Resources

The following are a few consumer based organizations and resources for persons with disabilities and their families in the State of Arkansas.

Arkansas Alliance for the Mentally Ill/NAMI
Information on treatment, support, education and advocacy services within the State of Arkansas.

1-501/  661-1548  (V)
1-501/  664-0264  (FAX)
1-800/  844-0381  (V)

For persons who are deaf or hard of hearing, please use the Arkansas Relay Service
   From a  TTY -- call:  1-800/  285-1131
   From a  phone -- call:  1-800/  285-1121

4313 W. Markham, Hendrix Hall #233, Little Rock, AR 72205

arami@sprynet.com

Arkansas Disability Coalition
Current information and advocacy services for dealing with the school system for school age children with a developmental disability.

1-501/  614-7020  (V/TTY)
1-501/  614-9082  (FAX)
1-800/  223-1330  (V/TTY)

1123 S. University, Suite 225, Little Rock, AR 72204

adc@alltel.net

Arkansas Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health
A national parent-run organization focused on the needs of children and youth with emotional, behavioral, or mental disorders and their families. 

1-501/  537-9060  (V)
1-501/  537-9062  (FAX)
1-888/  682-7414  (V)

For persons who are deaf or hard of hearing, please use the Arkansas Relay Service
   From a  TTY -- call:  1-800/  285-1131
   From a  phone -- call:  1-800/  285-1121

5800 West 10th, Suite 101, Little Rock, AR 72204

jane@arkansasfederation.org

Arkansas Governor's Developmental Disabilities Council
A clearing house for information about services available to parents of a child with a disability.

1-501/  661-2589  (V/TTY)
1-501/  661-2399  (FAX)
1-800/  482-5400, ext. 2589  (V/TTY)

5800 W. 10th Str., Suite 805, Little Rock, AR 72204

Executive Director - Mary Edwards mary.edwards@arkansas.gov

http://www.ddcouncil.org/index.html

Arkansas Independent Living Council
Information about independent living programs and services that promote self-empowerment and self-determination for persons with disabilities.

1-501/  372-0607  (V/TTY)
1-501/  371-0598  (FAX)
1-800/  722-0607  (V/TTY)

323 S. Louisiana Str., Suite 305, Little Rock, AR 72201

ailc@alltel.net

Arkansas People First
Information for people with disabilities to become better self advocates.

1-501/  770-4000
1-501/  927-1373  (FAX)
1-888/  488-6040

For persons who are deaf or hard of hearing, please use the Arkansas Relay Service
   From a  TTY -- call:  1-800/  285-1131
   From a  phone -- call:  1-800/  285-1121

614 E. Emma Ave., Suite 235, Springdale, AR 72764

peoplefirstark@yahoo.com

Disability Resources -- Arkansas
An Internet website with information about additional resources for persons with disabilities and their families in the State of Arkansas.

Disability Rights Center
Information on how to access appropriate individual advocacy, systems advocacy and legal services to protect the civil and legal rights of persons with disabilities. 

1-501/  296-1775  (V/TTY)

1-501/  296-1779  (FAX)

1-800/  482-1174  (V/TTY)

1100 N. University, Suite 201, Little Rock, AR 72207

panda@arkdisabilityrights.org

Parent Advisory Council, Inc.
Information to help you understand how to get special health care services for children with disabilities.

1-501/  682-1461  (V)

1-501/  682-6789  (TTY)  (Please ask for Rodney Farley)

1-501/  371-3464  (FAX)

1-800/  482-5850 ext. 2277  (V)

1-877/  708-8191  (TTY)  (Please ask for Rodney Farley)

P.O. Box 1437, Slot S-380, Little Rock, AR 72203-1437

refarley@juno.com

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