Resources

Arkansas

ADA Center
Southwest ADA Center
TIRR Memorial Hermann – ILRU
1333 Moursund
Houston, TX 77030
(713) 797-7171/(800) 949-4232
swdbtac@ilru.org
http://www.southwestada.org/

Assistive Technology
ICAN Arkansas
900 W. 7th St. 
Little Rock, AR 72201
9501) 666-8868/(800) 828-2799
http://ar-ican.org/

Autism
Arkansas Autism Resource & Outreach Center
322 Main St., Suite 501
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 454-8542/(800) 342-2923
ddvarady@uark.edu
http://aaroc.org/

Autism Speaks
http://communities.autismspeaks.org/site/c.ihLPK1PDLoF/b.7501055/k.6BE9/Autism_Speaks_in_Arkansas.htm

CHIP
(Health care for low-income uninsured children)
(888) 474-8275
http://www.arkidsfirst.com/home.htm

D D Council
Arkansas DD Council
(501) 682-2897
DDCStaff@dfa.arkansas.gov
http://www.ddcouncil.org/

Developmental Disabilities
Arkansas Department of Human Services
Division of Developmental Disabilities Services
PO Box 1437, Slot N505
Little Rock, AR 72203 
(503) 683-0870
http://humanservices.arkansas.gov/ddds/Pages/default.aspx

Early Intervention
First Connections
(800) 643-8258
info@firstconnections.gov
https://dhs.arkansas.gov/dds/firstconnectionsweb/#fc-home

Independent Living
Independent Living Services
615 E. Robins St.
Conway, AR 72032
(501) 327-5234
http://indliving.org/#&panel1-1

Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities
The ARC Arkansas
(501) 375-7770
thearcarkansas@arcark.org

Learning Disabilities
Learning Disabilities Association of Arkansas
PO Box 23514
Little Rock, AR 72221
(501) 666-8777
http://www.ldarkansas.org/

Mediation
Arkansas Department of Education
Special Education Unit
1401 W. Capitol Ave. 
Victory Building, Suite 450
Little Rock, AR 72201
(510) 324-9939/(866) 273-3959
https://arkansased.gov/divisions/learning-services/special-education/dispute-resolution/mediationiep-facilitation

Mental Health
Mental Health Council of Arkansas
501 Woodland, Suite 136S
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 372-7062
mhca@mhca.org
http://www.mhca.org/

Arkansas Department of Human Services
Division of Behavioral health Services
305 S. Palm St.
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 686-9164
https://humanservices.arkansas.gov/about-dhs/daabhs/behavioral-health-services

Mental Health – Youth
Arkansas Department of Human Services
Division of Behavioral health Services
305 S. Palm St.
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 682-1001
https://humanservices.arkansas.gov/about-dhs/daabhs/behavioral-health-services

Parent Organizations
Arkansas PTA
PO Box 1015 
North Little Rock, AR 72115
(501) 753-5247
office@arkansasPTA.org
http://www.arkansaspta.org/

The Center for Exceptional Families
1702 Stone St., Suite A
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(888) 360-9654
Check website for local contacts
http://www.thecenterforexceptionalfamilies.org/

Partners in Policymaking
Arkansas Developmental Disabilities Council
5800 W 10th St., Suite 805
Little Rock, AR 72204
(501) 661-2519/(800) 462-0599
mary.edwards@arkansas.gov
http://www.ddcouncil.org/

Preschool, Disabilities
Arkansas department of Education
Special Education Unit
1401 W Capital Ave.
Victory Building, Suite 450
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 682-4221
https://arksped.k12.ar.us/index.html

Protection & Advocacy
Disability Rights Center of Arkansas
400 W. Capitol, Suite 1200
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 296-1775/(800) 482-1174
http://disabilityrightsar.org/

Relay Services
(800) 285-1121 (V)
(800) 285-1131 (TTY); 711 (TTY)
(866) 656-2966 (Speech to Speech)
(866) 656-1842 (Spanish)

Special Education
Arkansas Department of Education
Special Education Unit
1401 Capitol Ave.
Victory Building, Suite 450
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 682-4221
https://arksped.k12.ar.us/index.html

Special Format Library
Arkansas State Library
900 Capitol, Suite 100
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 682-2053
http://www.asl.lib.ar.us/#

Special Health Care Needs
Arkansas Department of Human Services
Division of Developmental Disabilities Services
PO Box 1437, Slot N505
Little Rock, AR 72203
(501) 682-1001
http://humanservices.arkansas.gov/ddds/Pages/DDDSservices.aspx

Speech, Language, and Hearing
Arkansas Speech-Language-Hearing Association
PO Box 24103
Little Rock, AR 72221
(501) 244-0621
arksha@arksha.org
http://www.arksha.org/

State Web Site
Connect with your state’s official website to find all manner of state agencies and information, including how to contact your governor and/or your representatives in the Senate and House:
http://www.arkansas.gov/

Transition Services
Arkansas Transition Services
Check website for county office locations and contacts
http://www.arkansastransition.com/

UCEDD
Partners for Inclusive Communities
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
322 Main, Suite 501
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 301-1100/(800) 342-2923
partners@uark.edu
https://uofapartners.uark.edu/

Vocational Education and Rehabilitation
Arkansas Department of Career Education
(501) 682-1500
Check website for local contacts
http://ace.arkansas.gov/arRehabServices/programs/fieldServices/Pages/vocationalRehabilitation.aspx

Other Organizations
Easter Seals Arkansas
3920 Woodland Heights Rd. 
Little Rock, AR 72212
(501) 227-3600
info@eastersealsar.com
http://www.easterseals.com/arkansas/?referrer=https://www.google.com/

Arkansas Council for Exceptional Children
Check website for specific divisions
https://www.arkansascec.com/

Special Olympics Arkansas
2115 Main St.
North Little Rock, AR 72114
(501) 771-0222/(800) 722-9063
http://www.specialolympicsarkansas.org/