2020 ACCESS Impact Report: Rooted In Innovation

Impact Report 2020

BUILDING BRIGHTER FUTURES

Our Mission Expanding Individual Potential Through Innovative Instruction

Our Philosophy All persons have the potential to learn, the capacity for change, and the right to live a meaningful life in the community of his or her choice.

Our Core Values People Matter Team Work & Commitment Excellence & Innovation Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Generosity Integrity & Transparency Speed & Agility Caring, Celebration & Thankfulness

Table of Contents 3 Message from the Executive Director 4 Year in Review 6 ACCESS Program Overview 8 ACCESS Evaluation and Resource Center 10 ACCESS Early Childhood 12 ACCESS Academy 14 Therapy Programs 16 Adult Programs 18 Community Integration 19 Life After ACCESS 20 Investments at Work 21 Looking Ahead 22 Faces of ACCESS 23 How to Support 24 In Gratitude

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A Message From the ACCESS Executive Director Dear ACCESS Friends, We are proud to present our first annual ACCESS® Impact Report. This publication showcases the lifechanging services the ACCESS team is providing each day to build brighter futures for individuals with special needs – and the positive impact of the generous funding we have received from individuals, corporations, foundations and government support.

2020 has been a trying year for the world, and ACCESS was not immune to the challenges brought about by the coronavirus pandemic. As we absorbed the new information coming to us daily, we carefully considered how our mission would continue its great work. Once again, we listened to the families we serve, and their message was clear – our clients need us now more than ever. A shutdown was not an option.

The unexpected changes in how to best serve our clients, while maintaining the safest environment possible, challenged our team in new ways. ACCESS built its foundation upon unique, high quality, individualized programming. These are our roots, and for the past 26 years, we have positively impacted thousands of individuals, both with and without special needs, through: evaluations, therapy services, education, vocational training, community support, and more. As we adapted to new health and safety guidelines, we knew that no matter how we altered our service delivery, we would remain rooted in the innovation that makes ACCESS unique.

The ACCESS team found creative ways to help our clients continue expanding their individual potential.

From virtual therapy sessions and online learning, to newly structured classrooms and procedures and even virtual graduations, they implemented a plan that kept our clients from having to go without

the services and interventions they require. We are grateful for each of our employees and their steadfast commitment to this organization and those we serve.

To our ACCESS families, thank you for entrusting us with your children and young adults throughout this year. Your commitment to providing your children with every opportunity possible inspires us to bring our best efforts to work each and every day.

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As we look forward to 2021, we understand we will continue to face new challenges. It is our duty to the families we serve to keep our vision and core values in step with the obstacles we face. While we will continue to be flexible in accordance with the times, we are committed to remaining Rooted in Innovation in all that we do. And to our potential supporters, we urge you to join us. Our community has never needed you more.

All my best,

“While we will continue to be flexible in accordance with the times, we are committed to remaining Rooted in Innovation in all that we do.”

We could not have kept our doors open through this pandemic without the generous investments from our donors, including individuals, corporations, foundations, and government support. Your generosity is inspiring and we thank you for believing in our team, investing in our mission, and continuing to advocate for the important work we do.

We also extend special thanks to our devoted ACCESS Board of Directors, led by President Scott Davis. Their leadership and encouragement have provided stability and clarity throughout each decision with which we have been faced. Their service to ACCESS and our greater community has demonstrated strength and certainty to the organization in these uncertain times.

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2020 ACCESS Year in Review April 1st

January 1st

Spring Plant Sales

ACCESS Rings in the New Year

ACCESS encouraged outdoor learning and activities for the family through the Spring Plant Sales with varieties grown by the ACCESS Horticulture Program

March 16th

Closed for COVID-19 ACCESS closed for ten days to implement new health and safety guidelines for COVID-19.

January

February

March

February 25th

April

May May 11th

The 18th Annual Harriet and Warren Stephens, Stephens Inc. ACCESS Cup Celebrates Virtually Due to the pandemic, our annual golf tournament was celebrated online and exceeded expectations for our first-ever virtual event.

ACCESS for All Transitions Night

ACCESS experts educated the community on the resources available through the ACCESS Evaluation and Resource Center

March 30th

ACCESS Reopens for In-Person and Virtual Services

May 2020 February 27th

Early Childhood Literacy Night

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ACCESS families enjoyed a multi-sensory glimpse into our innovative, literacy-based curriculum with the children’s book The Snowy Nap.

Ottenheimer Brothers Foundation ACCESS Student Union Unveiled The renovated ACCESS Academy cafeteria opens as a multi-use student union just in time to aid in on-campus socially distant instruction and gatherings.

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September 8th

August 5th

The ACCESS Greatest Show on Earth Pre-K 3 Virtual Circus

August 2020 Project SEARCH Arkansas: ACCESS Initiative Graduations Get Creative

October 23rd

Project SEARCH Arkansas: ACCESS Initiative Interns Kick Off a New Program Year

ACCESS Academy Therapy Gym Renovation

September

October

The Project SEARCHÂŽ Arkansas: ACCESS Initiative graduates celebrated their entrance into the work force after nine months of on-the-job training. Our seven business sites found creative ways to host graduations through a combination of virtual and inperson ceremonies.

August

August 7th

Pre-K 4 Blended Graduation A socially distant parking lot parade mixed with a virtual graduation ceremony made the Early Childhood Pre-K 4 Graduation one for the books!

October 16th

ACCESS Acres Pumpkin Patch

August 13th

First Day of School

September 17th

Annual Pre-K 4 Dinosaur Dig

The ACCESS Early Childhood team brought the beloved Pumpkin Patch field trip to our own backyard. Even during the pandemic, our staff is dedicated to providing multi-sensory opportunities for learning.

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ACCESS Program Overview Since 1994, ACCESS has been offering services to individuals with special needs. Through the years, the organization has expanded to bring new services to those we serve based on the need within the community.

ACCESS Early Childhood The ACCESS Early Childhood program is a language intensive program that uses a unique, literacy-based curriculum, team approach, and specially-engineered classrooms to help children with developmental delays receive the early intervention they need.

ACCESS Evaluation & Resource Center

The ACCESS Evaluation Center uses a variety of services to help youth and adolescents unlock their true potential.

Through comprehensive evaluations and neuropsychological evaluations, our team of experts are able to discover a client’s unique patterns of strengths and weaknesses to determine underlying developmental, learning, behavioral or mental health diagnoses. Once identified, our evaluators can help create a plan to help clients achieve success.

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ACCESS Academy The ACCESS Academy is Arkansas’s most comprehensive school for children with language and learning disabilities or developmental delays. Specialized teaching methods, a team approach, and individualized goals give school-aged children the confidence and tools they need to achieve personal success.

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Now, ACCESS offers an array of programs tailored to clients with a variety of needs that positively impact each individual’s unique journey toward a brighter future.

Community Integration ACCESS offers CES Waiver services for qualifying individuals, providing a variety of support to help our clients participate in the community of their choice. ACCESS provides case management, supportive living, supported employment, adaptive equipment, specialized medical supplies, environmental modifications, and professional consultation services.

ACCESS Therapy Therapy is the heart of what we do at ACCESS and the foundation upon which our organization is built. Through speech, occupational, physical, and feeding therapy, our team of experts work with clients to develop the skills needed to participate more fully within their communities.

ACCESS Adult Programs ACCESS offers two adult programs to give individuals with disabilities opportunities to achieve purpose and independence.

ACCESS Life offers a unique program that helps young adults refine daily living skills, vocational skills, self-care and more. Project SEARCH Arkansas: ACCESS Initiative in partnership with Arkansas Rehabilitation Services is a nine-month internship program for young adults with developmental disabilities providing on-the-job vocational and job readiness training, along with follow-along support to help them find and maintain competitive, integrated employment.

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Unlocking Potential through the ACCESS Evaluation and Resource Center Comprehensive Evaluations

The ACCESS Evaluation and Resource Center (AERC) takes a comprehensive approach to discovering a child’s strengths and weaknesses through comprehensive psychological evaluations, neuropsychological evaluations, autism evaluations, and evaluations for CES waiver qualification.

Discovering Answers for Grace Through the AERC As I sit here thinking about Grace’s educational journey, I realize that Grace has always had issues with procrastination, concentration, and attention span. She never really enjoyed reading, which I believe affected both her vocabulary and spelling. She also found it difficult to read aloud. In math, she tended to skip steps or not finish problems.

However, she always made good grades in a challenging college prep private school. I assumed all of these problems were simply related to her pediatrician’s diagnosis of attention deficit disorder (ADD).

Diagnoses through the AERC neuropsychological evaluations and comprehensive pyshoeducational evaluations during the 2019-2020 fiscal year. During that time period, AERC clients were diagnosed with an average of 2.47 diagnoses.

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ACCESS is now accepting Medicaid/TEFRA for behavioral and mental health services, as well as related evaluations.

I chose ACCESS for testing because when I called and explained that I needed testing in a short timeframe, they listened and really made an effort to work Grace in, in time for her to get the results for the ACT. When we came to ACCESS, I was just hoping to get her tested for ADD so that I could get documentation which ACT would accept in order for her to qualify for accommodations. Grace had taken the ACT two times and had not scored particularly well. I felt that she needed accommodations in order to succeed. Ms. Newton really took a lot of time with us and asked a lot of questions. Grace and I tried to provide as much information as we could, and when our intake was over, Ms. Newton suggested that we do more in-depth testing in addition to testing for ADD. When we received the results, I was surprised to find that Grace had more learning disabilities than I had ever realized. I immediately felt a sense of failing as a parent because she had been working extra hard throughout high school and struggling to make good grades in private school, and I had never dreamed that there was more going on than just ADD. With the documentation provided by ACCESS, Grace qualified for accommodations with ACT, and when she took the test, she improved her ACT score by eight points. It is my understanding that this is very unusual. It was certainly a confidence booster for Grace!

If I had a bit of advice to impart, it would be to get your child tested early, and push for accommodations. We always need to be advocates for our kids. I wish we had had the benefit of the knowledge provided by this testing much earlier in Grace’s academic career.

- Susan Pomtree, AERC Parent

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Behavioral and Mental Health Services ACCESS offers behavioral and mental health services for children and adolescents, along with their families, through a variety of interventions such as TF-CBT, EMDR, PCIT, Play Therapy, Sand Tray Therapy, and more.

Diagnoses made through mental health evaluations throughout the 2019-2020 fiscal year.

“Mental health counseling has molded Taylor on how to express his emotions in a verbal way. While telling me about an interaction he had with a peer this week, he said, ‘...it made me feel a bit uncomfortable’. This was great progress on expressing his feelings.”

– Laura Kent, ACCESS Parent

Academic Therapy/ Dyslexia Intervention ACCESS provides specialized learning instruction for individuals with language or learning disabilities to give them the tools they need for academic success. Services can be provided at a client’s school, in person at ACCESS, or online.

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Early Intervention at ACCESS Early Childhood Adapting, Understanding & Growing at ACCESS Early Childhood

By Jillian Russell

Milo started exhibiting some concerns at his daycare just prior to his 3rd birthday, and his teacher suggested that he be evaluated for autism and other developmental delays. When the testing was complete, I toured several preschools and knew immediately when I walked through the front door of ACCESS, this was the place I wanted Milo to be. I loved the focus on literacy, the hands-on multi-sensory approach to teaching, and the dedication to the creative learning process.

My “a-ha” moment came one night while watching Milo paint at home. Milo had only been at ACCESS for a couple of weeks, and the book of the week was Pete the Cat I Love My White Shoes. At the end of the book, Pete steps in a bucket of water and it rinses all the color off his shoes – returning them to their original white. As Milo listened to the story being read, he painted the different colors. And I held my breath waiting for the meltdown that I knew was going to come when it was time to “paint” the water and rinse off the colors. Instead, Milo did the most amazing thing!

He simply took his paint brush and painted a water line all the way over the top of his other colors, causing the paint to drip down the page. He turned to me and said, “And the water washed all the red and all the blue and all the brown away.” I was stunned to tears. Such a simple thing – but it made all the difference to me. For the first time in his life, he had adapted a situation to make sense for him – and transferred learning to a new environment using his own creative art.

“When I think of ACCESS, this is what comes to my mind: Acceptance, Compassionate, Creative, Education, Support, and Successful. As a student at ACCESS, Milo is fully accepted by a compassionate and creative team of educators that provide tremendous support (to both Milo and to me) to ensure his success in life.”

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I have a different kid than I had two or three years ago. He can read books to himself and comprehend them rather than just scripting them. He can adapt what he learns in books to real life situations. He has gained the ability to relate to the world through story which has greatly improved his social skills.

His vocabulary is amazing! When I watched him perform as the Ringmaster in this year’s ACCESS Pre-K 3 Circus (virtually, of course), I could not believe this was the same kid that two years ago couldn’t even say three words in a row. And he loved every minute of it!

ACCESS knew exactly what Milo and I needed from the very first day. They understood his world and helped me learn and adapt my parenting to fit. The literacy-based focus on education has brought out his sweet and fun personality, fostered a love of painting and reading, boosted his confidence, made him more aware and compassionate towards others, and most importantly helped give him a voice.

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Diagnoses We Serve at ACCESS Early Childhood Feeding and Swallowing Difficulties

Disorders of Psychological Autism Development

Congratulations to Our Pre-K 4 Teacher Ms. Elizabeth Thomas!

Apraxia

Other

Named 2021 Little Rock Family Amazing Educator for Special Needs

Down Syndrome

Delayed Milestone in Childhood 11% Unspecified Neuro Development Disorder

21% Language Delays and Disorders

23% Motor Function Delays and Disorders

The winning educators were nominated by coworkers, family members, parents of students and community members to be considered for the award. An independent panel of education experts reviewed nearly 200 nominations and chose a winner in each category: Elementary School, Middle School, High School and Special Needs.

Check out the front cover to see Ms. Elizabeth in action.

“The progress Colton has made in his four years at ACCESS Early Childhood is absolutely amazing! He has a village of people that pour into him every single day in order to give him as independent of a life as possible. As a mom, I am forever grateful for ACCESS.�

- Carrie Scott, ACCESS Early Childhood Parent

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ACCESS Pre-K % of4 graduates

are prepared for kindergarten or kindergarten transition with appropriate support services based on teacher evaluations for phonological awareness, knowledge of letters and sounds, self-care and social skills.

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Innovative Instruction at ACCESS Academy The individualized and team approach allows each individual student to maximize their own academic strengths to overcome learning challenges.

“No two students are the same. At ACCESS Academy, we start with a specialized curriculum and then tailor it even further to meet the needs of each individual. Each student has their own academic journey, our goal is to make that journey a success.”

- Cheri Stevenson, Director of Academy and Young Adult Programs

ACCESS Academy serves a wide range of cognitive abilities with all different learning styles.

As of November 6, 2020

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“For students with special needs, the pandemic and related school closures can be especially stressful.

Throughout the pandemic ACCESS has worked extraordinarily hard for their students. The staff has been so creative and put in long hours to find ways to move forward and continue to provide essential services that their students desperately need. My daughter has continued to receive the individualized attention from professionals who are trained in, and deeply familiar with, her unique ways of thinking, perceiving, and processing. I have always been so proud to say that my daughter attends ACCESS, and their response to the needs of their students during the pandemic reinforces this.”

– Kristi Millard, ACCESS Academy Parent

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Developing a Love for Learning at the ACCESS Academy

By Jeannine and Kevin Hamilton

Kiyah was six years old when she started at the ACCESS Academy. We learned about ACCESS after researching if any local schools focused on kids with special needs. When we discovered ACCESS Academy, it gave us a peace of mind that both Kiyah's strengths and her challenges would be the center of her education, not a set of rules or standards that put her in a box or does not take into account her needs educationally. We didn't have to worry that she would not be successful.

For a kid who hardly spoke, Kiyah has blossomed into a social, fun-loving, engaged, involved and thriving student at ACCESS. Kiyah looks forward to going to school and shares her experiences and what she learned. Her ability to verbalize her experience means the world to us. From her love of math to her eagerness to stand center stage in a play, ACCESS is credited for fostering Kiyah’s high level of confidence.

When we had safety concerns about Kiyah bolting from us into crowds or streets due to her fear of dogs, ACCESS stepped in. Thanks to her exposure and work with the educational assistance dogs at the ACCESS Academy, we can now go in public where there may be dogs or walk down a sidewalk without having to worry about her safety or emotional state.

Kiyah loves school and that is because of the encouraging and safe environment ACCESS provides. We will always be eternally grateful and huge cheerleaders and advocates of ACCESS because of the huge difference it has made in Kiyah's and our lives.

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Meeting Milestones through ACCESS Therapy

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“We found out hours after our son was born that he had a congenital heart defect. Collin had a rough first two months at Arkansas Children’s Hospital fighting for his life and enduring countless surgeries and procedures.

ACCESS has been so supportive of my son and my family. He has received speech therapy for feeding and articulation, occupational therapy, and physical therapy. His physical therapists helped him to strengthen his core because he spent time in a hospital bed and could not practice tummy time at first while his chest healed. His occupational therapists taught him fine motor skills, grasping, and crossing the midline. His speech therapist’s early role was vital in teaching him how to drink and eat—he was so sick at first he lost the suck swallow reflex and came home on a g-tube. He also had recurrent ear infections as a baby, and he is learning how to make certain sounds in articulation therapy to enable him to express himself more clearly. Most of all, he has experienced guidance, encouragement, and love from ACCESS, and I am brought to tears as I think about all they have done for him!”

– Susan Hill, ACCESS Early Childhood Parent and Speech Therapist

Speech Therapy

Occupational Therapy

Physical Therapy

Feeding Therapy

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More than

3,498

therapy goals were achieved in the ACCESS Therapy Program in the past year.

Each check mark represents a therapy goal achieved by the children and young adults working with our ACCESS Therapists.

We sought outpatient occupational therapy services a few years ago when we noticed that Carter was struggling with some gross motor skills and coordination. We could see that he needed some assistance with certain tasks such as riding a bike. We think Carter's occupational therapy work with Ricky Cooper for the past three years has been a huge success!

Carter's balance and coordination have improved meaningfully. But just as importantly, we see Carter's excitement to work with Ricky every week and his improved confidence as a result. -Katie and Brett Huff, ACCESS Outpatient Therapy Parents

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Finding Purpose through ACCESS Adult Programs ACCESS Life ACCESS Life is a community-based program for adults with developmental disabilities focused on developing independence and vocational skills.

“ACCESS Life serves as a bridge to the community for adults with special needs. The unique program empowers young adults with the tools they need to gain independent living skills, establish meaningful relationships, develop vocational skills and become philanthropic and service-minded. The comprehensive and holistic ACCESS Life experience brings self-awareness, builds confidence, provides structure and improves social and emotional awareness to pave a path to independence.”

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- Megan Tidwell, ACCESS Life Instructor

Project SEARCH® Arkansas: ACCESS Initiative in partnership with Arkansas Rehabilitation Services

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Project SEARCH® Arkansas: ACCESS® Initiative in partnership with Arkansas Rehabilitation Services (ARS) is a nine-month internship program for young adults with developmental disabilities. Interns in the program complete three rotations at a partnering business with the goal of gaining necessary skills to obtain competitive, integrated employment.

Realizing My True Potential My name is Bryan Purifoy. I am a graduate of Arkansas Children’s Hospital Project SEARCH program.

I grew up in North Little Rock, Arkansas. After graduating high school, I struggled to find employment. After ten years of trying to find an opportunity to start a career, I discovered the Project SEARCH program and immediately applied. The first day of the program was like the first day of school. I was so excited and I learned a lot!

They taught me the skills that I needed to be a good employee: confidence and how to communicate effectively. It really helped me grow as a person and realize my own true potential. After graduating from the program, I was offered a position at Arkansas Children’s Hospital (ACH). For more than two years, I have worked as a Patient Access Representative, checking people in for their appointments, rescheduling appointments, taking phone calls, and returning voicemails.

Project SEARCH has helped me become a more independent adult.

For the first time in my life, after I started working at ACH, I no longer qualified for any government assistance - no food stamps or SSI. Despite my disability, I can financially support myself. What an incredible feeling! One of my biggest accomplishments has been to pay for a cruise all by myself and go to Mexico with the paycheck that I earned from Arkansas Children’s Hospital, thanks to Project SEARCH. It is so amazing to be independent and not have to rely on the government. Project SEARCH has truly changed my life and taught me that I can do anything I set my mind to.

Project SEARCH prepared Richard for his job at UAMS in Patient Care Management, but it was his job coaches that helped him master the actual on-the-job skills that enabled Richard to keep his job. Through the job coaching program provided to Richard by the Project SEARCH team, he was able to be trained to do the many tasks that were required of his job. Without his job coaches’ help, I fear, Richard would have been frustrated and not have been able to achieve the success that he has at his beloved job at UAMS. -Katherine Ann Trotter, Project SEARCH Arkansas: ACCESS Initiative Parent 17

Community Integration Through CES Waiver

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Living a Full Life with CES Waiver Services Written by Mary Rinke, ACCESS Parent

Life can bring many surprises and lots of joy. Thirty-three years ago, my daughter Claire was born. As a nurse, I thought I knew what to expect, but boy were my eyes about to be opened. After Claire survived a fetal maternal hemorrhage, yes, lots of uncertainty was to come. Long term, Claire has Cerebral Palsy, but with the help of ACCESS, she has thrived.

At nine months, Claire was introduced to Tammy Simmons, Monika Garner-Smith, and Cheri Stevenson. In retrospect, this was a true blessing from above. With the help of these outstanding ladies, my daughter blossomed. She went to school from kindergarten through fourth grade at a typical school, and then was given the opportunity to attend the ACCESS Academy. There, she was able to have a serious education with the basics she would need to live a prosperous, independent, and fulfilling life.

During her time at the ACCESS Academy, Claire learned the joy of being able to help the young children in this world. After graduation, Claire worked with children in the private sector for many years before joining the ACCESS Early Childhood team. But there were still struggles along the way. To achieve more independence, Claire needed assistance.

This assistance came in the form of CES Waiver Services.

CES Waiver Services through ACCESS brought opportunities for Claire to learn the skills required to live independently. Through supportive living services, the Waiver staff worked with Claire on the principles of selfcare within the home and in the community, teaching Claire how to develop and improve on activities for daily living.

Family can hit a roadblock with teaching skills such as cleaning, cooking, grocery shopping, and daily errands. An outside source was the answer for us. Claire was much more willing to learn from her Waiver staff than from family. Now, she views her Waiver person as an educator in dealing with life’s decisions and an extension of her own independence.

For Claire, communication with multiple people can be confusing.

However, in the work environment, communication is crucial. With the supported employment Waiver staff stepping in to assist with communication, success has been possible. They help Claire learn to navigate new changes in the work environment and find accommodations that can allow Claire to grow and thrive as an employee. People with disabilities need an advocate to come to their aide in the workplace and the community, and Waiver brought this for Claire.

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ACCESS CES Waiver services have brought the reality of a full life to Claire, a sense of independence, self-worth, and productivity. Without Waiver, Claire would be adrift. Because of Waiver, Claire’s life is livable, and she is member of society.

Life After ACCESS

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How Stedman Riley’s ACCESS Beginnings Built a Foundation for Future Success Senior chapel talks at Episcopal Collegiate School are a great tradition. Enjoy this excerpt from Steadman Riley’s talk of overcoming adversity, and the team at ACCESS is humbled to have played a role in his journey and accomplishments.

“In my early life, my parents and doctors noticed I was a little different from the average toddler. They noticed a lack of crying and talking, and I was a rather quiet child. I was diagnosed with Asperger syndrome. If you don’t know what that is, Asperger syndrome is a disorder where a person lacks any sort of social skills and communication. As a child with this disorder, I didn’t understand how to talk to other kids; I was scared of people and all I wanted to do was binge watch the Backyardigans and Spongebob on TV. Since I had this disorder, my parents sent me to a school called ACCESS where I could get the therapy and developmental help I needed.

Although I was still scared of human interaction while I was there, the therapists at ACCESS helped me with physical and speech therapy. I am grateful for the great job the therapists did at ACCESS, as they taught me how to interact with other people, as well as social skills and how to do everyday tasks. Without that help, I would be a different person today. After my parents decided that I had had enough therapy, they decided to send me to a new school, Episcopal Collegiate School.

Little did I know that this school would change my perspective of life forever, and my little 5th grade self would never imagine ‘Senior Steddy’ being able to socialize with so many people.

We congratulate Stedman, Episcopal Collegiate School Class of 2021, and celebrate his many accomplishments: Episcopal Collegiate National Honor Society Spanish National Honor Society (4th year - AP Spanish) Member of Episcopal Collegiate School Golf Team Attended Civil Engineering Camp at UALR Attended Engineering Camp at University of Arkansas Fayetteville Awarded Academic Award of Excellence in World History 2020 Episcopal Collegiate Homecoming Court

When I came to Episcopal, despite the therapy, it was a culture shock. I remember sitting in my 5th grade classroom being confused, having an urge to be like the other kids in my class by talking, playing together at recess, and all that stuff, but I simply did not understand how to do it. I mean, I could talk to people verbally, but I was living in my own little world and the jokes and statements my friends understood, I had no idea what they were talking about. This is how I was for my first few years at Episcopal until one day, my mannerisms changed forever. Not having many friends because of my lack of interaction, I became friends with the guys at the lunch table in Middle School. These guys are my forever friends and even as middle schoolers, they were there for me and wanted to include me in their lives. This small group of friends that I began to hangout with changed my life forever. They helped me understand jokes, taught me social skills, and simply were easy with me as I was learning more about how to socialize.

Today, I have overcome my challenge. I have defied the odds and learned how to socialize with people. As a child not knowing how to do it, it was my dream to talk with other humans and learn more about the world in general, as well as enjoy my life. It was what I wanted, all I ever could have asked for.”

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Your Investments at Work Because of the support provided by our community, ACCESS is able to impact countless individuals every year through a variety of programs.

Here is a snapshot of how your investments made a difference during the 2020-2021 fiscal year:

8% Fundraising

Sources of Revenue

40% Therapy & Comprehensive Evaluations

52% Programs & Tuition

10.5% Administration

9.5% Facilities

78% Programs

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$11,787,059

annual budget in order to serve its mission through therapy, classroom, vocation, and community-based programs.

2%

Marketing & Development

ACCESS currently operates on a

Where Your Investments Make An Impact

Your investments are hard at work and changing lives every day at ACCESS.

Looking Ahead: Top Organizational Initiatives

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Our Commitment to Keep Safety First We remain vigilant in our ongoing care of staff and students. It is important that we continue to respond quickly to emergency situations as demonstrated at the start of the pandemic by: keeping students and staff safe by following necessary protocols; maintaining a semi-sterile environment and continuing to use PPE; reconfiguring our spaces to allow for social distancing; and offering online formats for virtual school and therapy.

Optimizing Organizational Operations

Our focus is directed to implementing a revised organizational structure with updated responsibilities, implementing an electronic management system (ERM) with integrated workflow, as well as completing online admission and re-enrollment for all programs.

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Fiduciary Financial Obligations

Our ACCESS Board of Directors and members of senior management diligently work to maintain a strong cash position to reduce non-payroll expenses and generate enough program income to sustain operations. In addition, investments from individuals, corporations and foundations are essential to help off-set operations.

Each day, we are researching new opportunities to keep our mission viable for generations to come.

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Community Connections ACCESS plays a valuable role in the community to provide a network of support for all families.

Through the years, we have built strong partnerships with local schools, pediatric facilities, and other community organizations to communicate the positive impact of the array of services our team offers.

From comprehensive evaluations and therapy services, to specialized educational opportunities and vocational training, we are a one-stop-shop to help unlock potential for individuals with language and learning disabilities and developmental disabilities. *Photo taken prior to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Faces of Our Supporters

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“Community means that people come together, and they become greater than the sum of their parts. It’s not enough to look at ACCESS and be wowed by all the great things it has done. These things that we do to support our kids in the beginning have lifelong impacts. It’s the things we decide to do today to help ACCESS continue to provide for our community in the future.”

-Fred Davis, ACCESS Board of Directors Member

Support Our Mission

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Why choose to support ACCESS? It’s simple...to change a life!

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#GivetoACCESS on #GivingTuesday | DECEMBER 1, 2020

On Tuesday December 1st, 2020, ACCESS will participate in #GivingTuesday, a global give-back movement.

We have a unique opportunity this year to make #GivingTuesday even more impactful. ACCESS has been awarded a matching grant from the Windgate Foundation for all donations to be matched up to $50,000. Double the impact your investments have on this notable mission with a donation today! Every donation makes a difference. Help ACCESS continue building brighter futures! | DECEMBER 1, 2020

Share! Advocate! And Donate! To make this year's #GivingTuesday the best yet. Remember to follow us @accessgroupinc on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and use the hashtags #GivetoACCESS and #GivingTuesday to be featured on December 1st.

Make your gift today at www.accessgroupinc.org/donate or mail in your donation with the envelope provided in this Impact Report.

14th Annual Bingo Bash

Leave a Legacy The Legacy Circle honors individuals who have included ACCESS in their will, trust or other charitable planned gifts. As a part of the Legacy Circle, you find yourself among a circle of friends who are devoted to growing ACCESS’ mission for future generations. By leaving a legacy gift, whether large or small, you are ensuring that ACCESS is able to continue building brighter futures for individuals with special needs for years to come.

For more information about the ACCESS Legacy Circle, contact Kellie Wilhite, Director of Development kellie@accessgroupinc.org | 501-217-8600

Presented by Encore Bank, hosted by the ACCESS in Action Young Professionals Group and led by Chairmen Kelli and Mason Miller Date: To Be Determined

19th Annual ACCESS Cup Led by Chairman Chris McNulty Date: Monday May 10th Location: Chenal Country Club

Contact Tori Horton, Special Events and Corporate Sponsors Associate for more information.

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In Gratitude ACCESS extends a heartfelt thank you to the following individuals, corporations and foundations who made a cumulative gift of $100 or more to our mission between July 1, 2019 and June 30, 2020. Also listed are the many friends and family members to whom you paid tribute with donations to ACCESS. The generosity represented in the following pages enables our efforts to expand individual potential through innovative instruction. These names inspire us each day as we live out our mission and continue to meet the needs of our community.

BENEFACTOR Arkansas Economic Development Commission The Brown Foundation, Inc. George and Linda Gleason Foundation Windgate Foundation LEADER Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities Harriet and Warren Stephens, Stephens Inc. PARTNER Anonymous Patti Bailey Bank OZK Libby and Scott Davis Frank D. Hickingbotham Foundation Trust George H. Dunklin Jr. Charitable Foundation Judy W. Fletcher Family Foundation Marion & Miriam Rose Trust Northwestern Mutual Foundation Lynn and George O’Connor Philip R. Jonsson Foundation Dona and Gene Scott The Walt & Lee Keenihan Foundation ANCHOR Arkansas Democrat Gazette John Bailey Encore Bank Terri and Chuck Erwin Becky and Jackson Farrow Callie and David Gutierrez Jane and Chris Hartz inVeritas Jo and Marcus McCain Mary and Mark Millsap Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates, & Woodyard, P.L.L.C. Rebsamen Fund Tammy Simmons Stella Boyle Smith Trust

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Steuri Family Endowment Katherine Ann Trotter Uniti Group Inc. DIAMOND Anonymous Amcor Arkansas Bolt Co. Amy and Wes Baden The Birch Family Pam and Rick Blank Jr. Laura and Steven Davis Delta Dental of Arkansas Dillard’s Fuqua Campbell, P.A. Jeanne and Harold Joyner Ashley and Kurt Knickrehm Meadors Adams & Lee, Inc. Mightycause Charitable Foundation Monterrey Law Firm Rachael and Dan Oberste Patricia and Andre Paixao Jill and Ted Penick III Susan G. Rogers Gina and J.D. Simpson TLC Laser Eye Centers USAble Life Wright Lindsey & Jennings LLP PLATINUM Heather and Scott Allmendinger Anonymous Arkansas Blue Cross & Blue Shield Arkansas Community Foundation Blue & You Foundation Bray Properties LLC C. B. Foundation Alison and Cesar Caballero Molly and John Campbell Suzanne and Walt Carter Cogbill-Crone Wealth Management

Leslie and Gary Collins Kim and Chad Crank Sis Crosland Crow-Burlingame Foundation Christy Snowden Davis and Mark Davis Irene and George Davis Joey Diorio Enterprise Holdings Foundation First Security Bank Brittany and Ryan Franklin Kathryn and Will Griffin Louise and Roy Gutierrez Andrea and Jay Heflin Hogan Taylor LLP Beth and Don Johnson Cheryl and Jeff Jones Mary and Dick Kelley Kroger Linda and Jim Landers Ann and Mark Langston Krysten and Mark Levin Sandy and Fred Levin Julie and Lynn Marshall Erin and Hugh McConnell McGriff Insurance Services Crissy and Leo Monterrey Jane and Michael Moore McKenzie Moriconi Jan and Rick Murphy Rick Murphy Amy and Ryan O’Connor Olivia and Joe Ramsey Beth and Ted Rice Riceland Foods, Inc The Robert C. & Anne A. Hickman Foundation Rose Law Firm Sage Partners Melissa and John Saviers Simmons Bank Allie and Matthew Smith Monika Garner-Smith and Roger Smith

Southwest Power Pool Laurie and Justin Spencer Angie and Jackson Stephens Strategic M&A Advisors Gina and Philip Tappan Libby and Lee Thalheimer Melissa Thomas Kellie and Michael Wilhite Wright Plastic Surgery Drs. Mandy and Eric Wright GOLD Suzanna and Alan Abston Rose Ann and Peter Attig B Interiors Inc Shelly Baldwin The Barnett Grace Charitable Trust Donna Via and Granville Burruss Becky and Phil Campbell Derek Cisne Sarah Beth and Fred Davis Kristen and Steele Davis Kacy and Tim Dawson Allison and James Dowden Ann and Merritt Dyke Nan East Skip Ebel Everett Automotive FCA Certified Public Accountants Laura and Milton Fine Frost, PLLC Julia and Randy Garcia Sharon and Marc Gunter Jillian and Grant Hastings Lindsay and Jay Heulitt I-K Electric Insight Logistics Management Katie’s Krew Nicole and Rob Lashbrook Lester McKinley Family Foundation Adele and Bill Lloyd

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Neilla and Greg Longino Marci H. Hall Charitable Fund Lester McKinley Family Foundation Mary McGowan Liane and Alan Meadors Leigh and Philip Merry Kristi and Will Millard Judy and Joe Morgan Lisa and Joe Moriconi Network for Good Carol and Dave Naragon Helen Porter Laura Hobart-Porter and Nicholas Porter Becky Scott June and David Simpson Smart Chevrolet Cadillac Buick GMC Smiley Technologies, Inc. South Arkansas Telephone Co., Inc. Cheri Stevenson T. Rowe Price Mark Teguns UBS Financial Services Inc. Cate and Robbie Wilson Marla and Richard Wirges SILVER ACE Glass Jan and Dave Allmendinger Anonymous Lori and Chip Baker Beechwood Hospitality David Boling Shalene Caple The Charlotte John Company, Inc. Desselle Real Estate, Inc. Julianne and Allen Dobson Amanda and Tim Driedric Meg and Jeremy Dunn Stacy and Jack Grobmyer Heart of Arkansas United Way Sarah Henry Ashley and Jon Honeywell Tori and Drake Horton Mimi and Joe Hurst Kutak Rock LLP Rachel and Michael Lang Lewis and Clark Outfitters Annie and Matt Lindsey Monica Lo and Daniel Sherbet Lauren and Ethan McCullar Chase and Matthew McKay Susan and Robert McGowan Abbey Merry Charlie Meyer Michelle and Lance Miller

Paula and Joe Morgan Emily and Jason Nadeau Gary Nash Alanna and Gary Newton Kimberly and Donald Newton Whitney Parfitt Ann and Ashay Patel Meredith and Colin Pelton Carol and Robert Ricketts Sylvia Riggs Laura and Jimmy Ritchie Roark Perkins Perry Yelvington, P.A. Architects Maria Izquierdo-Roque and Tony Roque Cecile and Tom Rose Jillian Russell Caroline and Ross Spigner Ronda and David Spivey Brent Stevenson Carol and Chuck Tennyson Lisa and Dale Thomas Katie and Kent Thompson Laura and Patrick Wyerick Jillian and Scott Yant BRONZE Jenny Adams AmazonSmile Foundation Anonymous Leighann Arthur Debbie and Garran Barker Patty Bates-Abraham and James Abraham III Brenda and George “Buss� Berg Claudia Beverly Mollie and Brent Birch Jamie and J.R. Bizzell Jill and Bob Bloom Chucki and Curt Bradbury Bud and Julie Whetstone Charitable Foundation Joyce and Fred Burkhead Jonie and George Burks Dawne Carroll Jo and Michael Carson Ann and Hollis Carter Martha and Ronald Clark Connie and Herbert Coleman II Meghan and Andrew Collins Danielle Cooper Amanda and Jacy Daugherty Wally Davis Megan and Brad Delco Pamela Diemer Heather Pinckard Dover and Dustin Dover Janice and Kyle Edmonson Melissa and Brian English Sabine and Ruskin Falls

Karen and Denny Ferra Loris and Jay Fullerton Eliza and Alec Gaines Mandy and Matt Galbraith Peggy and Doyce Garner Christy Garrett Gill Ragon Owen P.A. Leslie and Zach Gray Claudia and Harry Hamilton Betty and Frank Hamlin Natalie and Ben Hairston Nicole and Ben Hartz Higier, Allen & Lautin, P.C. Jennifer and Nate Hill Susan and Chris Hill Robert Howell Erica Ibsen Christy and Stuart Jackson Jewell & Dobson, P.A. Pamela and Edward Kleitsch Toni and Allen Laws Nikki and Larry Lawson Lax, Vaughan, Fortson, Rowe & Threet, P.A. Joel Ledbetter Jr. Little Rock Diagnostic Clinic Josefina Maranon Mandi and Rob Martin Ronald Martin Stacey and Wes Martin Masching Financial Group, LLC Coralie and Jeff Maxwell Sheila Mayden Christina and Ken Mayo Johnna and Alan McClain Rachelle and Holt McConnell Thomas McGowan Shannon and Frank McKinney Molly and Chris McNulty Mary Stuart McRae Leah and Donald Miller Matthew Miller Mike Moore Betsey and Joe Mowery Cissie Paddie Alicia Pattillo Lois Rachels Alan Randolph and the Florida Bank OZK team Jami and Justin Rhoads Larry Rial and family Catherine and Whit Robben Deborah and George Robertson Jennifer and Reid Robinson Carrie and Hunter Scott Sheila and Ben Shields

LaSonya and Roderick Shelby The Siria Family Ellie and Brian Smith Carla J. Stabley Katie and Miles Stephens Rick Taylor Becky and James Terbrack Julia and Gary Thorn UBS Matching Gift Program Lydia and David Waller Julia Watt Charles B. Whiteside III Ruth and Lance Whitney Beth and Jeffrey Wickliffe Angela and Lance Wilcox Karmen and Jim Williams Ed K. Willis Loan and Scott Wofford Wolfson & Osmus LLC Teresa and Richard Wright Cindy and George Mackey Yokem

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In Gratitude In Kind 107 Liquor Absolute Athlete Katherine and W. Allen Anne Amie Vineyards Anthropologie Arkansas Art Center Arkansas Fitness Repair Arkansas Healing Arts Massage and Wellness Arkansas Portable Toilets Arkansas Symphony Orchestra Arkansas Travelers Arkansas Yoga Collective Arthur Jane Claire Artlab Athleta Atlas Bar B Interiors Inc B. Barnett Becca Bailey Ballet Arkansas Barbara Jean Ltd. Bass Pro Beige Bella Boutique Beyond Cotton 2 Big Rock Mini Golf & Fun Park BK Moulding Tomas Bohm and The Pantry Boulevard Bread Company Brave New Restaurant Bray Gourmet Bristle + Balm Buenos Aires Café and Grill Burge’s Hickory Smoked Turkeys and Hams Buzz Free of Arkansas

By Invitation Only Cafe Prego Camp Winnamocka Mollie and John Campbell Card My Yard Carrot Tops Carter Miller Salon Chenal Country Club Chenal Pet Palace Inc. Clique Cycle

Closet Consulting by Sarah Dodson and Amy Peeples

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Clubhaus Fitness Cobblestone & Vine Cosmetic Surgery Center Laura and Andrew Crone Daniel Orthodontics Libby and Scott Davis Diamond Pools Diane’s Gourmet Luxuries Dillard’s Dr. Suzanne Yee Dust Bowl Lanes and Lounge DVP Hair E. Leigh’s Boutique

The Edgemont House The Everyday Chef The Faded Rose Restaurant Fancyful Parties Fassler Hall Fence World Fleet Feet Foley Family Wines Cynthia and Tom Frazier Fresh I.D. Jamie Freyaldenhoven Frias Family Vineyard Hannah Kate Jillian and Grant Hastings Heights Corner Market Heights Nail Salon and Spa Hollywood Feed Tori and Drake Horton Hounds Lounge Hourglass Wine Co. Illume in the Heights Irby Studio of Dance Jayson Cain Interiors JE Stover Photography JMC Home Team Jill Johnson Jones and Son Diamond and Bridal Fine Jewelry Jumpin Jupiter Kaiser Co. LLC KARK Kendra Scott Kilgore Saw Co. Kinder Songs Lana’s Little Happys Lazy Bear Cabin Krysten and Mark Levin Little Rock Cheese Please Little Rock Racquet Club Little Rock Zoo Loblolly Creamery Lyndsey Sullivan Photography Make Up by Megan Irwin Market Street Catering Mary Garrett Jewelry Shannon and Frank McKinney Abbey Merry Leigh and Philip Merry Michelle and Lance Miller Monograms, Etc. Moonlight Mixes Lisa and Joe Moriconi McKenzie Moriconi Mountain Harbor Resort Mr. Wicks Clothing Museum of Discovery Natural Gear North Little Rock Police Department Rachael and Daniel Oberste Orange Theory Fitness Midtown Organize with Mallory Mike Page The Nutrition Spot The Painted Pig

Painting with a Twist - West Little Rock Pleasant Valley Country Club Pure Barre Little Rock Rachel Sims and Franks Dermatology Executive Chef Scott Rains and Table 28 Ransom Interiors Rebsamen Liquor Tiffany and Brian Reddick Rhea Drug Rock City Dance Center Rock City MMA and Jiujitsu Salute Wine and Spirits Santa Pete Scarlet Clothing Dona and Gene Scott Clarke Simpson Skinstar Smith Caldwell The Social Type Southern Life St. Louis Cardinals Sweet Lavender Bake Shop Taylor Family Vineyards Thompson, Patrick The Toggery Tulips US Pizza Company Vesta’s Angel and David Weiss Whimsey Cookie Co. Kellie and Michael Wilhite Carol Willbanks Woodland Heights Wright Plastic Surgery Teresa and Richard Wright Laura and Patrick Wyerick Yellow Rocket Concepts Dan Young Zen Studio Zig Zag Art Studio

Memorials In memory of Nick Alexander Sarah Beth and Fred Davis In memory of Kelly Arnold Suzanne and Walt Carter Monika Garner-Smith and Roger Smith In memory of J. Hardin Bale, III The Morin Scott Family In memory of Claire Bihn Rachelle and Holt McConnell In memory of Michael Caple Libby and Scott Davis Beth and Don Johnson Lynn and George O’Connor Krysta and Nick Rupp Gina and Philip Tappan Kellie and Michael Wilhite

In memory of Charles Carroll Brent Stevenson In memory of Chewy Davis Irene and George Davis In memory of Margaret Neill Davis Lynn and George O’Connor In memory of Dr. Turner Harris Beth and Don Johnson In memory of Fletcher Hartz Jane and Chris Hartz Nicole and Ben Hartz In memory of Betty Johnson Monika Garner-Smith and Roger Smith In memory of Philip Jonsson Libby and Scott Davis Lynn and George O’Connor In memory of Robert Knickrehm Libby and Scott Davis Lynn and George O’Connor Becky, Morin and Catherine Scott In memory of Bobby J. Mayton Lynn and George O’Connor In memory of Michael James Ptak Patty Bates-Abraham and James H. Abraham III Douglas B. Anderson Ferne Shinn Anderson Shannon and David Aston Joyce and Hunter Babin Daryl Bailey Debbie and Robert W. Bass Jr. Brenda and George “Buzz” Berg David Boling Gary Borofsky Martha and Ronald Clark Jody and Bud Cummins Fred Davis Libby and Scott Davis Dillard’s Store Planning and Construction Department Julianne and Allen Dobson Allison and Jim Dowden Scott Dubois Pam Dunaway and Jim Rasco Jo and James Ford Joy Robertson Fountain Sandra Garrett Gill Ragon Owen, P.A. Missy and Bobby Graham Marci H. Hall Betty Lou and Frank S. Hamlin Martha Hendrix and Kendall and Bill Byrd Thomas Higier and Ronald Foxman Marilyn Hill The Irwin Family Frances and Bob Jacimore Kevin Keech Anne Plastiras Kerr Bob King

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Lisa Lagrone and Jeffrey McKinley David Lane Toni and Allen Laws Lax, Vaughan, Fortson, Jones & Rowe, P. A. Coralie and Jeff Maxwell Sheila Mayden Bryan Moore Betsey and Joe Mowery Gary, Alanna, Jed and Lilly Newton Lynn and George O’Connor Pamela Owen Paula and Jim Parker Bill Paschall, Paschall Strategic Communications The members of PEO International, Chapter BV Allison and Slocum Pickell Kiki and George Plastiras The Prewett Family Rick Pruitt Estelle Plastiras Racusin

Alan Randolph and the entire Florida Bank OZK team

Larry Rial and Family Beth and Ted Rice Rose Law Firm Ms. Ann Ternes Rosso Karen Ruckle Sandi Hildebrand Sheppard Tammy Simmons Monika Garner-Smith and Roger Smith Ronda and David Spivey Carla J. Stabley Kay Stebbins Cheri Stevenson Rick Taylor Janis Thibault Julia and Gary Thorn Julia Watt Ed K. Willis Chappell, Karl, David, Jacob, Kathy and Wolfson & Osmus LLC In memory of Mary Elizabeth Price Marcia and James Darr In memory of Gregory Rachels Kimberly and Donald Newton Jr. In memory of Shanna Ramos Jeannie Roberts In memory of Joel Patrick Smith Robert Howell In memory of Mary Elizabeth Washburn Becky and Jackson Farrow Bonnie and Bob Fincher Mary R. Hiegel Ann and Gene L. Lewis Jr. Charlie Meyer Cissie E. Paddie Georgia and Henry Rogers Susan K. Schallhorn Tammy Simmons Grace and John Steuri

Honorariums In honor of the ACCESS Team Ashley and Jon Honeywell Libby and Scott Davis In honor of Heather and Scott Allmendinger Strategic M&A Advisors, LLC In honor of the Attig, Steel, Walter Family Rose Ann and Peter Attig In honor of Fritz Attig Rose Ann and Peter Attig In honor of Madison Birch and Owen Lloyd Fuller Birch Mollie and Brent Birch Noah Birch Reid Birch Robert Birch Trish and Bob Birch In honor of Gavin Bruender The Bruender Family In honor of Sybil Carroll Dawne Carroll In honor of Leslie and Gary Collins Carson Ann, Laura and Patrick Wyerick In honor of Campbell, Lindsey and Hunter Cooper

Becky and Phil Campbell In honor of Irene and George Davis Judy W. Fletcher Family Foundation In honor of Libby and Scott Davis Judy W. Fletcher Family Foundation In honor of W. Scott Davis Irene and George Davis In honor of Joanne de Prez The McNulty Family In honor of Ellison Doom Amber and Bradley Doom In honor of Marissa Dove Paula and Joe Morgan In honor of Skip Ebel Kathryn and Will Griffin In honor of Eli Falls Sabine and Ruskin Falls In honor of Becky and Jackson Farrow Allison and Jim Dowden In honor of Judy Fletcher Anonymous

In honor of Monika Garner-Smith and Roger Smith

Denise Dorton In honor of Whit Garner Peggy Garner In honor of Tripp Gleason Amy and Wes Baden

In honor of George Griffin Nikki and Larry Lawson In honor of Dr. Bruce Hall Lester McKinley In honor of Richard Hahn, Kelly O’Connor and Matthew Prickett Katherine Ann and Scott Trotter In honor of Jane and Chris Hartz Donna Via and Granville Burruss In honor of Joseph Heulitt Lindsay and Jay Heulitt In honor of Ali Hicks Neilla and Greg Longino In honor of Livi Hill Jeni and Nate Hill In honor of Alice and Philip Jones Rachel and Matt Biedron In honor of Jeanne and Harold Joyner Sarah Henry In honor of Ellis Keane Erica Ibsen In honor of Kyle Kilgore Carson Ann, Laura and Patrick Wyerick In honor of Rory Larkin Jo and Marcus McCain In honor of Dutch Leger Mary Horras In honor of Paula Lelansky and Raymond O’Connor

Anonymous In honor of David Matthew Lang Rachel and Michael Lang In honor of Philip and Sam Levin Krysten and Mark Levin In honor of Owen Lloyd Judy W. Fletcher Family Foundation Adele and Bill Lloyd In honor of Riley Mayo The Mayo Family

In honor of Baily Parks James Emmett Williams In honor of Carter James Pitcock Claudia J. Beverly In honor of Allie Fay Ramsey Molly Ramsey In honor of Barrett Reiger Elaine and Dave Fenske In honor of Claire Ricketts Carol and Brandon Ricketts In honor of Alydia Roque Maria Izquierdo-Roque In honor of Mark Saviers Libby and Scott Davis In honor of Shay Sebree George H. Dunklin Jr. Charitable Foundation In honor of Tammy Simmons Erin and Hugh McConnell Lynn and George O’Connor In honor of Clarke Simpson Joel Ledbetter Jr. In honor of Gina and J.D. Simpson Linda and James Landers In honor of Henry Smith Ellie and Brian Smith In honor of Jennifer Steel Rose Ann and Peter Attig In honor of Sam and Charlie Thompson Pamela and Edward Kleitsch Katie and Kent Thompson In honor of Kellie Wilhite and the Development Team Becky Scott In honor of Eloise and Genevieve Wright Drs. Mandy and Eric Wright

In honor of Mary Ann McGowan and Molly McNulty

Drs. Catherine and Whit Robben In honor of Mary Stuart McRae Leslie and Zach Gray In honor of Liane and Alan Meadors Andrea and Jay Heflin In honor of Caroline and Samantha Miller Donald and Leah Miller In honor of Lynn and George O’Connor Becky Scott In honor of the George O’Connor Family Patricia Blass

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2020 ACCESS Board of Directors Shay Sebree Chairman

W. Scott Davis President

Lynn O’Connor Vice President

Jackson Farrow, Jr. Treasurer

Amy Baden Secretary

Heather Allmendinger Shelly Baldwin, M.D. Fred Davis Walter M. Ebel, III Brandon Freville Harold Joyner Kurt Knickrehm Olivia Ramsey Becky Scott Philip Tappan Katherine Ann Trotter

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2020 ACCESS Senior Management Tammy Simmons, M.S., CCC-SLP Executive Director, Co-Founder

Monika Garner-Smith, M.Ed. Director of Early Childhood, Co-Founder

Cheri Stevenson, M.S., CCC-SLP Director of Academy and Young Adult Services

Melissa Thomas, M.S., CCC-SLP Director of Clinical Operations

Kellie Wilhite

Director of Development

Mark Langston

Director of Finance

Jo Carson

Director of Administration

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ACCESS Stella Boyle Smith Early Childhood Campus ACCESS® is a 501c3 nonprofit offering evaluation services, full-time education, therapy, training and activities for individuals with special needs. Founded in 1994, the center comprises ACCESS Early Childhood Program, ACCESS Academy, ACCESS Therapy, ACCESS Academic Therapy (specialized tutoring), Vocation Innovation Project, ACCESS Life, Project SEARCH® Arkansas: ACCESS Initiative in partnership with Arkansas Rehabilitation Services, Waiver, ACCESS Evaluation and Resource Center (AERC), ACCESS Gardens and ACCESS Ceramics. The ACCESS Stella Boyle Smith Early Childhood campus is located at 10618 Breckenridge Drive in Little Rock, Arkansas. The ACCESS Academy and Young Adult campus along with the AERC are located at 1500 N. Mississippi Street in Little Rock, Arkansas. www.AccessGroupInc.org

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