At the beginning of each fiscal year, the DRA Board of Directors adopts priorities based on feedback from individuals with disabilities, family … [Read more...] about DRA announces our FY2020 Priorities and Objectives
A service animal walks into a bar…
A service animal walks into a bar...accompanied by an individual with a disability. The manager says the bar does not allow pets. After explaining the … [Read more...] about A service animal walks into a bar…
Parents: a child’s first and best advocate, at any age
On January 26, 1992 I started a journey of unknown distance. I didn’t have a map, a flashlight, or a compass. What I did have was an unrelenting … [Read more...] about Parents: a child’s first and best advocate, at any age
DHS: An insider’s guide
The Arkansas Department of Human Services is often unfairly depicted as a faceless bureaucracy. It is the largest entity within our state government, … [Read more...] about DHS: An insider’s guide
DRA files lawsuit against Division of Services for the Blind
UPDATE August 9, 2019: We appreciate the Division's expeditious response to this individual's complaint. We truly hope that they look at the systemic … [Read more...] about DRA files lawsuit against Division of Services for the Blind
I’m not broken: The danger of well-meaning assumptions
FIRST PERSON: We plan to occasionally publish blog posts that highlight the lived experience of people with disabilities. We're proud to kick off the … [Read more...] about I’m not broken: The danger of well-meaning assumptions
Free appropriate public education: What is the age range?
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is a federal law that ensures all children with disabilities have access to a free public … [Read more...] about Free appropriate public education: What is the age range?
UPDATED: DRA Statement on the Division of Services for the Blind Funding Crisis
This past legislative session, the Arkansas executive branch underwent a “government transformation.” In doing so, the Division of Services for the … [Read more...] about UPDATED: DRA Statement on the Division of Services for the Blind Funding Crisis
FIRST PERSON: Ordinary acts, performed with the help of an extraordinary dog
As a person who is blind, I face many challenges in my everyday life. Over time, I've learned ways to adapt and accommodate in order to accomplish the … [Read more...] about FIRST PERSON: Ordinary acts, performed with the help of an extraordinary dog