DRA has brochures that explain our programs and services. These materials can also be made available in other alternative formats upon request.

Disability Rights Arkansas has information available about disability-related legal rights. These materials were written to help you understand your rights and responsibilities under the law. All DRA materials are available in alternative formats upon request.

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Education

A Parent’s Guide to Special Education (The “Blue Book”) – English

A Parent’s Guide to Special Education (The “Blue Book”) – Spanish

Parent’s Guide to Special Education (simplified version) – English

 

Guardianship and Supported Decision Making

Guardianship Resource Manual

Psychiatric Advance Directive

Psychiatric Advance Directive – User Guide

 

Investigative Reports, Policy Briefs, Public Comments, and White Papers

Investigative Reports

Anti-Psychotic Medications in Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facilities: A Case Study – Overuse, Medical Neglect, and Lack of Oversight by Outside Agencies

2022 Arkansas Human Development Centers Incident Overviews

Arkansas Human Development Centers Incident Overviews – Video Coverage (Jan 1, 2023 – June 30, 2023)

 

Policy Briefs, Public Comments, and White Papers

Unfulfilled Promises: The Reality of FINS in Arkansas

Sheltered Workshops in Arkansas

 

Congressional Reports

FY2024 Senators Congressional Report

FY2024 1st Congressional District Report

FY2024 2nd Congressional District Report

FY2024 3rd Congressional District Report

FY2024 4th Congressional District Report