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...
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...
