PDF Arkansas families affected by autism have their first chance to participate in a volunteer registry that will track how many people in the state have autism spectrum disorders with the debut of a new website, ArkansasAutismAlliance.org. Families will also find a host of autism resources compiled on the site, which is a collaboration between Arkansas Children?s Hospital (ACH), the Arkansas Children?s Hospital Research Institute (ACHRI) and the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). This website, developed by Jill James, PhD, will help families understand what?s happening with autism in Arkansas. Dr. James is the director of the Autism Metabolic Genomics Laboratory at ACHRI, a professor of Pediatrics in the UAMS College of Medicine, and an autism researcher. At ArkansasAutismAlliance.org, families can find links to local organizations, support groups, opportunities to participate in research, bios of Arkansas autism specialists and more. The registry component will help researchers at the collaborating institutions find out more about how many people in Arkansas have autism spectrum disorders and where they live. ?Right now, we don?t even know how many families in Arkansas are affected by autism,? Dr. James said. ?The registry could be a huge resource for helping us allocate resources to communities and understand where the needs exist.? Families are encouraged to explore ArkansasAutismAlliance.organd volunteer their information in the registry. The info will be maintained in a database, and families can agree to be contacted if they wish to participate in surveillance activities and research projects.
National Alliance on Mental Illness – Arkansas
1012 Autumn Road, Suite 1
Little Rock, AR 72211
501-661-1548
800-844-0381
Information line: 877-227-0007
Fax: 501-312-7540
nami-ar@nami.orgArkansas Autism Resource and Outreach Center (AAROC)
Non-profit organization whose mission is to provide hope, direction and support to individuals and families impacted by autism spectrum disorders. Housed at Partners for Inclusive Communities.
501/ 526-6084 (V); 501-682-9902 (TDD)
800/ 342-2923 (V/TDD)
2001 Pershing Circle, Suite 300, North Little Rock, AR 72114
varadyd@uams.edu
Arkansas Department of Human Services
Arkansas Disability and Health Program
Mission is general health promotion of people with disabilities and prevention of secondary conditions; joint offices at the Arkansas Department of Health and Partners for Inclusive Communities.
Arkansas Disability Coalition
Current information and advocacy services for dealing with the school system for school age children with a developmental disability.
501-614-7020 (V/TTY)
501-614-9082 (FAX)
800-223-1330 (V/TTY)
1123 S. University, Suite 225, Little Rock, AR 72204
adc@alltel.net
Disability Rights Center of Arkansas
Information on how to access appropriate individual advocacy, systems advocacy and legal services to protect the civil and legal rights of persons with disabilities.
501/ 296-1775 (V/TTY)
501/ 296-1779 (FAX)
800/ 482-1174 (V/TTY)
1100 N. University, Suite 201, Little Rock, AR 72207
panda@arkdisabilityrights.org
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.
501-537-9060 (V)
501-537-9062 (FAX)
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
Information about available disabilities services and training.
501-661-2589 (V/TTY)
501-661-2399 (FAX)
800-482-5400, ext. 2589 (V/TTY)
5800 W. 10th Str., Suite 805, Little Rock, AR 72204
http://www.ddcouncil.org/index.html
Arkansas Increasing Capabilities Access Network (ICAN)
Arkansas’ statewide assistive technology program designed to make technology available and accessible for everyone who needs it.
Arkansas Independent Living Council
Information about independent living programs and services that promote self-empowerment and self-determination for persons with disabilities.
501-372-0607 (V/TTY)
501-371-0598 (FAX)
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.
501-770-4000
501-927-1373 (FAX)
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
An Internet website with information about additional resources for persons with disabilities and their families in the State of Arkansas.
Information to help you understand how to get special health care services for children with disabilities.
501-682-1461 (V)
501-682-6789 (TTY) (Please ask for Rodney Farley)
501-371-3464 (FAX)
800-482-5850 ext. 2277 (V)
877-708-8191 (TTY) (Please ask for Rodney Farley)
P.O. Box 1437, Slot S-380, Little Rock, AR 72203-1437
rodney.farley@arkansas.gov