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ARKANSAS REHABILITATION SERVICES
CARL DAUGHTERYADRIENNE ROBINSON
Overview of the Agency
Arkansas Rehabilitation Services
Present ARS Information (Arkansas Rehabilitation Services) in three parts: General Information about agency Processes Integral support within ARS
Arkansas Rehabilitation ServicesGeneral Information-Hierarchy
Director of ACE Bill Walker
Interim Commissioner of ARS Jonathan Bibb
Deputy Commissioner Robert Trevino
Chief of Field Services Carl Daughtery
Arkansas Rehabilitation ServicesGeneral Information
Field Services: Arkansas Rehabilitation Services (ARS) provides
opportunities for Arkansans with disabilities to lead productive and independent lives.
19 field offices across the state serving all 75 counties. Training and related rehabilitation services are
provided to the client to assist with finding gainful employment
Arkansas Rehabilitation ServicesGeneral Information
Transition ServicesProvides the opportunity for Rehabilitation Counselors
and schools to develop partnerships Prepare high school students with disabilities with the
skills, knowledge and attitudes necessary to achieve successful transition from high school to adult life
Four VR Counselors-specialty to work in the high schoolsAll VR Counselors are assigned to high schools in
their area
Arkansas Rehabilitation ServicesGeneral Information
Areas under Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (SDHH): Independent Living Services (ILS) Provide direct services to Arkansans who are
deaf or hard of hearing. Program Specialist-Holly Ketchum
Other Programs under Field Services
Staff Development and Training Training and development of employees with
Arkansas Rehabilitation Services Business Relations Representatives
Assist with job placement of ARS clients, as well as assist business owners and employers in developing strategies relating to disability issues in the workplace.
Arkansas Rehabilitation ServicesGeneral Information
Special Programs: Telecommunications Access Program (TAP) Assistive Technology at Work (AT @Work) Learning and Evaluation Center (LEC) Arkansas Kidney Disease Commission (AKDC) Rehabilitation Initial Diagnosis and Assessment
for Clients (RIDAC) Governor's Commission on People with
Disabilities Supported Housing
Arkansas Rehabilitation ServicesProcesses
Eligibility: Anyone who is a legal Arkansas resident and
determined eligible for services can qualify: Call your local field office/set up an initial
interview-may complete the application Undergo assessment (helps to determine
eligibility)-if needed Determination of eligibility (within 60 days) Develop IPE (within 90 days)
Arkansas Rehabilitation ServicesIntegral Support within ARS
Libera/System 7 ACE Expo
Provides awareness of ACE services and programs (Adult Ed, CTE, ARS), reality fair and a job fair component
ACTI The Arkansas Career Training Institute (formerly
the Hot Springs Rehabilitation Center) is a key program within ARS that provides comprehensive medical, vocational, and therapy services for people with disabilities.
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