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...
by Susan Pierce | Oct 6, 2017 | Archives, Community, Employment, Featured, News, Self Advocacy
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...
by Susan Pierce | Oct 6, 2017 | Archives, Community, Education, Featured, News, Self Advocacy, Special Education
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...
by Susan Pierce | Aug 7, 2017 | Community, Healthcare, Long Term Care, News, Self Advocacy
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...
by Susan Pierce | Aug 3, 2017 | Accessibility, Community, Education, News, Self Advocacy
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...
by Susan Pierce | Aug 1, 2017 | Archives, Community, Featured, News, Self Advocacy
Downtown Little Rock will be the setting for a regional self-advocacy conference, “Where Do You Fit Into the Puzzle?” The keynote speaker is Tia Nelis, a leader in the U.S. self-advocacy movement for individuals with developmental and intellectual...
