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)
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Have Released a Roadmap to Behavioral Health Services
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released a Roadmap to Behavioral Health Services. This is a guide to using mental … [Read more...] about The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Have Released a Roadmap to Behavioral Health Services
Free Self-Advocacy Training in Jonesboro this Thursday!
You Are Invited! Northeast Arkansas Self Advocate FREE Regional Training Date: 11/09/17 Time: 10 am to 2 pm Lunch provided Location: Centennial … [Read more...] about Free Self-Advocacy Training in Jonesboro this Thursday!
November is National Epilepsy Awareness Month
Did you know that November is National Epilepsy Awareness Month? In 2003, Congress passed a formal resolution declaring the month of November as … [Read more...] about November is National Epilepsy Awareness Month
DRA Comments on HHS Strategic Plan
October 27, 2017 Office of the Assistance Secretary for Planning and Evaluation Strategic Planning Team Department of Health and Human Services 200 … [Read more...] about DRA Comments on HHS Strategic Plan
National Disability Employment Awareness Month 2017: Inclusion Drives Innovation
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, a time to recognize the many and varied contributions of workers with disabilities. This … [Read more...] about National Disability Employment Awareness Month 2017: Inclusion Drives Innovation
October is National Bullying Prevention Month
Facts about bullying: More than one out of five students (20.8%) report being bullied 64% of children who were bullied did not report it More than … [Read more...] about October is National Bullying Prevention Month
DRA’s FY18 Proposed Priorities Open for Comment Until September 27, 2017
DRA has drafted the proposed Priorities for fiscal year 2018, which runs from October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018. The proposed priorities are … [Read more...] about DRA’s FY18 Proposed Priorities Open for Comment Until September 27, 2017
DRA Had Warned of Insufficient Staffing Levels at Youth Facility Where Staff Fired After Recent Escapes
A jail supervisor at the Lewisville Juvenile Treatment Center (LJTC) was fired after two teenagers escaped from the facility last week. While no … [Read more...] about DRA Had Warned of Insufficient Staffing Levels at Youth Facility Where Staff Fired After Recent Escapes