Systems Change

Partners is involved in projects to promote collaboration and improvements in the current service delivery system, working toward full inclusion of people with disabilities in community and statewide programs. 

Current initiatives are listed below

Arkansas Can Do, Inc.
This committee is a collaboration of individuals with disabilities, family members and professionals from over 15 agencies, organizations and divisions whose purpose is to increase the positive perceptions of all people regarding the vitality, importance and value of persons with disabilities.
Judy Young, B.A.  youngjuditha@uams.edu  

Respite Care for Children
This is a systems change project that seeks to remove barriers to participation in the DDS Children's Services Title V Program respite care program.
David Deere, M.S.W.  deereglend@uams.edu

Contact Us
Partners for Inclusive Communities
David Deere,  M.S.W., M.Th., Director
2001 Pershing Circle, Suite 300 ● North Little Rock, AR 72114
501-682-9900 (V) ● 501-682-9902 (TDD) ● 1-800-342-2923 (V/TDD)
501-682-9901 (Fax)
E-mail us at Partners@uams.edu