer support movement in Arkansas
Preventive care for children: the right care, at the right time, in the right setting
All children need regular health care. If your child has a disability, chances are that he/she is enrolled in Medicaid. All state Medicaid programs … [Read more...] about Preventive care for children: the right care, at the right time, in the right setting
What’s the difference? “State complaint” vs. “due process”
What is the difference between a state complaint and due process? In our practice, I have heard parents, advocates, and even attorneys refer to … [Read more...] about What’s the difference? “State complaint” vs. “due process”
Tonight! Tune in to DRA on KABF “Speak Up Arkansas”
Tonight, DRA hits the airwaves! Speak Up Arkansas is a weekly talk show on KABF 88.3 that delves into a variety of issues, from health care to … [Read more...] about Tonight! Tune in to DRA on KABF “Speak Up Arkansas”
An Unfortunate Series of Very Ridiculous Statements
Here at DRA, as you can imagine, we work with a lot of parents who are having trouble accessing the appropriate services for their children in an … [Read more...] about An Unfortunate Series of Very Ridiculous Statements
Everything you ever wanted to know about “representative payee”
Do you receive monthly Social Security Administration (SSA) benefits? Do you need help in managing your monthly benefits? If so, you are not alone. … [Read more...] about Everything you ever wanted to know about “representative payee”