A Purpose in Life: Why Employment First Matters to Self-Advocates

by Susan Pierce | Apr 23, 2018 | Education, Employment, Featured, News, Self Advocacy

“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...

Disability Rights Arkansas to Hold a Listening Session in Helena, Arkansas April 27, 2018

by Susan Pierce | Apr 10, 2018 | Community, Featured, News, Self Advocacy

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...

Spread the Word to End the Word Rally at the Arkansas State Capitol March 8

by Susan Pierce | Feb 22, 2018 | Featured, News, Self Advocacy

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!

From the Bazelon Center: Frequently Asked Questions about Accommodations and Protections on College Campuses for People with Mental Health Issues

by Susan Pierce | Jan 17, 2018 | Access, Accessibility, Community, Education, Housing, Mental Health, News, Self Advocacy, Self-Advocacy / Training

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...

The National Association for Rights Protection and Advocacy (NARPA) is Issuing a Call for Presentations for Their September 2018 Conference

by Susan Pierce | Jan 4, 2018 | Mental Health, News, Self Advocacy

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...

Free Self-Advocacy Training in Jonesboro this Thursday!

by Susan Pierce | Nov 7, 2017 | Archives, Community, News, Self Advocacy, Self-Advocacy / Training

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...