Spread the Word to End the Word, a rally to raise awareness about the impact of using negative language to describe people with disabilities, will be … [Read more...] about Spread the Word to End the Word Rally at the Arkansas State Capitol March 8
DRA’s Public Comments Regarding Proposed Changes to Retroactive Eligibility for Medicaid
February 9, 2018 Division of Medical Services Office of Policy Development P.O. Box 1437 (Slot S295) Little Rock, Arkansas 72203-1437 RE: Medical … [Read more...] about DRA’s Public Comments Regarding Proposed Changes to Retroactive Eligibility for Medicaid
Press Release from the National Disability Rights Network about Protection for Social Security Beneficiaries
For Immediate Release House of Representatives Creates New Protection and Advocacy for Social Security Beneficiaries WASHINGTON – Last … [Read more...] about Press Release from the National Disability Rights Network about Protection for Social Security Beneficiaries
Disability Rights Arkansas Cites Mistreatment at Two State-Run Juvenile Facilities
UPDATE 2/14/18: The Arkansas Nonprofit News Network in Arkansas released their investigative report about the juvenile lockups in Dermott; the article … [Read more...] about Disability Rights Arkansas Cites Mistreatment at Two State-Run Juvenile Facilities
UPDATE to As a Federal Government Shutdown Looms…
UPDATE: The president signed a bill Monday evening to reopen the federal government; however,the funding has been reinstated only until February 8, … [Read more...] about UPDATE to As a Federal Government Shutdown Looms…
From the Bazelon Center: Frequently Asked Questions about Accommodations and Protections on College Campuses for People with Mental Health Issues
The Bazelon Center has created a list of frequently asked questions (FAQ) for students in college who are having mental health issues and are not sure … [Read more...] about From the Bazelon Center: Frequently Asked Questions about Accommodations and Protections on College Campuses for People with Mental Health Issues
National Public Radio’s “Abused and Betrayed” Series Depicts the Epidemic of Sexual Abuse of People with Intellectual Disabilities
Joe Shapiro's NPR series on the sexual abuse of people with intellectual disabilities can be found at: Abused and Betrayed . The series started … [Read more...] about National Public Radio’s “Abused and Betrayed” Series Depicts the Epidemic of Sexual Abuse of People with Intellectual Disabilities
The National Association for Rights Protection and Advocacy (NARPA) is Issuing a Call for Presentations for Their September 2018 Conference
2018 CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS! The National Association for Rights Protection and Advocacy Annual Rights Conference SEPTEMBER 26 – 29, 2018 Baltimore, … [Read more...] about The National Association for Rights Protection and Advocacy (NARPA) is Issuing a Call for Presentations for Their September 2018 Conference
Let’s Dispel Myths About Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
Many individuals, particularly those with intellectual and developmental disabilities, are not given the opportunity to access augmentative and … [Read more...] about Let’s Dispel Myths About Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)