Affecting about 206,000 Americans, Down syndrome is the most common chromosomal condition. Although it can lead to higher risks of congenital cardiac issues, autoimmune diseases, and Alzheimer’s disease, the life expectancy of those with this condition has increased from 25 years in 1983 to 60 years ... Continue Reading
If you’re a parent with an adult child who has disabilities, you know that they will someday want to live independently. And as you prepare for that day, you probably have many questions about it. Here are some common questions that parents often ask, some ways that Easterseals Arkansas can help you ... Continue Reading
Autism Ambassador Aaron Likens (pictured above with our CEO Ron Ekstrand) came to Easterseals Arkansas in January to talk about what it's like living on the spectrum. He describes it succinctly in his book, "Finding Kansas." Now, as someone on the spectrum living through the COVID-19 pandemic, Aaron ... Continue Reading
Easterseals Arkansas has hired David Ivers, a noted healthcare attorney, as Vice President of External Affairs and General Counsel. Ivers comes to Easterseals from Mitchell, Blackstock, Ivers & Sneddon PLLC. He is no stranger to Easterseals, he says, noting, "Easterseals is like family to ... Continue Reading
Easterseals Arkansas has hired Brad Hagan of Benton as its new Vice President of Adult Programs. Hagan comes to Easterseals with a broad background in management and with a record of improving efficiency and productivity within organizations. He replaces longtime Vice President Linda Rogers, ... Continue Reading
Charlee lives in our Armistead Apartments and was part of the first ACCE graduating class. ACCE is our college program in partnership with the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. She volunteers at Southwest Head Start on Wednesdays and attends our Adult Center for Training and Wellness on ... Continue Reading
Michael was born and raised in Hot Springs and graduated from Lake Hamilton High School. In 2004, Michael went to Washington, D.C., as an advocate for individuals with disabilities to receive competitive pay for competitive employment. After moving to Little Rock, he began working at UAMS in the ... Continue Reading
