The Brain Injury Association of America (BIA) provides information and resources for anyone dealing with a brain injury, whether you are the individual who sustained a brain injury, or you are a family member, a caregiver, or even just a friend. The BIA website covers issues ranging from diagnosis and treatment to to what to […]
Disability Rights Arkansas has secured a copy of the agreement between the Arkansas Department of Human Services and the Provider-Led Arkansas Shared Savings Entity (PASSE) providers. The PDF document can be viewed here, and provides extensive information about the responsibilities of the entities involved, enrollment, member services, performance standards, responsibilities of both parties, reporting requirements, […]
If you voted and encountered any accessibility issues because of your disability, check out the information below on how to file a complaint. You will also find a form DRA created that will make it easier for you to file a complaint:
If you are a self-advocate in northeast Arkansas, please join us Friday, September 28, at the Jonesboro Public Library from 10am to noon. We are really working hard to increase the self-advocacy network in Arkansas, and we’d love to have your input and ideas. Share your experiences- what has worked for you, and what hasn’t- […]
NOTE: this meeting was originally scheduled for July 24; please note the date has moved up exactly one week. A regional meeting will be held in Jonesboro for self-advocates on July 17, 2018. For more details, see below:
A free regional training will be held in Jonesboro for self-advocates on May 18, 2018. Lunch will be provided, so be sure to RSVP by May 15 so you can be included in the lunch count. For more details, see below:
“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, […]
