Disability Rights Arkansas

Disability Rights Arkansas DRA is a statewide nonprofit organization that advocates for the rights of people with disabilities. As a part of that mandate, every state and U.S.

Disability Rights Arkansas provides equal rights and public access protection for people with all types of disabilities. We advocate for basic rights (like access to public places), guard against abuse and neglect in public facilities (such as the use of deadly restraints or the seclusion of children) and provide legal oversight of state agencies to ensure accountability in housing, treatment, emp

loyment, education and other direct services. P&As are the only legally based advocacy organization established by Congress to protect the rights of individuals with disabilities. territory has a P&A system in place working to provide legal protection and advocacy services for people with disabilities.

Check out this event in Mountain Home.  Spend some time mingling with individuals and making new friends.
05/29/2026

Check out this event in Mountain Home. Spend some time mingling with individuals and making new friends.

We are getting closer to our first ever Table Talk and Table Talk Jr coming to Mountain Home. This is such a wonderful and exciting opportunity for members of our teenage and adult neurodivergent community! Visit spectrumconnectionofarkansas.com and under the events tab select which Table Talk you would like to attend to register. We can’t wait to see you there! Spots are filling up so make sure to get registered soon.

Where: Cove Coffee
When: Saturday June 20, 2026
Table Talk Jr(age 12-17) 1:00-3:00 pm
Table Talk (18+) 4:00-6:00 pm

May 21st is Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) ♿💙  Today is dedicated to promoting digital inclusion and ensuring...
05/20/2026

May 21st is Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) ♿💙

Today is dedicated to promoting digital inclusion and ensuring equitable access for more than one billion people with disabilities worldwide. GAAD encourages important conversations, learning, and action around web accessibility, reminding us that everyone deserves access to information, technology, and online spaces.

Join us in championing accessibility and advocating for inclusion across all formats, for all people. Together, we can help build a more accessible world. 🌍✨

https://disability-rights-arkansas-inc.monkeypod.io/give/support-disability-rights-arkansas

📣 We’re hiring!Disability Rights Arkansas is seeking 2 attorneys to join our team and help protect and advance the right...
05/19/2026

📣 We’re hiring!

Disability Rights Arkansas is seeking 2 attorneys to join our team and help protect and advance the rights of people with disabilities across the state.

If you’re passionate about advocacy, litigation, and making a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply.

Learn more and apply here: 👉

Join us in advancing justice and equality in Arkansas.

Join us in celebrating **National Speech‑Language Pathologist Day**! 💙🗣️  Today we honor the incredible work of SLPs who...
05/13/2026

Join us in celebrating **National Speech‑Language Pathologist Day**! 💙🗣️

Today we honor the incredible work of SLPs who diagnose and treat communication, language, and swallowing disorders. Across the country, more than **119,000 speech‑language pathologists** make a life‑changing impact every day.

You’ll find these dedicated professionals in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, nursing homes, schools, early intervention programs, universities, and private practices — all working to help individuals find their voices and improve their quality of life.

Thank you to all the amazing SLPs for your compassion, expertise, and commitment to helping others communicate with confidence! 🙌 https://disability-rights-arkansas-inc.monkeypod.io/give/support-disability-rights-arkansas

May is Mental Health Awareness Month 💚  Join us as we work to break the stigma, raise awareness, and advocate for the su...
05/07/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month 💚

Join us as we work to break the stigma, raise awareness, and advocate for the support needs of individuals living with mental health disorders.

The 2026 theme, **“More Good Days,”** reminds us that with understanding, resources, and community support, we can help create brighter, healthier days for everyone.

Together, we can make a meaningful impact. 💚✨ https://disability-rights-arkansas-inc.monkeypod.io/give/support-disability-rights-arkansas

As April comes to an end, let’s remember Autism Acceptance is not just for one month. 💙Acceptance doesn’t have an expira...
04/29/2026

As April comes to an end, let’s remember Autism Acceptance is not just for one month. 💙
Acceptance doesn’t have an expiration date. It’s a lifelong commitment to listening, learning, and creating a world where autistic individuals are valued, included, and empowered every single day.
Be part of the change.
Choose understanding.
Choose inclusion.
Choose acceptance—365 days a year.
https://disability-rights-arkansas-inc.monkeypod.io/give/support-disability-rights-arkansas

Awareness Begins with UnderstandingAutism is not a puzzle to be solved, it’s a spectrum of unique strengths, perspective...
04/15/2026

Awareness Begins with Understanding

Autism is not a puzzle to be solved, it’s a spectrum of unique strengths, perspectives, and needs. 💙

At Disability Rights Arkansas, we believe understanding leads to acceptance, and acceptance leads to inclusion.

Together, we can build a more supportive community for all individuals. To join us in our efforts to demand education inclusion you can donate here: https://disability-rights-arkansas-inc.monkeypod.io/give/support-disability-rights-arkansas

Good news! Disability Rights Arkansas will resume accepting new cases on Monday, April 13, 2026. Thank you for your pati...
04/13/2026

Good news! Disability Rights Arkansas will resume accepting new cases on Monday, April 13, 2026. Thank you for your patience and support.

DRA is proud to be exhibiting at the 13th Annual Family Bistro Conference & Disability Resource Expo in Monticello.  The...
04/11/2026

DRA is proud to be exhibiting at the 13th Annual Family Bistro Conference & Disability Resource Expo in Monticello. The event runs from 8 am to 1 pm at the Southeast Arkansas Education Service Cooperative. Stop by and say hi!

Address

400 W Capitol Avenue
Little Rock, AR
72201

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

(800) 482-1174

Website

https://linktr.ee/disabilityrightsar

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