Arkansas - Where To Find Disability Assistance in Arkansas

11. Programs for Visually Impaired Children and Youth

These programs provide services for clients who are blind or visually impaired. Services may include diagnosis, evaluation, and intervention services.

Educational Services for the Visually Impaired
Arkansas Department of Education
2402 Wildwood Avenue, Suite 112
Sherwood, AR 72120
Telephone: (501) 835-5448
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12. Regional Americans with Disabilities Assistance Center

These agencies promote awareness about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), accessible information technology (IT), and the rights and abilities of people with disabilities.

Regional ADA Technical Assistance Center DBTAC - Southwest ADA Center
Independent Living Research Utilization
2323 S. Shepard Boulevard, Suite 1000
Houston TX 77019
Toll Free Telephone: (800) 949-4232 (Voice/TTY)
Telephone: (713) 520-0232 (Voice/TTY)
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13. University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities

Interdisciplinary university programs conduct research on human development and developmental disabilities and provide best practice models to improve services and programs. The Programs house clinics that provide evaluation and intervention services for individuals with a broad range of physical, developmental, learning and/or behavioral challenges, in a family-centered and culturally-sensitive setting.

Partners for Inclusive Communities
2001 Pershing Circle, Suite 300
North Little Rock, AR 72114-1841
Toll Free Telephone: (800) 342-2923
Telephone: (501) 682-9900
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14. Technology-Related Assistance

Technology resource centers help children and adults with disabilities, their families, and employers get access to, and funding for assistive technology to meet personal, educational, and vocational needs.

Arkansas Increasing Capabilities Access Network 26 Corporate Hill Drive
Little Rock, AR 72205
Toll Free Telephone: (800) 828-2799 (in AR)
Telephone: (501) 666-8868 (Voice/TTY)
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15. Regional Attention Deficit Disorders Association

These organizations often publish literature, report on research, and help you find local resources.

Attention Deficit Disorders Association - Southern Region
12345 Jones Road, Suite 287-7
Houston TX 77070
Telephone: (281) 897-0982
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16. Disability Library Services

Disability library services are provided at no cost to blind, visually impaired, and physically handicapped citizens. The program provides special format reading materials, playback equipment and other library resources to qualifying users. Free mailing privileges are usually provided.

Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped One Capitol Mall
Little Rock, AR 72201-1081
Toll Free Telephone: (866) 660-0885 (in AR)
Telephone Numbers:(501) 682-1155
(501) 682-1002 (TTY)
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17. Brain Injury Association

These organizations often publish literature, report on research, and help you find local resources.

Brain Injury Association of Arkansas
P. O. Box 26236
Little Rock, AR 72221-6236
Toll Free Telephone: (800) 235-2443 (in AR)
Telephone: (501) 374-3585
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18. National Disability Organizations

Organizations publish literature and help you find local resources.

Autism Society of America
7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 300
Bethesda MD 20814-3067
Toll Free Telephone: (800) 328-8476
Telephone: (301) 657-0881
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Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD)
8181 Professional Place, Suite 150
Landover, MD 20785
Telephone: (301) 306-7070
Toll Free Telephone: (800) 233-4050 (Voice mail only)
Website: Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

Blind/Visual Impairments American Foundation for the Blind
11 Penn Plaza, Suite 300
New York NY 10001
Toll Free Telephone: (800) 232-5463
Telephone: (212) 502-7600
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19. Cerebral Palsy Association

These organizations often publish literature, report on research, and help you find local resources.

United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of Arkansas

9720 N. Rodney Parham Road
Little Rock, AR 72227
Toll Free Telephone: (800) 228-6174
Telephone: (501) 224-6067
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20. Deaf-Blindness Services for Children

These agencies provide a range of services to meet the complex needs of children with deaf blindness including diagnostic services, education, adaptive and assistive equipment and technology, and other supportive services to families. Arkansas Project for Children with Deaf-Blindness
1401 W. Capitol, Suite 450
Little Rock, AR 72201-2936
Telephone: (501) 682-4222 (Voice/TTY)
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