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Signs That Your Adult Child with a Disability Is Ready to Live Independently

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 Shares COVID-19 Concerns

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 Hires VP of General Counsel and External Affairs

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 Hires New VP of Adult Programs

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 – Community Services Representative

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 – Community Living Representative

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

Jessica – The Academy at Riverdale Representative

Jessica has attended the Academy at Riverdale since 6th grade and loves her friends and teachers at school. Attending the Academy continues to help Jessica’s social skills. When not in school, she stays busy participating in Special Olympics Cheerleading, Miracle League Baseball and Ican Dance. She ... Continue Reading

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