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A great program that provides Arkansans access to enjoy the Natural State🌳♿

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handle.invalid Accessibility Across Arkansas @handle.invalid · Nov 25
The All-Terrain Wheelchair Program provides access to unpaved trails for people with mobility limitations. This equipment is available free of charge, but requires reservations. (Visit our website to reserve.)
Thank you to Arkansas State Parks for partnering with us to develop this program!
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November 25, 2024 at 4:34 PM
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“If you take away those federal funds, you’re taking away qualified teachers,” said Kyla Bishop, an attorney with @disabilityrightsar.bsky.social

Check out the article from @motherjones.com & @metrauxjulia.bsky.social

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juliametraux.bsky.social Julia Métraux @juliametraux.bsky.social · Jan 13
I reported on what's at stake if Donald Trump and Congressional Republicans follow through on Project 2025's plan to dismantle the federal Department of Education at @motherjones.com. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Project 2025's plan to dismantle public education—and screw over disabled kids
Nearly nine million students rely on DOE-backed disability accommodations.
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January 15, 2025 at 8:16 PM
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DRA is at The Capitol today for Brain Injury Awareness Day until 2pm! March is #BrainInjuryAwarenessMonth.

Did you know that an estimated 33,126 Arkansans are living with long-term disabilities as a result of Traumatic Brain Injury?

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March 13, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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We're taking a little break from our social media, but we'll be back in the New Year! 🎉

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Disability Rights Arkansas. It's time to break.
December 19, 2024 at 11:50 PM
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"This vaguely-worded legislation creates opportunities for massive government overreach and will do nothing to improve services for Arkansans with disabilities."

HB1382 Is Bad for Arkansans With Disabilities. Here's Why: forarpeople.org/hb1382-attac...

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Vote no to HB1382. HB1382 is bad for Arkansans with disabilities. Take action against HB1382. Disability Rights Arkansas.
February 28, 2025 at 4:42 PM
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Disability Rights Arkansas was invited to speak at the Public Health, Welfare and Labor Committee joint meeting at the Capitol on Monday, November 25.

To watch, visit: bit.ly/DRACapitol
Timestamp: 11:21:40
Once on the page, click the "Video" icon to watch.

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December 19, 2024 at 12:27 AM
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Today, we honor Ed and his memory by continuing his work to protect and advocate for the rights of people with disabilities.

Learn more about Ed Roberts here: edrobertsandassociates.org

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northeastada.adata.org Northeast ADA Center @northeastada.adata.org · Jan 23
January 23 is Ed Roberts Day! Today we honor his life and legacy! #EdRobertsDay
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January 23, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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Our Director of Legal Services & Advocacy, Thomas Nichols, sat down with Osyrus Bolly to discuss about the importance eliminating juvenile fines and fees, data collection &, building statewide engagement around SB340.
Listen Now🎧: spoti.fi/3QO0l90

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#BreakingNews Support Senate Bill 340 to End Juvenile Fines & Fees in Arkansas: Special Episode with Thomas Nichols from Disability Rights Arkansas
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March 5, 2025 at 10:55 PM
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I will bring it up ANY chance I get😇🤪 Call us today toll free: (800)-482-1174 ☎️ or visit us online: disabilityrightsar.org/how-to-get-h...

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January 27, 2025 at 8:32 PM
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A reminder, to stay vigilant! Continue to contact your Senators and tell them to VOTE NO to HB1382🚫

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disabilityrightsar.bsky.social Disability Rights Arkansas @disabilityrightsar.bsky.social · Feb 14
🚨DRA Opposes HB1382 🚨
We have released a new statement, which addresses the amendment made to HB1382.

To see the full list of reasons we oppose this bill, view our fact sheet: disabilityrightsar.org/inthenews/

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Updated to address amendment. DRA opposes HB1382. Disability Rights Arkansas.
February 21, 2025 at 9:19 PM
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“…I feel like this is a one-sided argument mandating a nonprofit to make reports when they have repeatedly said that the reports are made available. I feel like it’s government overreach.”

The bill, HB1382, will head to the full House next.
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February 12, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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Systemic failures. Ongoing harm. Children at risk.

This report highlights the devastating impact that oversight gaps can have on the safety & well-being of children.

Hold Little Creek & Acadia Healthcare accountable.

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December 17, 2024 at 11:07 PM
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We are BACK! Here’s to #2025🎊 2024 was a great year for DRA & we are eager to continue vigorously advocate/enforce the legal rights of people with disabilities in #Arkansas.

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January 6, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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On March 12, 1990, disability advocates called for immediate action by Congress on passing the Americans with Disabilities Act, by climbing the U.S. Capitol's inaccessible west side steps

Read More: www.pbs.org/wgbh/america...

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The Iconic Civil Rights Protest You Don't Know | American Experience | PBS
Meet the protesters who crawled their way into history—and changed how all Americans live.
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March 12, 2025 at 8:51 PM
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DRA has a new legislative tool on our website! ⚖️📜🗞️ You can stay up to date on the Arkansas State Legislature this session.

To learn more, visit: disabilityrightsar.org/legislation/

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January 24, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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Prone restraint is dangerous everywhere & illegal in Arkansas schools.

"School personnel shall not use the following on a student: ... (5) Prone restraint or other restraint that restricts the breathing of a student." Ark. Code Ann. § 6-18-2405(h).
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January 29, 2025 at 7:21 PM
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The Senate Committee on Public Health, Welfare, and Labor meeting will be at 10AM in Room 272.

If you are unable to attend in person, a live video will be available on their page: arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail...

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HB1382 Bill Information
This site is maintained by the Arkansas Bureau of Legislative Research, Information Systems Dept., and is the official website of the Arkansas General Assembly.
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March 19, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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Our Silent Auction, "Silent Night, Empowering Rights", is now live!

View the auction: www.32auctions.com/DRA-Silent-N...

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Silent Auction. Silent Night, Empowering Rights. December 4-13.
December 4, 2024 at 4:51 PM
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🎙️ #NewEpisode Alert! Join us on our podcast 'Including You' as we sit down with Christian Adcock, Voting Rights and Public Policy Specialist at Disability Rights Arkansas,

Tune in & learn how to make a difference: www.buzzsprout.com/2094536/epis...

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February 3, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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🎙️New Episode Alert

Have you tuned into our latest podcast episode? Listen now: bit.ly/4jDYrFd

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January 22, 2025 at 10:51 PM
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February 12, 2025 at 9:15 AM
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POV: You find out our services are FREE‼️✨ Give us a call today, toll free: 800-482-1174📞

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February 7, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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Hi @bsky.app👋 We are DRA!

We want our state to be one in which the rights of all people are respected. All people have the right to be equal members of their communities & to live with self-determination.

Visit: disabilityrightsar.org

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Text Reads: What We Do: Sometimes our clients need legal advice or representation. Sometimes they need information or referral to another agency for services. We provide information about voting rights, self-advocacy, and laws & policies that affect the lives of people with disabilities. We can intervene in cases of abuse or neglect. We monitor facilities to ensure that they are accessible. Disability Rights Arkansas.
November 19, 2024 at 9:49 PM
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#Arkansas has 75 counties—55 of them reached out and got help from us in 2024. The need is real, and we're taking action.

Need help?
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March 28, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Statement from Tom Masseau, Executive Director, Disability Rights Arkansas:

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On February 3, 2025, Rep. Jack Ladyman (R-Jonesboro) introduced HB1382. The bill requires Disability Rights Arkansas (DRA) as the designated Protection & Advocacy agency for the state & the designated Client Assistance Program (CAP) for the state, to report to the Hospital, Medicaid, & Developmental Disabilities Study Subcommittee of the Legislative Council. Disability Rights Arkansas is an independent, non-profit, non-partisan organization authorized by Federal and State law to protect & advocate for the civil & legal rights of people with disabilities in the State of Arkansas since 1980. DRA services include information & referral, short-term assistance, technical assistance, legal representation, systemic advocacy, monitoring, & training. DRA provides an extra layer of protection to people with disabilities in Arkansas at no cost to the state. HB1382 is an overreach by the state to exercise oversight of an independent non-profit organization. The bill would mandate DRA report not only on details of our work to protect & advocate on behalf of people with developmental disabilities, but to provide information about our finances, contractual relationships, & “all information requested” by the committee. There is no exception in the bill for confidential client information or other privileged information. We already report on a regular basis to our federal funders, & we are audited annually by an independent firm. Our organization is required by federal law to investigate abuse, neglect, and exploitation. With excess funds remaining, we may handle cases in other areas, such as Special Education & Medicaid. If HB1382 passes, the additional time & expense we anticipate from complying with these unfunded legislative mandates will affect our ability to handle those cases in the future. All of that information is already publicly available.
February 5, 2025 at 3:06 PM