DRA is Arkansas’s protection and advocacy organization. We help people with disabilities. Sometimes they need legal representation, or information, or … [Read more...] about Speak Up Arkansas: The Year in Review
Governor’s proposed tax cuts: A bad deal for Arkansans with disabilities
Governor Hutchinson is planning to call a special session of the state legislature to reduce the top individual tax rate in Arkansas. While lower … [Read more...] about Governor’s proposed tax cuts: A bad deal for Arkansans with disabilities
SPEAK UP ARKANSAS: Disability Visibility in Public Policy airs TONIGHT on KABF 88.3
The Arkansas Alliance for Disability Advocacy is a new program of Disability Rights Arkansas, aimed at increasing disability visibility in public … [Read more...] about SPEAK UP ARKANSAS: Disability Visibility in Public Policy airs TONIGHT on KABF 88.3
Self-Advocates have their say tonight on Speak Up Arkansas
People with disabilities have the right to manage their own lives and make their own decisions, with support if they need it. And self-advocates … [Read more...] about Self-Advocates have their say tonight on Speak Up Arkansas
Disability community opposes Senate Bill 24, “Stand Your Ground”
Disability Rights Arkansas Executive Director Tom Masseau has signed onto the following letter, along with people with disabilities, their families, … [Read more...] about Disability community opposes Senate Bill 24, “Stand Your Ground”
#ARLEG Update – 1/13/2021
Ready...set...GO. The 93rd Arkansas General Assembly is under way! The 93rd General Assembly convened this week for their regular session. This … [Read more...] about #ARLEG Update – 1/13/2021
Speak Up Arkansas sheds light on the horrors of solitary confinement
Nine out of ten people who spend time in prison in Arkansas eventually return home to their communities to begin a new life. And what happens in … [Read more...] about Speak Up Arkansas sheds light on the horrors of solitary confinement
Life’s no holiday in our state’s psychiatric residential treatment facilities
What are YOU thankful for this holiday season? A warm, comfortable bed? Safety and security? Connection to those you love? Right here in our … [Read more...] about Life’s no holiday in our state’s psychiatric residential treatment facilities
Disability voters, ASSEMBLE. Tonight on KABF-FM 88.3
Voters with disabilities represent a large, diverse community. Like every other voter, people with disabilities care most about the policies that … [Read more...] about Disability voters, ASSEMBLE. Tonight on KABF-FM 88.3