FIRST PERSON: Why some people with disabilities might still be hesitant to get vaccinated
DRA can help you get access to the vaccine – call our toll-free number at (800) 482-1174. Vaccines are available across the state, free of charge. The Arkansas Department of Health can even send a pharmacist to your home to give you the vaccine, if transportation is an issue. Tonight on Speak Up Arkansas on […]
Medical care of adults with Down syndrome
As the parent of an adult daughter with intellectual/developmental disabilities, I can attest firsthand to the challenges of coordinating the medical care of an individual with a disability. The complexity of underlying chronic physical, emotional, and behavioral issues that so often accompany genetic conditions such as Down syndrome is overwhelming at times, making coordination seem […]
Sharing information about coronavirus? Here are some resources.
Thanks to our community partners, we’ve gathered a few resources about the Coronavirus that might be helpful. It’s so important to ensure that all of us have an understand the most accurate information and recommendations to limit the spread of COVID-19/coronavirus. Please feel free to share these resources as needed. Be well!
How to file a PASSE appeal
You have a constitutional right to challenge any decisions that your PASSE makes about your care. Why would I want to file an appeal? Denied/insufficient benefits Whenever the PASSE authorizes a plan of care, you have a right to appeal the contents of that plan if you believe it fails to adequately meet your needs. […]
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: kmichael@disabilityrightsAR.org Today, the United States Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit struck down Arkansas’s Medicaid work requirements. Disability Rights Arkansas congratulates all who continue to fight to ensure healthcare to those who need it, notably Legal Aid of Arkansas and the National Health Law Program […]