April is Autism Acceptance month. How is this different from autism awareness? Awareness, by definition, is the knowledge that something exists. … [Read more...] about April is Autism Acceptance Month
DRA Submits Comments Regarding the State’s Amendments to the 1915(c) HCBS Waiver Application
Disability Rights Arkansas is submitting comments to the State today with regards to the proposed amendments to the State's 1915(c) HCBS Waiver … [Read more...] about DRA Submits Comments Regarding the State’s Amendments to the 1915(c) HCBS Waiver Application
IEP One-Pager: A Snapshot Tool to Help the IEP Team Give a Strength-Based Approach to Discussing Reports and Progress
Individualized Education Plans (IEP) are so important; they can set our children up for success, or failure. Sometimes the weight of crafting this … [Read more...] about IEP One-Pager: A Snapshot Tool to Help the IEP Team Give a Strength-Based Approach to Discussing Reports and Progress
Governor Hutchinson Proclaims March 2017 as Brain Injury Awareness Month
Governor Hutchinson has proclaimed March 2017 as Brain Injury Awareness Month. With over 5.3 million Americans, including over 50,000 Arkansans, … [Read more...] about Governor Hutchinson Proclaims March 2017 as Brain Injury Awareness Month
Governor Hutchinson signs DD Awareness Month Proclamation
Yesterday at the State Capitol, Governor Hutchinson presented the Developmental Disabilities (DD) Awareness Month Proclamation to a group comprised of … [Read more...] about Governor Hutchinson signs DD Awareness Month Proclamation
Fellowship Opportunity for Self-Advocates through Self-Advocates Becoming Empowered (SABE)
Self-Advocates Becoming Empowered (SABE) and their Self-Advocacy Resource and Technical Assistance Center (SARTAC) are announcing Policy Leadership … [Read more...] about Fellowship Opportunity for Self-Advocates through Self-Advocates Becoming Empowered (SABE)
Smart Phone Apps for Low Vision Available, Many at No Cost
Technology can be a wonderful thing, no? With the proliferation of smart phone apps comes also the proliferation in apps designed to assist people … [Read more...] about Smart Phone Apps for Low Vision Available, Many at No Cost
Thriving in the Community: A Survivor’s Day Celebration in Honor of Brain Injury Awareness Month
Disability Rights Arkansas, the Arkansas Trauma Rehabilitation Program, Neuro-Restorative and Baptist Health Rehabilitation Institute are … [Read more...] about Thriving in the Community: A Survivor’s Day Celebration in Honor of Brain Injury Awareness Month
A Transition Guide to Postsecondary Education and Employment for Students and Youth with Disabilities
The Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, U. S. Department of Education, has released this transition guide to assist people with … [Read more...] about A Transition Guide to Postsecondary Education and Employment for Students and Youth with Disabilities