Did you know that guardianship laws vary from state to state? Are you familiar with Arkansas’ guardianship laws? The National Resource Center for Supported Decision-Making provides a one sheet document for each state that provides information about right to counsel, the advocacy role of counsel, and links to the guardianship statutes. You can view the […]
From Suzanne M. Francisco, an education and disability rights advocate, and Jonathan G. Martinis, Esq. comes a primer on supported decision-making. From explaining what supported decision-making is, to how to use it, to who should be involved, this is a rather comprehensive guide to supported decision-making. There is even a sample document that you can […]
The National Health Law Program has drafted a document for each state about the impact of Medicaid Caps. Below is the document demonstrating the effects for Arkansas:
The Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities (GCDD) has announced a Request for Proposals (RFP), with funding to be awarded for projects that will support the following GCDD goals: People with developmental disabilities and their families will be active in advocacy activities that improve their lives, and the lives of others and the service system. People with […]
Regional training on self-advocacy skills are being held throughout Arkansas. The first three are: Northwest Arkansas– from 10am to 2pm (lunch provided) on July 11 at the Jones Center for Families in Springdale. Southwest Arkansas– from 10am to 2pm (lunch provided) on July 20 at Spa Area Independent Living Services (SAILS) offices in Hot Springs. Central […]
A service animal owner contacted Disability Rights Arkansas for assistance with her rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act regarding her service animal. Her service animal is an American Pit Bull Terrier. The city where she lived had enacted a “vicious breed ordinance” which bans all dogs of certain breeds within the city’s limits. The […]
Did you know that May is National Mental Health Month? The idea behind National Mental Health Month is to raise awareness about mental illness and related issues in the United States. National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day is also observed this month- this year it is May 4, 2017. Olympic champions Michael Phelps, the world’s […]
Would you like to connect with other adults with Asperger’s? Darren Morris, a self-advocate coordinator, will facilitate this meeting to discuss his role as a self-advocate coordinator and provide advocacy tips. The meeting will be: Wednesday, April 26, 2017 from 6:30pm to 7:45-8:00pm Main Library (downtown Little Rock), 100 Rock Street, in the West Room, located on […]
Are you confused about the difference between service animals and emotional support animals? About the difference in how support animals are covered by the ADA versus the Fair Housing Act? There is a lot to know about service and support animals, and how their use is protected depending on the environment. The ADA National Network […]
If you are impacted in any way by Medicaid, you will want to keep abreast of the legislation introduced during the 91st General Assembly that affects Medicaid. The link below will take you to a summary of these bills compiled by the group, “Medicaid Saves Lives”. Here you will see a good summary of the […]
