“A Purpose in Life: Why Employment First Matters to Self-Advocates” is the title of a publication by Self-Advocates Becoming Empowered (SABE) and Green Mountain Self-Advocates. This publication defines and explains the concept of “employment first” and shares the perspectives of peer leaders in the Employment First movement about why employment is a critical component of […]
Come and be a part of developing our goals for the upcoming fiscal year! Disability Rights Arkansas will be holding a listening session in Helena at the Delta Health Education Center from 4pm to 6pm on April 27, 2018. We want to hear from people with disabilities and their families and communities about what their […]
Spread the Word to End the Word, a rally to raise awareness about the impact of using negative language to describe people with disabilities, will be held March 8, 2018 at 2pm at the Arkansas State Capitol. We hope to see you there!
The Bazelon Center has created a list of frequently asked questions (FAQ) for students in college who are having mental health issues and are not sure about what their rights are, or how to obtain an accommodation. Almost all universities must comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), either because they are publicly funded, […]
2018 CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS! The National Association for Rights Protection and Advocacy Annual Rights Conference SEPTEMBER 26 – 29, 2018 Baltimore, Maryland Holiday Inn Inner Harbor WORKSHOP PROPOSAL DEADLINE FEBRUARY 28, 2018 The National Association for Rights Protection and Advocacy (NARPA) is seeking workshop proposals which address strategies, ideas, programs, and emerging practices that […]
You Are Invited! Northeast Arkansas Self Advocate FREE Regional Training Date: 11/09/17 Time: 10 am to 2 pm Lunch provided Location: Centennial Bank 2901 East Highland Lane Jonesboro, AR 72401 To register or provide dietary restrictions, please call 1.800.482.1174 or email info@disabilityrightsar.org. Deadline to register is 11/7/17. This training is made possible through an agreement, authorized […]
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, a time to recognize the many and varied contributions of workers with disabilities. This is also an opportunity to educate others about the value of an inclusive workforce. With the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) now in place, we can be more hopeful than ever that the […]
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 half of bullying situations (57%) stop when a peer intervenes on behalf of the student being bullied Students with disabilities are two to three times more likely to be […]
The Center for Arkansas Legal Services and Legal Aid of Arkansas are teaming together to present: Fighting the 4,000 Cuts: Changes to Medicaid Home Care Programs, August 25, 2017 from 1-3pm at the Main Library, 100 South Rock Street, Little Rock, Arkansas. The training is promised to be totally accessible, but if you cannot make […]
As more and more people with disabilities attend college, more and more issues may surface for them. One issue can be a lack of accessibility, and/or difficulties with obtaining accommodations. Another can be the extra costs involved in attending college, including the need for specialized equipment and medical care. Fortunately, there are scholarships targeted to individuals […]
