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.
In an effort to ensure you have the information you need to become a better advocate, we will frequently post information from various sources. The information posted is accurate at the time it is posted.
DRA Blue Book
The “Blue Book” is designed to help the reader better understand the law governing the education of students with disabilities.
The book is not intended to offer specific legal advice.
A Parent's Guide to Special Education
The Parent’s Guide to Special Education is a version of the Blue Book that is framed in a QA format.
Additional Resources
Accessibility
Employment
Frequently Asked Questions about Federal Disability Hiring Efforts (outside link)
Little Rock field office of the EEOC (outside link)
Arkansas Rehabilitation Services – The state agency for you if you have a disability and would like to work. (outside link)
ARS directory of field offices and the counties each serves (outside link)
Housing
Service Animals
Social Security
Transportation
Traumatic Brain Injury
Medicaid/Medicare
Assistive Technology
Guardianship
Mental Health
Long Term Care
Juvenile Justice
Special Education
Veterans
Voting