October is Learning Disability Awareness Month! So, we are sharing some organizations that provide support services for individuals with learning disabilities. Click the categories below (or the arrows at the end of the row) to see the available resources.
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Organization’s Mission
“Our mission is to provide early intervention to children with special needs so that they may maximize their potential by the time they reach kindergarten. The Allen School will:
- create and implement an ongoing early intervention plan specifically designed for each child that will ensure appropriate educational placement by the time he or she is kindergarten eligible.
- empower families with tools to be strong advocates for their child with special needs
- offer opportunities for interaction with children who have special needs to promote community awareness.”
“The UCP Butterfly Learning Center is committed to providing quality, inclusive preschool services for children of all abilities. Children learn best and become more adept through play-based interaction with children of differing abilities, cultures, and backgrounds.”
“We have a heart for helping children from six weeks to six years with early childhood education as well as serving the adults in our community with disabilities by providing them with continued education, Life skills, & a place with their peers with whom they can socialize.”
“It is our mission to improve the lives of children by providing the highest quality therapeutic, educational, medical and behavioral health services designed to each child’s potential. We believe the participation of family and caregivers in this process is fundamental to empower children to participate in life’s activities. We are committed to the support and growth of our professional team by promoting clinical excellence through continuing education, interdisciplinary teamwork, and community outreach.”
“Developing and enriching the lives of individuals and families through therapy, education and support.”
Organization
Organization’s Mission
“Our mission is to provide early intervention to children with special needs so that they may maximize their potential by the time they reach kindergarten. The Allen School will:
- create and implement an ongoing early intervention plan specifically designed for each child that will ensure appropriate educational placement by the time he or she is kindergarten eligible.
- empower families with tools to be strong advocates for their child with special needs
- offer opportunities for interaction with children who have special needs to promote community awareness.”
“We believe every child has unique God-given gifts that need to be fostered. We further believe that all students are able to learn and thrive in an educational setting. It is our desire to accommodate special needs including, but not limited to Autism spectrum disorder, including Asperger’s syndrome; Apraxia of speech; ADD/ADHD; ODD/OCD; Specific learning disabilities; Developmental delays; Emotional and behavioral disorders.”
“To provide exceptional services to ensure that all people with disabilities or special needs have equal opportunities to live, learn, work, and play in their communities.
At the Academy
All belong
All learn
All lead to succeed.”
“Hannah School is Arkansas’s first and only school devoted solely to teaching children with dyslexia. The Hannah School helps students struggling with dyslexia and related learning differences. We offer educational programs for children with language-based learning disabilities that continuously promote success academically and socially — for a lifetime.“
*Arkansas has a K-12 scholarship program that provides funding for students with disabilities to be able to attend provide private schools. Click here for more information on this program – the Succeed Scholarship.
Organization
Organization’s Mission
“Expanding Individual Potential Through Innovative Instruction“
“The ultimate goal of Civitan Services is to help our clients maximize their potential for independence, and realize accomplishment, personal dignity and success in their lives. Our entire existence is the result of the belief that every individual, regardless of their disability, has choices, goals and dreams. Civitan Services is empowering these individuals to realize their dreams and achieve what they want most out of life.“
“Easterseals Arkansas has been helping individuals with disabilities and special needs, and their families, live better lives for 75 years. From child development centers to physical rehabilitation and job training for people with disabilities, Easterseals offers a variety of services to help people with disabilities address life’s challenges and achieve personal goals.“
“The Mission of First Step, Inc. is to promote integration and independence of all people with disabilities.“
“Adam’s Clubhouse provides intellectually and physically disabled, school age children a protective, nurturing and caring environment through after school and summer care programs. Our passion is assisting the families by empowering the parents and guardians the opportunity to focus on their continued employment or educational goals, enabling them to be better providers for their families, or simply allowing them a break as a caregiver. Our commitment to these families is as strong as their commitment to their children. Providing a safe daycare option for these special families is as much of a gift to us as it is a gift to these families.”
“The mission of the AAROC is to provide Hope, Direction & Support to families of individuals diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder, and we fulfill our mission through activities.”
“Arrows Behavior Therapy and Consulting was created to provide applied behavior analysis service to the northeast Arkansas area. We wanted to create a therapy clinic with christian values for both our employees but also our clients and their families.”
“Autism Speaks is dedicated to promoting solutions, across the spectrum and throughout the life span, for the needs of individuals with autism and their families. We do this through advocacy and support; increasing understanding and acceptance of people with autism; and advancing research into causes and better interventions for autism spectrum disorder and related conditions.”
“Camp Aldersgate creates life-changing experiences for individuals with special needs, enabling them to expand their worlds and express their unique voices.”
“Friendship Community Care is in the business of uniting communities. We empower people to live with dignity, happiness and pride.”
“It is our mission to improve the lives of children by providing the highest quality therapeutic, educational, medical and behavioral health services designed to each child’s potential. We believe the participation of family and caregivers in this process is fundamental to empower children to participate in life’s activities. We are committed to the support and growth of our professional team by promoting clinical excellence through continuing education, interdisciplinary teamwork, and community outreach.”
“Welcome to the Miracle League …. There is nothing like it! When you step into the ballpark, you know that there is something inclusive for everyone, from the barrier free surface made of recycled tires to, thus creating a unique opportunity to challenge, to understand and to correcting misperceptions about individuals with mental and/or physical disabilities. Quickly learning that our players are not much different than yourself they simply go about it differently.”
“Pediatrics Plus is a specialized pediatric healthcare provider. We utilize a unique and innovative blended service model designed to produce the best outcomes for children. Pediatrics Plus operates with a very progressive mindset.”