Welcome to the Arkansas Disability Coalition’s Online Resource Directory. Here you will find information and resources about a variety of topics designed to help families who have a child or youth with special health care needs.
We are in the process of adding resources to this website. If you don’t see what you are looking for, contact ADC Directly so that we can help you find what you need. If you know about a resource that would help families, please click here to suggest an organization or agency that should be added to this Resource Directory.
RESOURCE DIRECTORY AREAS
Diagnosis-Specific Information
Information regarding specific diagnoses like ADD, ADHD, Autism, and Autism Spectrum Disorders, as well as behavioral and emotional or delays is available. Resources encompass education tailored to diagnosis, support groups, associations and/or programs dedicated to Individuals with these diagnoses.
Information regarding specific diagnoses like ADD, ADHD, Autism, and Autism Spectrum Disorders, as well as behavioral and emotional or delays is available. Resources encompass education tailored to diagnosis, support groups, associations and/or programs dedicated to Individuals with these diagnoses.
Caregiver Support & Respite Care
Being a caregiver can be difficult, but there are resources for people who need support or an occasional break in caregiving responsibilities.
Being a caregiver can be difficult, but there are resources for people who need support or an occasional break in caregiving responsibilities.
Education, School, & Child Care
A quality education is critical for all children with disabilities. Learn about IEPs, the Department of Education, university and college disability support services, and other resources about education support.
A quality education is critical for all children with disabilities. Learn about IEPs, the Department of Education, university and college disability support services, and other resources about education support.
Insurance & Health Care Coverage
Learn more about how to deal with insurance companies and use your health care coverage. Learn about TEFRA, Medicaid, Medicaid waivers, and how health reform (the Affordable Care Act) may affect your family.
Learn more about how to deal with insurance companies and use your health care coverage. Learn about TEFRA, Medicaid, Medicaid waivers, and how health reform (the Affordable Care Act) may affect your family.
Although financial assistance can be difficult to find and very limited, some medical programs may offer medical financial assistance. Learn about the Social Security Administration, Department of Human Services (Division of County Operations), SNAP (food stamps), Transitional Employment Assistance (TEA), and Arkansas Children’s Hospital Financial Assistance Program. Also find help with financial planning for families dealing with a disability.