Did you know that May is National Mental Health Month? The idea behind National Mental Health Month is to raise awareness about mental illness and … [Read more...] about May is National Mental Health Month
Adults with Asperger Syndrome Support Group Meeting This Wednesday at the Main Library in Downtown Little Rock
Would you like to connect with other adults with Asperger's? Darren Morris, a self-advocate coordinator, will facilitate this meeting to discuss his … [Read more...] about Adults with Asperger Syndrome Support Group Meeting This Wednesday at the Main Library in Downtown Little Rock
Excellent information from the ADA National Network about Service and Emotional Support Animals
Are you confused about the difference between service animals and emotional support animals? About the difference in how support animals are covered … [Read more...] about Excellent information from the ADA National Network about Service and Emotional Support Animals
Overview of Bills Impacting Medicaid that were Introduced in the 91st General Assembly
If you are impacted in any way by Medicaid, you will want to keep abreast of the legislation introduced during the 91st General Assembly that affects … [Read more...] about Overview of Bills Impacting Medicaid that were Introduced in the 91st General Assembly
DRA’s Board of Directors Holding a Public Forum in Northwest Arkansas April 21, 2017
When: April 21, 2017 Where: The Chancellor Hotel, 70 N. East Avenue, Fayetteville, AR Time: 3:30pm to 5:30pm Disability Rights Arkansas’ Board of … [Read more...] about DRA’s Board of Directors Holding a Public Forum in Northwest Arkansas April 21, 2017
Governor Signs the Patricia Heath Act
Governor Hutchinson signed into law the Patricia Heath Act yesterday. This act affirms the right of Arkansans with disabilities to utilize a service … [Read more...] about Governor Signs the Patricia Heath Act
Cerebral Palsy Group is an Online Resource for Cerebral Palsy Information and Support
How much do you know about cerebral palsy (CP)? Did you know that nearly 8,000 babies and infants are diagnosed with cerebral palsy every year, and … [Read more...] about Cerebral Palsy Group is an Online Resource for Cerebral Palsy Information and Support
April is Limb Loss Awareness Month
April is National Limb Loss Awareness Month. Each day, more than 500 Americans undergo amputation of a limb, more than half as a result of vascular … [Read more...] about April is Limb Loss Awareness Month
April is Autism Acceptance Month
April is Autism Acceptance month. How is this different from autism awareness? Awareness, by definition, is the knowledge that something exists. … [Read more...] about April is Autism Acceptance Month