Disability Rights Arkansas has published a 48-page Guardianship Resources booklet, now available for free download. The resources contained within … [Read more...] about Download this free guardianship resource booklet
Guardianship and decision-making focus of this week’s Speak Up Arkansas, blog
All people have a right to self-determination - that is, the right to live their lives the way they choose. Sometimes, however, a person with … [Read more...] about Guardianship and decision-making focus of this week’s Speak Up Arkansas, blog
A Guide to Arkansas Guardianship Law, from the National Resource Center for Supported Decision-Making
Did you know that guardianship laws vary from state to state? Are you familiar with Arkansas' guardianship laws? The National Resource Center for … [Read more...] about A Guide to Arkansas Guardianship Law, from the National Resource Center for Supported Decision-Making
Supported Decision-Making Teams: Setting the Wheels in Motion
From Suzanne M. Francisco, an education and disability rights advocate, and Jonathan G. Martinis, Esq. comes a primer on supported decision-making. … [Read more...] about Supported Decision-Making Teams: Setting the Wheels in Motion
National Gateway to Self-Determination Offers Resources to People with Disabilities and Their Families
Self-Determination. It's a big ideal for everyone, whether they have a disability or not. Who doesn't want to have the right to make decisions about … [Read more...] about National Gateway to Self-Determination Offers Resources to People with Disabilities and Their Families
Learn More About Self-Determination through the Jenny Hatch Justice Project
Do you know Jenny Hatch's story? She is a young woman with Down Syndrome for whom a petition was filed seeking to place her in a full guardianship. … [Read more...] about Learn More About Self-Determination through the Jenny Hatch Justice Project
Supported Decision-Making: Everyone Has the Right to Make Choices
Do you know about supported decision-making? Technically, it is the process of supporting an adult with a disability to make life decisions. The … [Read more...] about Supported Decision-Making: Everyone Has the Right to Make Choices
Introduction to Guardianship and Alternatives
Did you know there are alternatives to guardianship? Do you know what they are? Would you like to understand these alternatives better? The … [Read more...] about Introduction to Guardianship and Alternatives
Updates on State’s HCBS Settings Rules
Yesterday the state unveiled a new website that covers the final HCBS Settings Rules. Please follow this link for more information: … [Read more...] about Updates on State’s HCBS Settings Rules