"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
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
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
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
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 Health Law Program Provides Information About the Impact of Medicaid Caps for Arkansas
The National Health Law Program has drafted a document for each state about the impact of Medicaid Caps. Below is the document demonstrating the … [Read more...] about National Health Law Program Provides Information About the Impact of Medicaid Caps for Arkansas
DRA Submits Comments Regarding the State’s Amendments to the 1915(c) HCBS Waiver Application
Disability Rights Arkansas is submitting comments to the State today with regards to the proposed amendments to the State's 1915(c) HCBS Waiver … [Read more...] about DRA Submits Comments Regarding the State’s Amendments to the 1915(c) HCBS Waiver Application
DRA Comments on the Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Statewide Settings Transition Plan
RE: Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Statewide Settings Transition Plan To Whom It May Concern: Disability Rights Arkansas (DRA) is … [Read more...] about DRA Comments on the Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Statewide Settings Transition Plan
DRA Provides Public Comment on Arkansas’ Request for Renewal of the Home and Community-Based Services Waiver
July 12, 2016 Division of Medical Services Program Development and Quality Assurance P.O. Box 1437, Slot S295 Little Rock, AR 72203-1437 Re: Public … [Read more...] about DRA Provides Public Comment on Arkansas’ Request for Renewal of the Home and Community-Based Services Waiver