Disability rights

Disability Rights Arkansas released a statement last week that without new federal funding, they will be forced to make difficult decisions to preserve their ability to serve existing clients. Ozarks at Large's Matthew Moore speaks with Tom Masseau, executive director of DRA.

The bill would require DRA to submit reports to a state legislative subcommittee in addition to federal oversight agencies.

Nearly 1 in 3 Arkansans has a disability. Jonathan Taylor, executive director for the Arkansas Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities, discusses what his group is doing to make voting more accessible for everyone.

Bonnie Grimes Elementary School in Rogers won $50,000 to go toward building an inclusive playground. The convenience store chain Casey's awarded the school this money as part of their "Cash for Classrooms" program.

Bonnie Grimes Elementary School in Rogers won $50,000 to go toward building an inclusive playground. The convenience store chain Casey's awarded the school this money as part of their "Cash for Classrooms" program.

The University of Arkansas released a statement on March 24, 2021 telling faculty and staff to plan for a 100 percent return to campus, and that…

A bill that would allow certain adults with cognitive or intellectual disabilities to have supportive decision-making rights, rather than more restrictive…

LifeStyles hosted a COVID-19 vaccination clinic for about 160 of its clients and staff yesterday. The governor expanded eligibility to all Arkansans with…

Disability Rights Arkansas Hopes the Arkansas Legislature will look at the budget and conditions at the Booneville Human Development Center and consider…

A new Northwest Arkansas disability rights organization participated in an awareness fair in Fayetteville recently. As Jacqueline Froelich reports one…