Trouble Voting Because of Your Disability? Here’s How to File a Complaint (Form included)

by Susan Pierce | Nov 5, 2018 | Featured, News, Self Advocacy, Voting

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: Download (PDF, 209KB) Download...

Northeast Arkansas Self-Advocate Regional Meeting Friday, September 28 in Jonesboro

by Susan Pierce | Sep 14, 2018 | Community, News, Self Advocacy

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. ...

Northeast Arkansas Self-Advocate Regional Meeting July 17, 2018 from 10am to 12pm at Centennial Bank, 2901 East Highland Lane in Jonesboro

by Susan Pierce | Jun 29, 2018 | Community, Featured, News, Self Advocacy, Self-Advocacy / Training

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: Download (PDF,...

Northeast Arkansas Self-Advocate Training May 18, 2018 from 10am to 2pm at Centennial Bank, 2901 East Highland Lane in Joneboro

by Susan Pierce | Apr 30, 2018 | Community, Featured, News, Self Advocacy, Self-Advocacy / Training

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: Download (PDF,...

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...