"It should be a wrap-around for the youth, to give them the services they need," he said. "It's not supposed to turn into a punitive measure. That's … [Read more...] about From the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette: Helping hand can slap kids in jail
DRA Protests the Arkansas Department of Human Services Request for Emergency Rule-Making
NOTE: the updates provided in this article are all links to articles published by the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, as this story continues to … [Read more...] about DRA Protests the Arkansas Department of Human Services Request for Emergency Rule-Making
From the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette: 2 of Arkansas’ lockups for youths a danger, state told; inspectors report chaos
The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette published an article today about the response by the Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Youth … [Read more...] about From the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette: 2 of Arkansas’ lockups for youths a danger, state told; inspectors report chaos
In the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette: Call for shift in law allowing sub-minimum wage for people with disabilities stirs fear in state
The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette published an article in Sunday's paper (May 13, 2018) regarding the current state of employment for people with … [Read more...] about In the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette: Call for shift in law allowing sub-minimum wage for people with disabilities stirs fear in state
Northeast Arkansas Self-Advocate Training May 18, 2018 from 10am to 2pm at Centennial Bank, 2901 East Highland Lane in Joneboro
A free regional training will be held in Jonesboro for self-advocates on May 18, 2018. Lunch will be provided, so be sure to RSVP by May 15 so you … [Read more...] about Northeast Arkansas Self-Advocate Training May 18, 2018 from 10am to 2pm at Centennial Bank, 2901 East Highland Lane in Joneboro
A Purpose in Life: Why Employment First Matters to Self-Advocates
"A Purpose in Life: Why Employment First Matters to Self-Advocates" is the title of a publication by Self-Advocates Becoming Empowered (SABE) and … [Read more...] about A Purpose in Life: Why Employment First Matters to Self-Advocates
Disability Rights Arkansas to Hold a Listening Session in Helena, Arkansas April 27, 2018
Come and be a part of developing our goals for the upcoming fiscal year! Disability Rights Arkansas will be holding a listening session in Helena at … [Read more...] about Disability Rights Arkansas to Hold a Listening Session in Helena, Arkansas April 27, 2018
H.R. 4547 – Strengthening Protections for Social Security Beneficiaries Act of 2018
H. R. 4547- Strengthening Protections for Social Security Beneficiaries Act of 2018 has now passed both houses of Congress, and is on its way to the … [Read more...] about H.R. 4547 – Strengthening Protections for Social Security Beneficiaries Act of 2018
Disability Rights Arkansas Issues Report on Sheltered Workshops in the State
DRA's yearlong effort to monitor all of the sheltered workshops in the state culminated in a recently issued a report about the status of sheltered … [Read more...] about Disability Rights Arkansas Issues Report on Sheltered Workshops in the State