Episode Summary: On this episode of Speak Up Arkansas, we are joined by Senator Joyce Elliott with Get Loud Arkansas as well as Rebecca Zimmerman … [Read more...] about Speak Up Arkansas: Why Voting in Every Election is Important
Speak Up Arkansas: Back to School with IEPs
Episode Summary: This is an important time of year for parents, students, and educators – back to school! It can also be a frustrating and scary … [Read more...] about Speak Up Arkansas: Back to School with IEPs
Disability Advocates Rally at the Capitol for Annual Pie Day Event
The Arkansas Alliance of Disability Advocates hosted its annual Pie Day event at the Arkansas State Capitol on Monday, March 14. An estimated 165 … [Read more...] about Disability Advocates Rally at the Capitol for Annual Pie Day Event
Speak Up Arkansas: Talking self-advocacy, disability rights…and pie
March 14 (3/14…get it?) is Pie Day at the Arkansas State Capitol! Every year since 2019, disability advocates have converged on the Capitol during … [Read more...] about Speak Up Arkansas: Talking self-advocacy, disability rights…and pie
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
Senate Public Health Committee Meeting Notice – TOMORROW, Friday, Oct. 1
UPDATE: The agenda for tomorrow's meeting is up. Click here to view the agenda. Tomorrow, Friday, October 1 at 8:30 a.m., the Senate Public Health … [Read more...] about Senate Public Health Committee Meeting Notice – TOMORROW, Friday, Oct. 1
FIRST PERSON: Why some people with disabilities might still be hesitant to get vaccinated
DRA can help you get access to the vaccine - call our toll-free number at (800) 482-1174. Vaccines are available across the state, free of charge. The … [Read more...] about FIRST PERSON: Why some people with disabilities might still be hesitant to get vaccinated
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”