Check this page to find opportunities to provide your input! Your comments on how your state’s and country’s service systems work are very important to creating and improving services for all citizens.
What is a public comment? A public comment is a comment to a federal and/or state agency providing relevant feedback to a proposed rule or regulation under consideration by the government.
Who can make a public comment? Everyone! Public comments are open to all people (individuals, organizations, other agencies, business owners, stakeholders, etc.) interested in the proposed regulation.
Follow these links to find resources from the US Department of Health and Human Services and the Association of University Centers on Disabilities on public comments:
How to Participate in the Rulemaking Process
Public Comment and Regulations
Why is providing comments so important? Participating in this process ensures that YOU have a say in how you and your loved ones are served through government/public systems.
According to the Harvard Law School’s Center for Health Law and Policy Innovation, Public Commenting is an important opportunity to make your voice heard. It is essential to provide input in the development of effective rules and regulations that serve your community. Find out more in this document: Why Public Comments Matter
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Have you participated in one of our activities or funded program activities (training, events, etc.)? We would love to hear your story. Please share the impact that participating in our sponsored activity made in your life!
Download and fill it out electronically (or print the form, fill it out, scan it) and email it to our staff at ddcstaff@dfa.arkansas.gov to submit your story. You can even mail it to our office at
Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities Arkansas
1515 W. 7th Street, Suite 320-330
Little Rock, AR 72201
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CURRENT PUBLIC COMMENT OPPORTUNITIES LISTING:
- Buffalo National River to Improve Accessibility
The National Park Service (NPS) Buffalo National River is seeking comments on a draft plan that provides for more inclusive experiences for visitors with disabilities. The draft plan, a self-evaluation and transition plan (SETP), identifies areas in the park where the accessibility of public structures, campsites, river access points, signs, and services can be improved. The NPS looks forward to public input throughout this planning process. See the Press Release in full here. The draft SETP document is available on the NPS Planning, Environment and Public Comment (PEPC) website and can be accessed by clicking here.
Feedback Period: Ends July 31, 2024.
To review the draft plan and send online comments, follow the link, click on “Document List” or “Open for Comment” on the left side of the web page.
Public Comment Contact: Shannon Sawyer at (303) 870-4123
Press Release Contact: Casey Johannsen, (870) 449-4311 or email cassandra_johannsen@nps.gov
Please check back often for public comment opportunities, this section will be updated regularly.
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Public Comments to the Arkansas Department of Human Services
Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS)
Division of Medical Services (DMS)
P.O. Box 1437, Slot S295,
Little Rock, AR 72203-1437
P: 501.682.8292
F: 501.682.1197
All DHS proposed rules, public notices, and recently finalized rules may also be viewed at: Proposed Rules & Public Notices
Public comments to Arkansas DHS must be submitted in writing at the above address or at the following email address: ORP@dhs.arkansas.gov