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Disability Rights Center

Thank you for visiting the Disability Rights Center of Arkansas. The Disability Rights Center of Arkansas (DRC) is the federally funded and authorized Protection and Advocacy (P&A) system and Client Assistance Program (CAP) for people with disabilities in Arkansas. DRC is authorized to advocate for and protect human, civil and legal rights of all Arkansans with disabilities consistent with federal law. DRC services are provided free of charge. DRC, a nonprofit agency, is independent from state or local government. 

MISSION STATEMENT
“To passionately assist the lives of people with disabilities through education, empowerment, and protection of their legal rights."

Through leadership of its Governing Board, Advisory Councils and volunteer support, DRC staff provides services to children and adults with disabilities throughout Arkansas. We strive to serve our clients’ expressed wishes.

Disability Rights Center of Arkansas provides protection and advocacy services to people with disabilities in Arkansas under these Federal programs:
 
The Latest edition of our newsletter, the PandA Brief, is now available to download in PDF format. In this edition you'll find information on voting access for Arkansans in the 2012 elections, DRC helps a student with traumatic brain injury overcome an administrative hurdle and obtain the tuition payment she needed to continue her education, and a look at what assistive technology is and how it can help individuals with disabilities. You will also find a special insert on voting rights and the Help America Vote Act, describing the right of people with disabilities to fully participate in the electoral process, and the role and responsibility of DRC as well as local and state government to ensure that everyone has an equal opportunity to vote. Click now to download your copy of the newsletter!