DRA Fiscal Year 2016 Priorities Suvey

Disability Rights Arkansas Fiscal Year 2016 Priority Survey

Disability Rights Arkansas is seeking public input for our draft Fiscal Year 2016 Priorities listed below. Your input into this process ensures that the priorities have an impact on the lives of Arkansans with disabilities. Please note, these goals are not listed in any prioritized order. The specific activities and case selection criteria related to each objective will be developed prior to October 1, 2015.

Please indicate your preference by selecting the priorities that are most important to you. Deadline to complete survey is July 10, 2015. If you require an alternative format, please contact Disability Rights Arkansas at 1.800.482.1174.

Thank you for your participation.

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* 1. Check all that apply.

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Advocate for the elimination of the Arkansas DD Waiver waiting list.

Advocate for the reduction and elimination of restraint and seclusion in institutions, juvenile treatment centers and schools.

Advocate for appropriate discharge planning into the community from institutions.

Advocate for alternatives to guardianship.

Advocate for full access to public buildings and events.

Advocate to ensure Arkansans with disabilities are free from discrimination in housing.

Advocate for youth in Juvenile Treatment Centers to receive appropriate mental health and education supports.

Advocate for students in special education to have appropriate educational programs developed.

Advocate for supported employment options.

Advocate for individuals seeking competitive employment.

Advocate for improved access to services within Arkansas Rehabilitation Services.

Advocate for effective transition plans for individuals transitioning from school to work.

Advocate to ensure Arkansans with disabilities are free from harassment and/or retaliation and receive a reasonable accommodation in employment.

Advocate for meaningful consumer participation in all areas.

Monitor and investigate allegations of abuse and/or neglect in institutions, Juvenile Treatment Centers, Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facilities and Community Rehabilitation Programs.

Other (please specify)

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* 2. The most important issue facing Arkansans with disabilities is: w 0

The following questions are optional:

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* 3. I identify as a: w 0

Person with a disability

Family Member

Provider

Professional

Advocate

Other (please specify)

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* 4. I live in: w 0

Northwest Region

Northeast Region

Southwest Region

Southeast Region

Central Region

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* 5. Type of disability: w 0

Developmental Disability

Physical Disability

Deaf/hearing Impairment

Mental Illness

Learning Disability

Blind/visual Impairment

Brain Injury

Intellectual Disability

Other (please specify)

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* 5. Type of disability: w 0

* 1. Check all that apply.

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