"Waiting in Arkansas" is a new documentary by local filmmaker Justin Nickels about the long wait for Waiver services in Arkansas. Check it out here: … [Read more...] about “Waiting in Arkansas” a New Film About the Long Wait for Waiver Services in Arkansas
Have Prisons and Jails Simply Replaced Institutions in Warehousing People with Mental Illness and Cognitive Disabilities?
In what was widely regarded as a positive development in the United States, the number of individuals residing in institutions plunged from nearly … [Read more...] about Have Prisons and Jails Simply Replaced Institutions in Warehousing People with Mental Illness and Cognitive Disabilities?
Having a Disability Doesn’t Mean You Cannot Vote
The right to vote is a fundamental right in the United States, although some groups (women, African-Americans) have had to fight for this right in our … [Read more...] about Having a Disability Doesn’t Mean You Cannot Vote
The Latest on the Caregiver Wage Rule
The U. S. Supreme Court recently indicated that it would not hear a case disputing the U. S. Department of Labor's regulation requiring minimum wage … [Read more...] about The Latest on the Caregiver Wage Rule
What Not to Say to People Who Use Wheelchairs
Most of us are familiar with some form of the saying, "I really put my foot in my mouth" or, "open mouth, insert foot". It means to (accidentally) … [Read more...] about What Not to Say to People Who Use Wheelchairs
Storytellers: Institutionalized as a Teen
Rooted in Rights, a project of Disability Rights Washington, recently shared the story of Jensen Caraballo, who was institutionalized as a teenager … [Read more...] about Storytellers: Institutionalized as a Teen
DRA Provides Public Comment on Arkansas’ Request for Renewal of the Home and Community-Based Services Waiver
July 12, 2016 Division of Medical Services Program Development and Quality Assurance P.O. Box 1437, Slot S295 Little Rock, AR 72203-1437 Re: Public … [Read more...] about DRA Provides Public Comment on Arkansas’ Request for Renewal of the Home and Community-Based Services Waiver
U.S. Dept. of Education Announces Settlements Reached in Seven States and One Territory Regarding Website Accessibility for People with Disabilities
The U.S. Department of Education has issued a press release announcing settlements that have been reached in seven states and one territory regarding … [Read more...] about U.S. Dept. of Education Announces Settlements Reached in Seven States and One Territory Regarding Website Accessibility for People with Disabilities
REV UP: Register, Educate, Vote and Use your Power
What is REV UP? REV UP is a campaign by the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD), which works with state and national coalitions … [Read more...] about REV UP: Register, Educate, Vote and Use your Power