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...
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!
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...
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...
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...