AAN Arkansas Autism Network
Susan Booher
965 Sherman Oaks Cir.
Conway, AR 72034
(501) 505-8627
Email: Autism-Arkansas-owner | at | yahoogroups.com
Web: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/ArkansasAutismNetwork/
Arkansas’ premier resource for all things related to autism. Online support group that ties together all the individual support groups around the state.
Above All Else Services
Kris Shinn
100A South Broadview St
Greenbrier, AR 72058
(501) 679-5677
Email: kris | at | aboveallelseservices.com
Web: http://www.aboveallelseservices.com
We provide staff development for teachers and staff, Professional Crisis Mgmt (PCM) trainings, as well as specializing in children with autism and behavioral deficiencies.
Acxiom
301 Industrial Blvd.
Conway, AR 72032
American Foundation for the Blind-Southwest
260 Treadway Plaza, Exchange Park
Dallas, TX 75235
(214) 352-7222
Email: dallas | at | afb.net
Web: www.afb.org
The Arc of Arkansas
2004 S. Main Street
Little Rock, AR 72206-1597
(501) 375-7770
Email: shitt | at | arcark.org
Web: www.arcark.org
Arkansas Association for Hearing Impaired Children
18004 Bunny Lane
Alexander, AR 72002
(501) 316-2442
Email: aahic | at | aristotle.net
Web: http://aahic.org
Arkansas Autism Society
2001 Pershing Circle, 3rd Floor
N. Little Rock, AR 72114
(501) 682-9930; (800) 831-4827
Email: comments | at | arautism.org
Web: www.arautism.org
Arkansas Children’s Therapy Group
Quinn McCoy, OTR/L
500 West Hickory
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 241-0410; (501) 241-0125 (fax)
Email: actg | at | att.net
Web: http://archildrenstherapy.com
Superfun pediatric therapy facility providing SI based occupational, physical, and speech therapies to children in central Arkansas.
Arkansas Congress of Parents and Teachers, Inc.
P.O. Box 1015
North Little Rock, AR 72115
(501) 753-5247
Email: ar_office | at | pta.org
Web: www.arkansaspta.org
Arkansas Dept. of Education, Special Education
1401 West Capitol, Suite 450
Little Rock, AR 72201-2936
(501) 682-4221
Web: http://arksped.k12.ar.us/
Arkansas Disability Coalition
Wanda Stovall
1123 S. University, Suite 225
Little Rock, AR 72204
(501) 614-7020; (800) 223-1330 (V/TTY); (501) 614-9082 (fax)
Email: adcoalition | at | earthlink.net
Web: http://www.adcpti.org
ADC works with parents who have children ages 0-21 with special education needs. Staff teaches parents about their rights under IDEA and working effectively with schools.
Arkansas Fathers’ Network
P.O. Box 1437
Little Rock, AR 72203-1437
(800) 482-5850, ext. 22277
Arkansas Project for Children with Deaf-Blindness
1401 West Capitol Avenue, Suite 450
Little Rock, AR 72113
(501) 682-4222; (501) 682-2380 (TTY)
Web: http://acc.k12.ar.us/ade/db.htm
Arkansas Rehabilitation Services
Department of Workforce Education
1616 Brookwood Drive
P.O. Box 3781
Little Rock, AR 72203-3781
(501) 296-1616
Email: JCWyvill | at | ARS.state.ar.us
Web: www.arsinfo.org
Arkansas Spinal Cord Commission
Cheryl L. Vines, Executive Director
1501 N. University Ste 470
Little Rock, AR 72207
(501) 296-1788; (800) 459-1517; (501) 296-1787 (fax)
Web: http://www.spinalcord.ar.gov/
State agency providing a variety of services to people of all ages with spinal cord disabilities to promote independent living and wellness.
Arkansas Support Network, Inc.
614 E. Emma Avenue, Suite 235
Springdale, AR 72764
(479) 927-1004; (800) 748-9768
Email: ldc | at | jtlshop.jonesnet.org
Web: www.supports.org
ARSC – Arkansas Special Children
Jacqueline Candelaria
400 Valencia Drive
Maumelle, AR 72113
(501) 838-9796
Email: arsc–owner | at | yahoogroups.com
Web: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ARSC-/
Active online support group for residents of Arkansas with special needs children. Monthly group outings and mom’s night out so that everyone can have fun!
Autism Support Group of NWA, Inc.
Lynn Bellessis
P.O. Box 2031
Rogers, AR 72757-2031
(479) 631-2732; (479) 685-1382
Email: Lynnbell2 | at | sbcglobal.net
Web: http://www.autismsupportgroupofnwa.org
Support group inviting parents, therapists, teachers and other professionals to come together to gain knowledge from each other as well as support to all.
Autism Therapy Solutions
John Warner
194 Dakota Dr., Suite B 117
Cabot, AR 72023
(888) 519-0274; (888) 479-4574 (fax)
Email: info | at | autismtherapysolutions.us
Web: http://www.autismtherapysolutions.us
To educate and serve military families and their children with autism to help them achieve their highest level of independence in their home, school, and community.
Mylissia M. Blankenship, Esq.
Attorney At Law
5100 John F. Kennedy Blvd., Suite 3
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 291-0946
Email: ARattorney | at | gmail.com
Representation & Advocacy for children with disabilities and their families. Educational disputes, due process, guardianship, dependency-neglect, and criminal cases. Free Consultations!
Brain Injury Association of Arkansas
P. O. Box 26236
Little Rock, AR 72221-6236
(501) 224-5913; (800) 235-2443
Web: www.brainassociation.org
J. Greg Brown, Esq.
Attorney at Law
113 East Emma Avenue
Springdale, AR 72764
(479) 751-6464; (479) 751-3715 (fax)
Email: gbrown | at | arkansaslaw.com
Web: http://www.arkansaslaw.com
Leading an Arkansas legal team providing legal advocacy, IDEA litigation, guardianship, and estate planning services to students with disabilities and their families.
Brownwood Life Care Center
Susan Williams
2121 Towson Avenue
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 785-2273; (479) 785-0583 (fax)
Email: susanwilliams | at | brownwoodlife.com
Web: http://www.brownwoodlife.com
Private residential facility providing special education, medical, and therapy services to 50 children and young adults with severe disabilities and health problems.
Thomas G. Buchanan, Esq.
Attorney at Law
217 W. Second Street, Suite 115
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 296-9820
Email: thomasbuchananlaw | at | yahoo.com
Web: http://www.thomasbuchananlaw.com/
Tom Buchanan is an attorney handling numerous practice areas including, special education, child injury, and child disability cases. Offering free consultations.
Theresa Caldwell, Esq.
Attorney at Law
#5 Innwood Circle, Suite 110
Little Rock, AR 72211
(501) 223-2888; (501) 421-3651 (fax)
Email: Theresa | at | niswangerlawfirm.com
Web: http://www.niswangerlawfirm.com
Zealous representation for students with disabilities focusing on obtaining a Free Appropriate Public Education in the least restrictive environment utilizing Special Education laws and disability rights.
Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) Support Group
Susan Perry
PO Box 11202
Conway, AR 72034
(501) 269-3111
Email: ar.chadd | at | yahoo.com
Web: http://www.chaddonline.org/chapters/chadd850.html
Children’s Medical Services
Department of Human Services
P.O. Box 1437, Slot S380
Little Rock, AR 72203-1437
(501) 682-2277
Web: www.medicaid.state.ar.us
Children’s Therapy Team
2474 East Joyce Blvd, Ste 2
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 521-8326; (479) 254-4044; 479) 521-5439 (fax)
Email: clark.jimmie | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.childrenstherapyteam.com
Offering physical, occupational, and speech therapy for children in Northwest Arkansas.
Club Z! In-Home Tutoring of Northwest Arkansas
Jim & Kathy Dinwoodie, Owners
8340 Eagle Crest Drive
Rogers, AR 72756
(479) 925-7770; (479) 444-3311; (479) 925-7772 (fax)
Email: clubznwa | at | cox.net
Web: http://www.clubztutoring.com
Professional, one-on-one tutoring in your home! All ages, all subjects. NWA’s leading tutoring service.
Conway Asperger’s Support Group
Amy E. Casavechia
5 Cambridge Drive
Little Rock, AR 72034
(501) 336-8297
Email: info | at | conwayaspies.com
Web: http://conwayaspies.com
We are parents, relatives, friends, neighbors, and educators who have been touched by someone we know with Asperger’s. Together, we support and educate ourselves and others about this disorder as we strive to raise awareness in our community.
Counseling Associates, Inc.
Angie Lassiter, FSP
350 Salem Road, Suite 1
Conway, AR 72032
(501) 733-2797
Email: alassiter | at | caiinc.org
Family Support Partner with Children Adolescent Services System Program (CASSP).
Disability Law Resource Project
2323 S. Shepard Boulevard, Suite 1000
Houston, TX 77019
(713) 520-0232; (800) 949-4232 (V/TTY); (713) 520-5136 (TTY)
Email: dlrp | at | ilru.org
Web: www.dlrp.org
Disability Rights Center
1100 N. University, Suite 201
Little Rock, AR 72207
(501) 296-1775 (V/TTY); (800) 482-1174
Email: panda | at | arkdisabilityrights.org
Web: www.arkdisabilityrights.org
Division of Developmental Disabilities Services
Department of Human Services
P.O. Box 1437, Slot N501, 7th and Main Streets, 5th Floor
Little Rock, AR 72203-1437
(501) 682-8665; (501) 682-1332 (TTY)
Email: David.Fray | at | mail.state.ar.us
Web: http://www.arkansas.gov/dhhs/ddds/NewWebsite/index.html
Division of Mental Health Services
4313 W. Markham Street
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 686-9164
Web: http://www.arkansas.gov/dhhs/ddds/NewWebsite/index.html
Division of Services for the Blind
Department of Human Services
700 Main Street, S101
P.O. Box 3237
Little Rock, AR 72203
(501) 682-5463; (800) 960-9270; (501) 682-0093 (TTY)
Email: jim.hudson | at | mail.state.ar.us
Web: http://www.arkansas.gov/dhhs/dsb/NEWDSB/index.htm
The Dyslexia Project
Kim Head, Project Manager
2740 College Avenue
Conway, AR 72034
(501) 329-5459
Email: berly1031 | at | yahoo.com
Web: http://www.communityconnectionsar.org
We are a non-profit organization made up of parents and teachers offering resources for anything to do with Dyslexia.
Easter Seals
3920 Woodland Heights Road
Little Rock, AR 72212
(501) 227-3600
Email: aess | at | cei.net
Web: http://ar.easterseals.com
*Eye Contact Arkansas
55 Fontenay Circle
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 821-4808
Email: chenaltutor | at | gmail.com
Web: http://eyecontactarkansas.org
Arkansas autism website.
Family to Family Education Program
NAMI-Arkansas
712 W. 3rd Street, Suite 200
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 661-1548; (800) 844-0381
Web: http://ar.nami.org/
Finnegan Health Services
Terrie Davis
6805 West 12th St., Ste. F
Little Rock, AR 72204
(501) 663-6600; (501) 663-6668 (fax)
Email: wecare | at | finneganhealth.com
Web: http://finneganhealth.com/about.htm
Finnegan Health Services provides home delivery medical supplies. Our products include diapers, pull-ups, formula, food thickener, and bath safety supplies. We accept Arkansas Medicaid.
First Step, Inc.
Nancy Baxter
407 Carson Street
Hot Springs, AR 71901
(501) 624-6468
Email: firststep | at | fstep.org
Web: http://FirstStepArkansas.com
First Step, Inc is a Developmentally Delayed Services Service Coordinator. We work with Infants – Early Intervention thru Adults. We also have our own Therapy Department.
FOCUS, Inc.
305 W. Jefferson Avenue
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 935-2750; (888) 247-3843
Email: focus_inc2 | at | hotmail.com
Francis Allen School for Exceptional Children, Inc.
Kim McCarty, Program Coordinator
824 North Tyler Street
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 664-2961
Email: allenschool | at | alltel.net or kimmccarty | at | alltel.net
Web: http://www.theallenschool.com/main.html
Preschool program for infants to prekindergarten with and without special needs. We provide special education, habilitation, speech therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy and family support.
Governor’s Developmental Disabilities Council
Freeway Medical Tower
5800 W. 10th, Suite 805
Little Rock, AR 72204
(501) 661-2589
Email: wstewart | at | healthyarkansas.com
Web: www.ddcouncil.org
Pat Hays, Esq.
Attorney at Law
10515 W. Markham St., Suite H-9
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 823-0550; (501) 377-9179 (fax)
Email: pat.hays82 | at | gmail.com
Experienced attorney representing parents of special education students.
Helping Hand
Tonda Shaw, Program Director (preschool services)
Tara Everitt, Therapy Director (therapy services)
4901 North Shore Drive
North Little Rock, AR 72118
(501) 791-3331; (501) 791-0294 (fax)
Email: tshaw | at | helpinghandcc.com or teveritt | at | helpinghandcc.com
Web: http://www.HelpingHandcc.com
Developmental preschool and outpatient programs for children birth – 21 years. We provide special education, habilitation, speech therapy, occupational therapy, and physical therapy services.
Innovative Behavior Analysis Support Systems
Christopher Ewing, M.S., BCBA
P.O. Box 241331
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 804-2533; (501) 325-2817 (fax)
Email: info | at | innovativeaba.com
Web: http://www.innovativeaba.com
Innovative Behavior Analysis Support Systems provides intensive in-home ABA services to families of children with special needs. All programs are supervised by a BCBA.
Cynthia Orlicek Jones, Esq.
Attorney at Law
200 North Jackson Street
Caot, AR 72023
(501) 843-9014; (501) 351-1654; (501) 941-1451 (fax)
Email: cindy | at | arkansasestateplanning.com
Web: http://ArkElderLaw.com
Life, Legal, Special Needs and Estate Planning for families with disabled children, whether that “child” is age 5 or 50.
Angie Lassiter, Family Services Specialist
714 Acklin Gap Rd.
Conway, AR 72032
(501) 428-2218
Email: im4childadvocacy | at | yahoo.com
Helping families locate community services/resources available and advocate for children with disabilities and their rights.
Learning Disabilities Association of Arkansas
Janice Edmonson
PO Box 23514
Little Rock, AR 72221
(501) 666-8777
Email: Info | at | ldarkansas.org
Web: http://ldarkansas.org
A non-profit, volunteer organization for parents and professionals devoted to defining and pursuing solutions to the broad spectrum of learning disorders.
Meetup Group for Autism Families in Little Rock
Marjorie Greenberg
55 Fontenay Circle
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 551-1126
Email: chenaltutor | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.meetup.com/Little-Rock-Autism
Free and private social group for families of children with autism. Playdates, outings, and autism club meetings in the Little Rock, Saline County, and Conway area.
Mental Health Association in N.W. Arkansas
P.O. Box 1993
Fayetteville, AR 72702
(501) 846-1800
NAMI Arkansas
Kim Arnold
1012 Autumn Road, Suite 1
Little Rock, AR 72211
(501) 661-1548
Email: karnold | at | nami.org
Web: http://ar.nami.org
NAMI Arkansas is a non-profit, grassroots organization dedicated to improving the lives of persons with severe mental illness, their families, and their communities.
Northwest Arkansas Austism Support Group
Traci Sickels
13740 Crazy Horse Drive
Rogers, AR 72758
(479) 925-4044
Email: traci | at | aimwalk.org
Web: http://NWAAutismSupport.com
Provides information, resources, community blog and listing of local services for diagnosis and support of autistic children and their families.
Northwest Pediatric Therapy
2662 E. Joyce Blvd., Ste. 3
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 521-7337
Email: nwpediatrictherapy | at | sbcglobal.net
Web: http://www.nwpedtherapy.com
Our licensed speech pathologists provide individualized, quality speech therapy services to children from ages 0-21 in our clinic, homes, and daycares/preschools.
Office of Support-Guidance and Special Needs
Arkansas Department of Workforce Education
#3 Capitol Mall
Little Rock, AR 72201-1083
(501) 682-1800
Email: teresa.dow | at | mail.state.ar.us
Web: http://dwe.arkansas.gov/
On Your Mark Academy
Kymbrly Hannah
2474 E Joyce Blvd., Ste. 2
Fayettville, AR 72703
(479) 422-4760
Email: info | at | onyourmarkacademy.org
Web: http://www.onyourmarkacademy.org
On Your Mark Academy is a non-profit elementary school servicing special needs children in Northwest Arkansas.
Parent Advisory Council for CSHCN
Rodney Farley/Parent Consultant
Children’s Services
P.O. Box 1437 Slot S380
Little Rock, AR 72203-1437
(501) 682-1461
Email: Rodney.Farley | at | arkansas.gov
Parent Advisory Council for Title V Children with Special Health Care Needs
Partners for Inclusive Communities
Karan Burnette
2001 Pershing Circle, Suite 300
North Little Rock, AR 72114-1841
(501) 682-9900; (800) 342-2923; (501) 682-9901 (fax)
Email: BurnetteKaranB | at | uams.edu
Web: http://www.uams.edu/partners
University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities; facilitate organization of family groups; provide training for families on disability issues, such as behavior, advocacy, and policies
Partners in Policymaking
Arkansas Governor’s Developmental Disabilities Council
Freeway Medical Tower
5800 W. 10th Street, Suite 805
Little Rock, AR 72204
(501) 661-2519; (501) 661-2736 (TTY)
Pathfinder Preschool
Pam Satterfield, Director
2615 West Main
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 982-4578; (501) 982-1253 (fax)
Email: ps1 | at | pathfinderinc.org
Web: www.pathfinderinc.org
Integrated preschool setting for infants through prekindergarten children with special needs. We provide special education, habilitation, speech therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy and transportation.
Pathfinder Preschool Charles Bussey Child Development Center
Ralph Nelson, Director
1410 West Daisy Bates
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 375-7811; (501) 375-1945
Email: ps2 | at | pathfinderinc.org
Web: www.pathfinerinc.org
Integrated preschool setting for infants through prekindergarten children with special needs. We provide special education, habilitation, speech therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy and transportation.
P E A C E
Tina L. Alexander
P.O. Box 224
Vilonia, AR 72173
(501) 470-5185; (501) 563-5211
Email: TinaAlexander | at | peaceinark.com
Web: http://www.peaceinark.com
Parents Educating Arkansas about Children with Epilepsy a support group helping parents deal with the reality of watching their children grow up with epilepsy.
Playtime Children’s Therapies
297 West Kiehl Avenue
Sherwood, AR 72120
(501) 833-1912; (501) 833-1924 (fax)
Email: gaultg | at | bellsouth.net
Web: http://www.playtimechildrenstherapy.com
Physical, Occupational and Speech therapy services for children.
Programs for Children with Disabilities: Ages 3 through 5
Department of Education
#4 Capitol Mall, Room 105-C
Little Rock, AR 72201-1071
(501) 682-4225
Email: sreifeiss | at | arkedu.k12.ar.us
Web: http://arkedu.state.ar.us
Programs for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities: Ages Birth through 2
Division of Developmental Disabilities Services
Department of Human Services
P.O. Box 1437, Donaghey Plaza, North-5th Floor, Slot N503
Little Rock, AR 72203-1437
(501) 682-8676
Email: Sherrill.Archer | at | mail.state.ar.us
Web: http://www.arkansas.gov/dhhs/ddds/NewWebsite/index.html
Special Kids
Susan Booher
965 Sherman Oaks Cir.
Conway, AR 72034
(501) 505-8627
Email: Special-Kids-owner | at | yahoogroups.com
Web: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Special-Kids/
Arkansas’ largest email support/discussion group for residents of Arkansas who have or work with children with special needs.
Spina Bifida Association of Arkansas
P.O. Box 24663
Little Rock, AR 72221
(501) 975-7222
Web: http://sbaar.typepad.com/
State Mediation System
State Department of Education, Special Education
State Education Building C, Room 105
Little Rock, AR 72201
Email: thicks | at | arkedu.k12.ar.us
Technology-Related Assistance
Arkansas Increasing Capabilities Access Network
2201 Brookwood, Suite 117
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 666-8868 (V/TTY); (800) 828-2799 (in AR)
Web: www.arkansas-ICAN.org
Therapy 4 Kids
PO Box 933
Greenbrier, AR 72058
(501) 679-5050
Email: t4k | at | windstream.net
Web: http://therapy4kids.net
Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy; Conway and Greenbrier Clinics
Twin Lakes Autism Support Organization
Alicia Barnett
150 Campbell Place
Mountain Home, AR 72653
(870) 736-1655
Email: abarnett74 | at | yahoo.com
We are a support group for families who are effected by Autism. We meet once a month on the last Thurs. of the month.
UAMS Dept. of Pediatrics KIDS FIRST
Carolyn Marsh, Administrator
800 Marshall Street, Slot 900
Little Rock, AR 72202
and
1900 W. 12th St.
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 364-3620; (501) 364-3690; (501) 364-3994 (fax)
Email: brisseyvirginiaa | at | uams.edu
Web: http://www.kids-first.cc
KIDS FIRST encompasses 11 Arkansas programs of excellence for infants and young children with special health care needs, providing medical, therapeutic and early intervention services.
United Cerebral Palsy of Central Arkansas
9720 N. Rodney Parham Road
Little Rock, AR 72227
(501) 224-6067
Email: info | at | ucpcark.org
Web: www.ucpcark.org
Volunteer Educational Advocate
David Young
2008 Erving Ridge Loop
Cabot, AR 72023
(501) 982-0105; (501) 987-8129
Email: dyoung014 | at | centurytel.net
Assist children with special needs get appropriate educational services.
VP Medical Consulting, LLC
Victoria Powell
823 South Market
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 778-3378; (501) 951-5353; (501) 315-3378 (fax)
Email: info | at | vp-medical.com
Web: http://vp-medical.com
Nurse Life Care Planning services to protect the child’s future and to advocate for services such as medical care, therapies, respite care and more.