The federal Achieving a Better Life Experience, or ABLE, Act, became law in 2014, and now the first states are almost ready to implement it. ABLE … [Read more...] about Nebraska and Ohio set to launch ABLE accounts this summer
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SABE is Looking for Members
Self Advocates Becoming Empowered (SABE) is the self-advocacy organization of the United States. Founded in 1990, the SABE board of directors has been … [Read more...] about SABE is Looking for Members
This Saturday is “Show Your Mettle” Day in Honor of Limb Loss Awareness Month
Did you know that over 500 Americans a day lose a limb? The three primary causes of limb loss are vascular disease (54%), trauma (45%) and cancer … [Read more...] about This Saturday is “Show Your Mettle” Day in Honor of Limb Loss Awareness Month
Assistant Secretary on Aging Kathy Greenlee on Signing of Older Americans Act
April 19, 2016 President Signs Older Americans Act Statement from Assistant Secretary for Aging Kathy Greenlee President Obama signed the Older … [Read more...] about Assistant Secretary on Aging Kathy Greenlee on Signing of Older Americans Act
National Sibling Day: What about your child who doesn’t have a disability?
This past Sunday, April 10, was National Sibling Day. While parents of a child with a disability work hard to address all of the challenges coming … [Read more...] about National Sibling Day: What about your child who doesn’t have a disability?
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
Disability Rights Arkansas is Participating in #ArkansasGives!
Today is #ArkansasGives, hosted by Arkansas Community Foundation and supported by Arkansas Nonprofit Alliance. Disability Rights Arkansas is … [Read more...] about Disability Rights Arkansas is Participating in #ArkansasGives!
State Advocacy Group Responds to Reforms Planned at Arkansas Human Development Center
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 22, 2016 State Advocacy Group Responds to Reforms Planned at Arkansas Human Development Center Little … [Read more...] about State Advocacy Group Responds to Reforms Planned at Arkansas Human Development Center