2022 ACCESS Impact Report: Through the Looking Glass

Impact Report 2022

A Message From Philip Tappan

A Post-Pandemic Year of Impact

Dear Friends,

For more than 28 years, ACCESS® has led its mission of Expanding Individual Potential Through Innovative Instruction. A talented, dedicated team of more than 330 staff members deliver specialized education, high-quality therapy services, and vocational training for infants, children, and young adults who are challenged with language, learning, and developmental disabilities. Each and

every day, we witness the positive impact of these services so we can all, regardless of abilities, lead a meaningful life filled with independence and new opportunities.

As many institutions and businesses continue to navigate a slow-to-return-to-campus workforce, limitations, and restrictions, ACCESS is experiencing record client numbers, continued expansion of its mission, and some of the strongest performance measures in the organization’s history.

I am inspired by the resilience of our team, community partners, and investors that have risen to challenges over recent years. There is only one way such success can be experienced in this time - teamwork.

As you flip through the pages of this publication, you will find impressive outcomes and shining examples of the successes ACCESS has delivered over the past year. This impact is the result of tremendous efforts by the entire team and their collaboration. With their expertise, ACCESS has continued to expand its mental health department, grow the capacity for clinical services including expanded feeding therapy options, added new classrooms for early childhood students to accommodate more individuals needing early intervention, and so much more. This continued growth of the mission resulted in a 28.2% increase in operational budget just to meet the demand to serve even more families who seek to find resources for their children. In fact, speech, occupational, and physical

therapists at ACCESS treated 80% more therapy hours in the 2021-22 academic year than the previous year.

While our organization’s leaders have been vigilant to preside over this past year’s success, this type of performance is the result of many contributions.

I invite you to take a deeper look at ACCESS

Through the Looking Glass by exploring the success stories and impressive results featured in the 2022 Annual Impact Report. As we reflect on so many achievements, we continue to be inspired by you, our faithful supporters, to think bigger and bolder to continue to carry out our notable mission. We are excited about what we will accomplish in the years ahead. With your encouragement, together, we will continue to build brighter futures for many generations to come.

All my best,

Philip Tappan

President, ACCESS Board of Directors

Team excellence, volunteer dedication, and donors that continue to reward the clear vision and well-planned delivery of services are the driving force behind our year of accomplishments.

2022 ACCESS Year in Review

May 16

ACCESS hosts a successful 20th Annual Harriet and Warren Stephens, Stephens Inc. ACCESS Cup bringing together a record number of teams, sponsors, and players for its milestone year.

April 11-15

ACCESS hosts its 2nd Annual Healthy Habits Week highlighting different ways to make healthy choices everyday. Read more on page 27.

July

ACCESS Early Childhood renovates its state-ofthe-art Kelly O'Connor therapy gym and adds new occupational therapy treatment spaces.

June 3

ACCESS celebrates the 2022 ACCESS Academy and seven Project SEARCH® Arkansas: ACCESS Initiative graduating classes.

August 4

ACCESS celebrates the 2022 Early Childhood Pre-K 4 graduating class.

August 15

Project SEARCH Arkansas: ACCESS Initiative in partnership with Arkansas Rehabilitation Services kicks off its 10th program year.

September 16

Friday Night Hangouts launch in the Ottenheimer Student Union giving adults with disabilities opportunities to socialize with their peers in a positive and encouraging environment.

August 15

ACCESS adds three new Early Childhood classrooms, additional speech suites, and one new ACCESS Academy classroom to accommodate more families seeking intervention services.

November 15

The ACCESS Academy introduces the 4-H Club with a preview night for students and parents including local community partners showcasing a variety of 4-H interests and activities.

ACCESS Programs

Since 1994, ACCESS has been offering services to individuals with developmental delays, language and learning disabilities, and other 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 offers an array of programs that positively impact each client's journey toward a brighter future.

Learn more at accessgroupinc.org.

ACCESS Evaluation & Resource Center

The ACCESS Evaluation and Resource Center (AERC) provides comprehensive evaluations to discover an individual’s unique strengths and weaknesses, helping to identify underlying developmental, learning, behavioral, or mental health diagnoses. In addition, the AERC offers academic therapy to address academic weaknesses for students with learning disabilities.

More on page 8.

Mental Health Counseling

The AERC houses ACCESS’s mental health program. Our team of experts offers counseling for youth and adolescents for a variety of diagnoses such as anxiety, depression, and more. With an array of strategies at their disposal, these experts can tailor a plan to each family’s needs, giving them the tools to embrace challenges and enjoy their daily lives.

More on page 10.

ACCESS Therapy

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

More on page 12.

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individuals served during the 2021-2022

ACCESS Early Childhood

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

More on page 14.

ACCESS Academy

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

More on page 16.

ACCESS Vocational Training

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

ACCESS Life immerses young adults in everyday life, teaching independent living skills through a variety of methods. Project SEARCH Arkansas: ACCESS Initiative in partnership with Arkansas Rehabilitation Services provides on-the-job training for young adults.

More on page 18.

Community Integration

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

More on page 23.

academic year throughout Arkansas and the surrounding states.

A Push for Positive Mental Health

Many times, individuals struggle with mental health and behavioral issues for a variety of reasons, including coping with a disability, traumatizing events, schoolrelated anxiety, and more. Through the AERC, we help children, adolescents, and young adults, along with their family members, identify these mental health issues and resolve them through appropriate methods of counseling.

With the addition of licensed mental health professionals through the AERC on our Academy and Young Adult campus, ACCESS is able to provide a variety of evidence-based mental health therapy models for children, adolescents, and young adults.

*Clients 18 and older must be enrolled in full-time ACCESS programs to receive Mental Health services through ACCESS.

145 145 34 34

TOTAL CLIENTS TREATED DIFFERENT DIAGNOSES

*Includes clients treated during the 2021-2022 academic year.

A Growing Need

200% Team Growth in Fiscal Year 2021-2022

2022

2021

Camren was really struggling with his emotions and negative behaviors when he was in preschool. There were daily tantrums, he threw his shoes anytime he got mad, and there were so many uncontrollable emotions. Starting Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) with Ms. Erin was a game changer for our family! Over time, the tantrums lessened in frequency and strength, and the phone calls from school became less frequent. Camren is now a thriving first grader who encourages everyone to try their hardest, is always willing to help a friend, and has the kindest heart. We are so grateful for ACCESS!

- Corey Brooks, ACCESS Parent

Expanding Potential Through ACCESS Therapy

Why is Speech Therapy Important for School-Age Children?

Written by Alicia Patillo, M.S., CCC-SLP

Oftentimes, people think of speech therapy as something children need when they are just learning to speak or communicate. Yet, speech therapy encompasses the development of important parts of language and communication used throughout a child’s development, including school-age children.

Speech therapy at ACCESS for young, schoolage clients focuses on early reading skills and reading comprehension skills, building vocabulary knowledge, sentence development, decreasing stuttering, producing sounds correctly, social skills, and even feeding skills. Students who attend ACCESS greatly benefit from speech therapy, depending on their areas of needs, to help them both academically and to build lasting friendships with peers.

Did you know that students with neurotypical vocabulary development require up to 17 exposures to a word before they can independently use that word? Students with a language disorder require two to three times that exposure!

Speech Therapy

32,752.75 hours treated

459.42 hours per week

83% Increase in average number of hours treated per week.

For students at the ACCESS Academy, speech therapy is an integral part of ACCESS’s unique curriculum. ACCESS uses a model of “pre-teach, teach, review” to maximize a student’s potential. Students learn vocabulary and facts in speech therapy prior to learning information in the classroom, providing them with the repetition and engagement necessary to build their knowledge. Students also participate in weekly taste tests and whole group pragmatic language groups to enhance their knowledge and experiences. The classroom pragmatic language group focuses on a monthly character word to teach appropriate social interactions among peers and in the community.

Classroom expectations for any student would include showing respect, trying one’s best, listening and following directions, and participating in classroom discussions. Through therapy, we break these down into functional steps to help students achieve their greatest potential in the classroom setting. In addition to learning functional vocabulary to participate in classroom discussions, students learn appropriate ways to provide this information to others. Students practice listening skills by accessing previously

taught information from therapy, raising their hand to indicate they know an answer, waiting to be called upon, and then using functional language to clearly explain their response.

Many students from area schools also attend ACCESS for outpatient therapy. Individualized speech therapy allows direct teaching of very specific areas of needs so these students can

Occupational Therapy Physical Therapy

21,137.50 hours treated 414.46 hours per week

89%

Increase in average number of hours treated per week.

12,610 hours treated 232.41 hours per week

61% Increase in average number of hours treated per week.

*Includes therapy hours treated during the 2021-2022 academic year. Average increase in hours treated per week is compared to average hours treated per week in FY 2020-2021.

reach their full potential at their area school. ACCESS outpatient therapy is unique in that we can provide individualized tasks to address a student’s difficulties, provide ample opportunities for practice, and carry over skills from the school setting into more natural settings. Many times, students receive speech therapy within their school to address their needs. However, parents choose to also utilize ACCESS outpatient therapy services for additional support, practice, and guidance on how to best serve the need of their student.

In my 13 years of practicing speech therapy, I have learned that building a student’s selfconfidence is the single most important step to making progress. The reason I love being a speech therapist is the opportunity to lead students to know they can do anything they choose, and then teach them the building blocks and steps to achieve their goals. Whether it means they dream to be a teacher when they grow up, make lasting friendships now, or experience success instead of failure, I get to be a part of helping them experience a full life.

The most gratifying part of my job is watching students confidently believe

in themselves and know that they can accomplish hard things. Sometimes, an 8-year-old is not ready to think about what happens after they finish school. However, they are ready to think about how they can be a good friend to others or succeed at school. These are steps to achieving much bigger goals. ACCESS parents have reached out many times to share how their student is confidently using new skills and the sense of pride their student receives from these accomplishments. It is an honor to get to encourage them to dream of big things for their life.

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ACCESS Therapy, A Source of Help When We Need Them

Written by Heather Smith, ACCESS Parent

Our journey with ACCESS started early. As a baby, Sam received language and feeding therapy at ACCESS. His therapist worked closely with us in order to help him thrive and overcome his feeding obstacles, as well as become a very talkative toddler! Throughout Sam's Pre-K and Kindergarten year, Sam received occupational therapy, receiving a "top writer" award at the end of kindergarten for his improvement with his handwriting. Sam’s therapists found ways to make it fun and motivating for him. At home, their work made school easier for him and gave us more time to do fun activities together instead of school work. We are so grateful for all that ACCESS therapists have done to pour into our family.

After realizing we once again needed ACCESS’s therapy help, Sam has received outpatient speech therapy from Alicia since last August for dysfluency (stuttering). Before working with Alicia, Sam shut down and would not try to use any speech therapy strategies to help him to get his words out smoothly. Alicia took time to get to know him and his interests, and he has improved so much! The two of them have a great bond.

The thing that is even more exciting than his improving speech is how much Sam’s confidence has grown. It is such a gift when someone pours into your child like the therapists at ACCESS have done over and over for our family!

ACCESS Early Childhood

Coming Full Circle With ACCESS: How One Mom's Intuition and Experience Opened Doors for Her Son

Written by Sarah Bemberg, ACCESS Parent

I was familiar, nothing prepares you for being a parent in need of services for your own child.

When our oldest son Charles was two years old, it started to become clear that he needed extra support. I was grateful that I knew exactly who to call. I will never forget ACCESS Early Childhood Assistant Director Suzanne Carter meeting me outside the front doors when we arrived for Charles’s first evaluation at ACCESS. As a parent, it was overwhelming and scary to realize our child had different needs, and we needed to figure out how to meet them. From day one at ACCESS, I have never doubted that we were in exactly the right place to meet all of Charles’s needs.

self-care skills in occupational therapy. Physical therapy continues to build his strength and balance. The gains he has made in his social skills, speech, and ability to communicate have changed his world, as well as ours.

Our one-year-old Maggie was born the month after Charles started full-time in the Early Childhood program at ACCESS. A few months later, she joined the ACCESS family in the infant room. We know the foundation that Charles and Maggie are both receiving at ACCESS is giving them the best start we could ask for.

“I don’t have to listen!” my four-year-old Charles says to me with a big grin as he dashes away from me trying to hand him his shoes to put on one morning. While this would normally be a moment for discipline, I can’t help but try to stifle my smile. Even when they aren’t words I love hearing, a five-word sentence from this sweet, silly boy is something I will never take for granted. That sentence, and so many more, have been made possible by the Early Childhood program at ACCESS.

Our family has been big fans of ACCESS for years. I came to learn about ACCESS and the wonderful work of its mission as an employee when I worked on the Development Team from 2014 to 2016. While

Charles had his first speech evaluation in March 2021 and started outpatient speech therapy the next month. We quickly started the process of other evaluations and putting together the pieces for how to best support him. By August 2021, he was enrolled in the Early Childhood program and received speech, occupational, and physical therapy each week. When we received his autism diagnosis from the ACCESS Evaluation and Resource Center in October 2021, I was never more grateful that we already had Charles’s team and support system in place.

The Early Childhood program is designed to integrate education, therapy, and a language-rich curriculum to create an immersive, early intervention environment.

The growth we have seen in Charles since he started at ACCESS is nothing short of phenomenal. He has gained independence from working on

Many different paths bring families to ACCESS. For us, we have come full circle. If your child isn’t meeting milestones, if they look differently or act differently or sound differently - know that ACCESS meets you where you are and helps you find the way forward. This team is filled with educators and therapists that are supporting kids, loving kids, and helping kids (and their families) grow every day.

Charles’s journey at ACCESS is far from over, and we are so excited to see what his future holds.

Primary Diagnoses Served Through ACCESS Early Childhood

Expanding Potential Through Early Intervention

Written by Whitney Bell, EC-3 Teacher

After graduating college with a bachelor’s degree in Speech Pathology and ample experience working with children, I was eager to put my education into action with the students at ACCESS. Little did I know that this place would be the formative framework for my career with special needs.

Soon after joining ACCESS, I fell in love with everything I saw. There is such intentionality in the way we teach, care for, and walk alongside each student on their unique path. Over the years, I have enjoyed learning about different strategies to calm a child or help them learn to regulate. I love working closely with my team of therapists to find ways to help smooth transitions for students or find different techniques of teaching a concept that will benefit a struggling child. This team approach truly sets us apart, and it provides a comprehensive network of support and guidance for the students and their families.

After five and a half years, I left ACCESS to raise my children at home during their early years. Eventually, I was drawn back to ACCESS as it had my heart the entire time. Throughout the year, we get to watch the children grow in stature, confidence, skill, responsibility, and sense of teamwork.

To witness this progress and change in a child is a privilege, and having the opportunity to be a part of their story – be a small part of the person they will become – is both humbling and challenging. It is our job to see that they are properly nurtured but also pushed to discover new capabilities, and finding that balance is the key to forward progress.

From when Charles started outpatient therapy to when school started in August 2021, he had already changed so much and made so much progress. Once starting the Early Childhood program full-time, Charles quickly learned the schedule and routine, and we just saw this explosion in all areas. He was using words, showing interest in peers, and learning to participate and function in a school environment. It's my favorite part of ACCESS - the growth we get to see and knowing that the impact is life-changing in a family’s ability to function daily.

-Suzanne Carter, Early Childhood Assistant Director

As we journey down each little path with our students, we always take the time to stop and celebrate every milestone reached or new skill gained, for it is the little victories that piece together to create their puzzle of life. We may teach them how to shine, but it is their light – their inner strength, persistence, hard work, personality, and youthful spirit – that shines in its own unique way, for they each bring to this world things that no one else can. In the grand scheme, our contribution is small, and each day has its own challenge. In the end, this is one of the most rewarding jobs in the world, and I am grateful to be part of this team that changes lives every day.

? Did you know... more than 91% 91%

of ACCESS Early Childhood Pre-K 4 and Kindergarten Transition students meet or exceed the required skills to move on to Kindergarten the following year.

*Includes primary diagnoses across all services received by students enrolled in the ACCESS Early Childhood program during the FY 2021-2022.

ACCESS Academy

A Solid Foundation for the Future: How the ACCESS Academy Prepared Claire for Academic Success

Written by Carol Ricketts, ACCESS Parent

Claire’s time at ACCESS Academy set her up for success and gave her the confidence to achieve her goals. When Claire started receiving therapy at ACCESS, she was three years old and had a very limited vocabulary. She struggled to interact with her peers and became frustrated when trying to communicate. She would speak in gibberish phrases and often mimicked the words and behaviors of others instead of engaging in spontaneous speech. We knew Claire had a lot of good and interesting things to say, but she lacked the skills to express herself. Through therapy and early intervention at ACCESS Early Childhood, Claire began to thrive, and she developed into the girl we always knew she was - funny, smart, inquisitive, sweet, and a little bit feisty.

When it came time to leave the Early Childhood campus, we had a very tough decision to make. Claire’s language skills had improved considerably, but we wanted to ensure that she had a strong educational foundation before moving her to a traditional classroom setting. After considering several different options, we decided that the ACCESS Academy would be the best next step for Claire. We had total faith in ACCESS and knew that Claire would continue to get the individualized attention she needed and deserved.

At the Academy, Claire was able to learn foundational skills in a familiar, structured, and nurturing environment. It was especially helpful for her to learn basic classroom skills without unreasonable expectations or social pressure.

Her teachers and therapists were wholly focused on finding out what worked best for Claire, and they fully embraced and encouraged her bubbly personality. When Claire struggled, they didn’t let her get discouraged and instead taught her skills to help her work through any challenges.

Claire’s growth at ACCESS Academy was extraordinary. After two years, not only was she reading and writing well, but she was also absorbing new information and concepts like a sponge. She asked thoughtful questions and began engaging with the world around her in a much more meaningful way. Perhaps most importantly, her confidence in herself never wavered, and her spark grew brighter and brighter.

Some of her favorite memories from her time at ACCESS Academy include watching her baby chick (aka Cindy) hatch, performing a rap solo as part of the Lower 2 class’s Christmas Sing-Off performance, and singing “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” at the Spring talent show.

From the beginning, we knew Claire would likely need to transition to a traditional school setting at some point in time, and the staff at ACCESS Academy all worked with us to get her ready. The ACCESS team was also instrumental in the transition process to her new school, helping make sure Claire was not only academically prepared, but emotionally prepared, too. Ultimately, Claire was probably more emotionally prepared for the change than we were as her parents!

It was bittersweet to leave the Academy even though that was our goal all along. We’re thankful that Claire still gets to see her ACCESS family a couple of times a week when she comes for outpatient services. She still bounces down the halls, singing and laughing as she says hello to old friends. Maintaining that connection has been helpful and comforting to us all, and Claire continues to thrive in second grade. We will always consider ourselves to be an ACCESS family, and we are eternally grateful for all of the incredible staff members who have helped Claire achieve her goals.

? Did you know... more than 45% 45%

of students at the ACCESS Academy rely on financial assistance to receive the individualized education services they need to find academic success. *Based on students enrolled in the ACCESS Academy during the 2021-2022 academic year.

Who We Serve at the ACCESS Academy

Claire was a happy, energetic, joyful part of the ACCESS Academy, the type of student that I did not want to see leave! It was not because I worried about her going to a traditional learning environment. I was sure she was ready, but it was so fun to watch her learn!

The individualized reading and writing program, the Dubard Association Method, made sense to Claire. Instruction was systematic, repetitive, self-paced and required mastery of skills before advancing to new and more challenging skills. This was Claire’s recipe for success, and she found her confidence! Claire left the ACCESS Academy the same way she came in - twirling, skipping, dancing, and singing…and reading and writing. Claire is a true success story, and we are proud to be part of her journey!

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Becky Terbrack, Lower School Assistant Director, ACCESS Academy

(Primary diagnoses with five or less instances)

*Inlcudes primary diagnoses across all services received by students enrolled at ACCESS Academy during the 2021-2022 academic year.

Vocational Programs and Training

Realizing Her Passion for Providing Lifelong Opportunities and Independence

in their lives, often lacking the skills they needed to successfully make the transition into adulthood. I knew that this was how I wanted to make a difference. I wanted to help these young adults find their path.

Everyone needs a purpose. We all strive to lead productive lives, contribute to society, and find meaning in what we do. Young adults with disabilities are no different, they just need additional training and support to realize those goals and dreams.

Without this necessary training and support, many of these young adults struggle after graduating from high school. They have a difficult time finding employment, they aren’t able to live independently, and their social circles shrink.

At 15 years old, I began working at a local camp for children and young adults with disabilities. My experiences there were truly life-changing for me. I quickly fell in love with this field and knew exactly what my future would hold. I spent the next six summers working at camp and soon found myself graduating with a master’s degree in Special Education. Throughout my degree program, I continued to be drawn towards working with transition-age students and adults. Honestly, I just found my niche. Helping young adults make the transition from high school to their next step in life quickly evolved into a passion. I witnessed so many young adults get lost during this critical time

My journey with ACCESS began 16 years ago, and after teaching upper school at the ACCESS Academy for several years, we identified a need from within ACCESS to help our students transition to their next step in life. ACCESS Life grew from that need. The ACCESS Life program focuses on the whole person, teaching independent living skills, appropriate social/ communication skills, the importance of health and fitness, and vocational skills. Watching young adults grow in this program has been a true joy!

A few years later, ACCESS, in partnership with Arkansas Rehabilitation Services, discovered the opportunity to offer a second adult program within our community. Project SEARCH Arkansas: ACCESS

Initiative is an innovative job training program that provides a nine-month internship at local business sites for young adults with developmental disabilities. I was given the opportunity to help get this program off the ground and watch it grow. We began the program with 13 young adults and two employees. Today, we have served more than 400 young adults and have a team of almost 30. We’ve spread throughout Arkansas and have reached further than we ever thought possible. I have seen so many lives changed because of this program. Project SEARCH’s goal is to help young adults find employment, but we understood that the program was doing more than helping them find jobs. Once the young adults found success in employment, they quickly realized that they were capable of so much more. They found confidence, and it was absolutely amazing to watch! These graduates began growing in their jobs, taking steps to become more independent in life, developing new relationships, and pursuing dreams they didn’t realize they could achieve! Project SEARCH, for many, served as a stepping stone to help them take that next step in life.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, only 19.1% of people with a disability are employed. That statistic breaks my heart! We have so many young adults who want to work and are capable of being such amazing employees. They just need the training and support to help them get there. ACCESS’s vocational training services are fully committed to helping these young adults find employment in the community, and I am so excited to be a part of this initiative.

After working in the upper school at ACCESS Academy, with ACCESS Life, Project SEARCH, and even with our CES Medicaid Waiver department,

How Jenny Adams, Director of Vocational Services, Strives to Grow Vocational Opportunities for Adults with Disabilities

I am excited to begin a new position here at ACCESS: Director of Adult Services. My goal is to help grow ACCESS’s programs in all aspects of adult life for individuals with disabilities, from personal independence and community integration to vocational training and more. We have already done so much, but there is still so much more we can do to build brighter futures!

When we ask families of young adults what they desire for their family members with developmental disabilities, the answer is simple:

We want them to have the same opportunities we all desire and to lead a life filled with independence.

They aspire to be part of the community and have meaningful ways to invest their time and talents.

? Did you know... In 2021, only 19.1% 19.1%

of persons with a disability were employed according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

The lack of employment is the result of limited training and follow up support services for individuals with developmental disabilities. ACCESS launched Project SEARCH in 2013, and since its inception has served 410 individuals with 93% employment outcomes for graduates. While this is a phenomenal outcome, we know we can do more.

The growing need for innovative vocational training is evident. As a part of our strategic plan, we are beginning to expand our ACCESS Life young adult program and vocational opportunities to meet this calling while continuing to serve young adults with disabilities through the successful programs ACCESS already has in place.

Read more about the young adult and vocational services ACCESS is already providing within our community on pages 20-23.

Jenny Adams stands proudly with the first graduating class of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Project SEARCH, the first business partner of Project SEARCH Arkansas: ACCESS Initiative in partnership with Arkansas Rehabilitation Services.

Jenny Adams teaches the Upper School class at the ACCESS Academy in 2011.

10 Years of Project SEARCH Arkansas: ACCESS Initiative in partnership with Arkansas

From Timid To Team Player: How Project SEARCH Arkansas: ACCESS Initiative Gave Katie the Confidence to Find Success

The Project SEARCH Arkansas: ACCESS Initiative program does more than teach young adults with developmental disabilities transferable vocational skills. It builds confidence, increases self-esteem, and gives interns the opportunity to build a life of purpose.

In 2019, Betty Caughron’s daughter Katie began the St. Bernards Project SEARCH program in Jonesboro, Arkansas, one of seven host business sites for Project SEARCH Arkansas: ACCESS Initiative in partnership with Arkansas Rehabilitation Services. “In high school, Katie was shy and struggled with a speech impairment that made it difficult to converse with others,” explained Betty. “When Katie learned about Project SEARCH, she was excited about meeting other young adults like her and developing essential job skills for the future.”

“When I first met Katie, she was very quiet and timid,” recalls Mary Housewright, Instructor/Coordinator for the St. Bernards Project SEARCH program. “She struggled with communication and rarely spoke in a group setting.” However, Katie found her voice during her time at Project SEARCH. “While in the program, Katie began to talk more in public and gained an enormous amount of confidence,” said Housewright. “When we had oral assignments in the training room, Katie would not only be the first to volunteer to speak, but she also commanded respect and asked for active listening from the group before she would continue.”

Katie’s progress began garnering attention outside the Project SEARCH program. During her internship with the Laundry department at St. Bernards Medical Center, Katie was recognized for her hard work by receiving a "Bravo Gram," an award for going above and beyond while working in the hospital. She was the first recipient of this award that was not actually employed by St. Bernards Medical Center!

During Katie’s Project SEARCH internship, she was offered a position in the Laundry department at St. Bernards Medical Center, traveling around the hospital, delivering sheets, gowns, towels, and running the washer and dryers. “Since becoming employed by St. Bernards in 2020, Katie has mentored several Project SEARCH interns in her department,” explained Housewright. “She is clear on how to train others and works hard to ensure that the interns feel confident with their job tasks.” Katie has, so far, mentored 12 interns. She has been employee of the month three times, and she has received another Bravo Gram.

Katie’s quest for job skills has led far beyond her initial goal of employment. Katie has discovered the confidence to achieve the independence she deserves. As a parent with a child that learns differently than others, Project SEARCH was the perfect fit for Katie.

"This program has changed her," reflects Katie's mom Betty. "Katie now enjoys meeting new people and can hold conversations. She shops, drives, and pays her own bills. She is a valued part of the St. Bernards team, and we are so grateful to Project SEARCH for giving Katie this opportunity!"

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ACCESS Life

ACCESS Life is a unique program for adults with disabilities emphasizing community integration and vocational training while preparing individuals to be a part of their community. Opportunities include employability training, culturally enriching community outings, engaging social activities, and daily fitness. ACCESS Life provides a foundation for individuals to become connected in the community leading to independence, opportunity, and a purposeful life.

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CES Medicaid Waiver

Bailey Dettmer: Finding Independence

According to her mother Bobbi, Bailey Dettmer has been a miracle from the start. Born second in a set of triplets to a mother who was told she wasn't likely to have children was only one in a series of miracles for this bright young adult. Bailey suffered a traumatic brain injury in 2003 at nine months of age, survived when doctors said she wouldn't, and changed the trajectory of her family's lives forever. “We were very fortunate in the early days of recovery to have a developmental therapist encourage us to sign up for CES Waiver services,” Bobbi Dettmer shared. “When I protested that I didn't know how Bailey was going to be, she insisted that was precisely why we needed to apply for Waiver.”

The Dettmers have never regretted their decision to go ahead and apply early for CES Waiver services for their daughter. Bailey began receiving CES Waiver services when she was three years old. Throughout the years, Waiver has provided supportive living staff and adaptive equipment that has helped her family give Bailey opportunities to be part of her community.

Fast forward to 2021 when Bailey was preparing to graduate from high school. “The question about where she would be all day loomed large in our family,” said Bobbi. “We researched and toured and applied for many programs until an accidental misspelling, or I like to think of it as divine intervention, brought ACCESS Life onto my computer screen. The services they have provided were exactly what I was looking for for Bailey.” ACCESS Life, a day program for adults with disabilities, would give Bailey the opportunity to grow socially while continuing to work on important life skills that promote independence, along with opportunities to develop prevocational skills needed to one day enter the workforce. Through Bailey’s CES Waiver Services coverage, Bailey enrolled in the ACCESS Life program.

In 2022, Bailey began working with one of her ACCESS Life instructors not only on weekdays through the program, but also additionally through Waiver. Isleide Aland became Bailey’s Direct Support Professional, helping Bailey work toward her goals of participating in physical activity to support her occupational and physical therapy goals, developing confidence in her social skills when interacting with others in the community, and finding new ways to gain independence as a young adult. “When I first began

By Bobbi Dettmer,

ACCESS Parent

working with Bailey, she was timid,” Isleide recalled. “Bailey was hesitant to ask questions or interact with members of the community or even her peers at ACCESS Life. Now, she confidently chats to people when we are out running errands. At ACCESS Life, she has begun to bring friends together through UNO card games which has developed into a friend circle that is inseparable.”

Both the ACCESS Life and Waiver programs encourage independence and new perspectives for their clients. “Generally, ACCESS Life and Waiver have been impactful in the lives of our young adults by providing them the routine of day-to-day life experiences that are community-based,” shared Isleide. “I am proud of the diversity and culture we impart on our clients by partaking in activities such as shopping at different cultural markets. We then practice cooking and baking weekly with peers as a group, as well creating art and learning new traditions from other cultures.” For Bailey, this has opened her horizons. "I have witnessed Bailey grow socially and expand her interests in new things. For example, she is discovering and requesting to listen to new genres of music instead of just her favorite country music.”

Now as we enter 2023, Bailey has grown in numerous ways through the help of her teachers, staff, and therapists at ACCESS Life, along with her Waiver Direct Support Professional. “She has a job which provides her a sense of responsibility and pride, continues to learn life skills in the hopes of someday living semiindependently, and has made friends that will last a lifetime,” Bobbi told us proudly.

Through encouragement and real-life practice, Bailey has learned to be a leader and has found her voice. She has become a problem solver with day-to-day tasks. The future with Bailey is bright at ACCESS Life with the support of her Waiver team.

"Knowing that she is happy, productive, safe, and loved is all ANY parent wants for their child," said Bobbi. "Thank you ACCESS for standing in the gap, seeing the potential in my daughter, and pushing her to meet it."

ACCESS is a provider under the Arkansas Waiver program, Community and Employment Supports (CES). By using a flexible array of services, the ACCESS CES Medicaid Waiver program strives to help individuals reach their maximum potential in decision-making, employment, and community integration through the following services:

Supportive Living Supported Employment

Respite Coordination Consultation Services

Did you know?

The ACCESS Evaluation and Resource Center offers CES Medicaid Evaluations required for the qualification of services.

CES Medicaid Evaluations

A Community of Support: Events

The 20th Annual Harriet and Warren Stephens, Stephens Inc. ACCESS Cup was a great success, raising more than $120,000 for the mission. Held at Chenal Country Club on Monday, May 16, 2022, the golf tournament welcomed a record number of teams, sponsors, and players for its milestone year. Thank you to the ACCESS Cup Committee, led by Chairman Joe Ramsey, for their dedication.

TITLE SPONSOR

Harriet and Warren Stephens, Stephens Inc.

CART SPONSORS

Chenal Properties

Uniti Group Inc.

SCORECARD SPONSOR

Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates, & Woodyard, PLLC

TECHNOLOGY SPONSOR

Edafio Technology Partners

BAG DROP SPONSOR

Buffalo Builders, LLC

CHECK-IN SPONSORS

Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield

Friday, Eldredge, & Clark, LLP

The Painted Tree West Little Rock

PUTTING CONTEST SPONSORS

Capital Sotheby’s International Realty

Meadors Adams & Lee

Potbelly Sandwich Shop

All of this, thanks to each of you, is to support ACCESS in building brighter futures by providing truly life-changing work. I was honored to have had the opportunity to lead last year’s efforts. I hope that each player…not only left having enjoyed an afternoon on the course, but also learned something new about this important nonprofit and why its success is vital to the well-being of our community.

-Joe Ramsey

2022 and 2023 ACCESS Cup Chairman

The 15th Annual Bingo Bash, presented by Lynn and George O’Connor, brought together more than 300 local supporters to raise over $79,000 for ACCESS! The ACCESS in Action committee hosted an outstanding evening celebrating the mission and raising support to build brighter futures. The event, held at Heifer International, featured great food, delicious drinks, exciting raffles, and many games of BINGO. Special thanks to our emcees, Michele Towne, Kim Meyer-Webb, and Lance Restum.

PRESENTING SPONSOR

Lynn and George O’Connor

DONATION SPONSORS

Kutak Rock, LLP

Sage Partners

USAble Life

BLACKOUT SPONSORS

Bruce Oakley Inc.

Callie and David Gutierrez

Simmons Bank

FOUR CORNERS SPONSORS

Dillard's

The Purple Cow

Wright Plastic Surgery

MEDIA SPONSOR

Inviting Arkansas

The 2nd Annual ACCESS Open: Serving Success tennis tournament was held September 10-11, 2022. The event raised awareness of our mission and provided a weekend of fun for the whole family. Players and spectators joined us on the courts for some friendly competition and were able to watch an exciting match between Arkansas Tennis Pros. Thank you to the players, sponsors, volunteers, and friends of ACCESS who made this fun event possible!

RALLY FOR BRIGHTER FUTURES SPONSOR REER

LOVE FOR LEARNING SPONSOR

Bailey Foundation

AD-INNOVATION SPONSORS

Pat and Mac Dodson

Gibson & Guthrie Dermatology

Amy and Ryan O’Connor

Systemedic

SERVING SUCCESS SPONSOR

Sarah and Philip Bemberg

CROSS COURT SPONSORS

Buffalo Builders, LLC

Jamie and Will Collins

Don's Pharmacy

Candace and Mike Johnson

Barrett and Andrew Norton

Laura and Jimmy Ritchie

Special Thank You to Arkansas Tennis Pros: Daniel Borrero, Sergio Ramirez, Raul Bermudez, Edson Abrao

The ACCESS Open provides the community with an unsanctioned tennis tournament, which attracts players of all levels to participate in community-led competition. Whether you’re playing in the tournament, a sponsor, or attending the event, you’ll find family fun events centered around giving back to ACCESS. In doing so, you’ll have a direct impact on the individuals with special needs that ACCESS specializes in serving.

- Becca Bailey, ACCESS Open Sponsor and ACCESS Advocate

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Sarah and Ryan Gibson, Co-Chairman

A Community of Support: Events

The 24th Annual Starry Starry Night, presented by Bank OZK, gathered nearly 200 guests for a memorable, mission-driven experience, raising more than $249,000 for the mission of ACCESS. Held at Temple B'Nai Israel on October 29, 2022, guests enjoyed cocktail hour, silent auction, dinner, live auction, and paddle raise, finishing the night with a celebratory after-party! Thank you to our steadfast sponsors, our more than 60 incredible in-kind donors, and the dynamic planning committee and hard-working volunteers who made the event a great success.

PRESENTING SPONSOR

Bank OZK

PROGRAM AND ENTERTAINMENT SPONSORS

Lynn and George O'Connor

Dona and Gene Scott

ADVOCATES FOR INDEPENDENCE

Terri and Chuck Erwin

CHAMPIONS FOR BRIGHTER FUTURES

Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Stella Boyle Smith Trust, Catherine and Michael Mayton, Trustees

Warriors for Walt

Z&D Medical Services, Inc.

PATRONS OF POTENTIAL

Sarah and Philip Bemberg

Mollie and John Campbell

Jillian and Grant Hastings

Erin Hohnbaum and Dr. Jackson Farrow

inVeritas

Jeanne and Harold Joyner

Julie Mehlin

Rachael and Dan Oberste

Whitney and Dan Parfitt

Perspective Health, Dr. Preston McCormack

Olivia and Joe Ramsey

Katherine Ann Trotter

Wright Plastic Surgery

ACCESS’s 2nd Annual Healthy Habits week took place April 11-15, 2022. Students on both campuses spent the week participating in a variety of healthy activities, learning new ways to incorporate healthy habits into all aspects of daily life. From a build-your-own smoothie stand and daily mindfulness exercises, to hygiene routines and exercise, the ACCESS team showcased the importance of healthy habits for our students. Families and sponsors helped raise more than $27,000 in support of the mission of ACCESS and students logged more than 115,000 healthy minutes focusing on mental health, hygiene, nutrition, and physical fitness. To celebrate an awesome week, students participated in the Gator Dash fun run and showed off their Gator spirit!

Thank you to our 2nd Annual Healthy Habits Week Sponsors for helping ACCESS build brighter, healthier futures!

WELLNESS WARRIOR

Edafio Technology Partners

HEALTHY HABITS HEROES

Chick-Fil-A

Dr. Eric J. Wright

Franks Dermatology

SELF-CARE CHAMPIONS

Rainwater Hawkins Dentistry

ACCESS A HEALTHIER TOMORROW SPONSORS

Nutrition Consultant Services, LLC

Sportstop

Doc & Sugar

Support Our Upcoming Events

3rd Annual Healthy Habits Week

April 10-14, 2023

Both ACCESS Campuses

21st Annual ACCESS Cup

Monday, May 15, 2023

Chenal Country Club

Joe Ramsey, Chairman

16th Annual Bingo Bash

Thursday, July 20, 2023

The Hall

Danna and Andrew Kurrus, Co-Chairmen with the ACCESS in Action Young Professionals Group

25th Annual Starry Starry Night

Saturday, October 28, 2023 Temple B'Nai Israel

Get Involved

A special “Thank You” to Whole Foods for sponsoring the ACCESS Smoothie Stand and providing the delicious fruits and vegetables for a nutritious treat!

Sponsor, volunteer, or donate in support of our 2023 events. Contact Tori Horton, Annual Programs Coordinator, to learn more.

tori.horton@accessgroupinc.org

A Community of Support: Volunteers

More than

Our neighbors at Fellowship Bible Church Midtown volunteered at ACCESS through their D-Groups and helped with various special projects throughout the year.

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150 volunteers

1,500 1,500

More than hours of service

We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.

ACCESS Event Committees

Community advocates are a major part of the success of our annual ACCESS events such as ACCESS Cup, Bingo Bash, and Starry Starry Night. Check out pages 24-27 to see the impact our event committee volunteers made on our mission last year.

The ACCESS Early Childhood education and therapy programs benefitted from Little Rock Christian Academy J-Term volunteers who spent a week engaging in the classrooms and working alongside our therapy team.

- Winston Churchill

ACCESS Life partnered with the Little Rock Garden Club for the Covey Project to identify and clean seeds that had been collected at Audubon Delta.

The Ozark Mission Project summer missions group created a new play space at our ACCESS Early Childhood program, providing a safe and fun area for our students to enjoy.

Covey Project Ozark Mission Project

Fellowship Midtown D-Groups

Mount St. Mary Junior Service Learning Program

Janssen Cares Day of Giving

Little Rock Christian Academy J-Term

Ways to Give

The impact of our community giving back to ACCESS is felt across all of our programs and touches the lives of each of the students, clients, and families that we serve. Whether through volunteerism, in-kind donations, or financial investments, those who give to ACCESS make a profound difference in helping our organization continue to build brighter futures.

Want to Give Back to ACCESS?

1

Donate

Make a tax-deductible donation or donate in-kind goods or services in support of the mission.

2 Sponsor

Sponsor one of our annual ACCESS events.

3 Serve Volunteer on campus or by serving on an ACCESS event committee.

4 Advocate

Giving Back By Paying It Forward

Jeanne and Harold Joyner have been inspiring investors toward the mission and programs of ACCESS since 2005. Their philanthropic endeavors range from personal contributions to campaigns to fundraising events, as well as in-kind donations of fencing projects through Fence World. Specific to the fencing projects, these not only aid to keep our school community safe, but also enhance the infrastructure of our properties thus adding significant value. In addition, Harold has faithfully served on the ACCESS Board of Directors leadership team since 2008. Jeanne and Harold commented, “We believe in the mission of ACCESS and the importance the programs of ACCESS provide to our community. We are strong believers in 'paying it forward', and feel blessed to be able to help support the mission of ACCESS and to be a part of its growth and continued success."

Help us spread the word about our mission.

5 Leave a Legacy

Ensure that ACCESS can continue building brighter futures for individuals with special needs for years to come. Join the ACCESS Legacy Circle by including ACCESS in your will, trust, or other planned gifts. Contact Tori Horton, ACCESS Annual Programs Coordinator, for more information: tori.horton@accessgroupinc.org

Your Investments at Work

The ACCESS operational budget and capital budget maintain our organization’s mission to providing innovative instruction for over 870 individuals last academic year. Below is a snapshot of the 2021-2022 fiscal year financials and a breakdown of what is required to serve our community.

22% 33%

Source of Revenue

45% 79%

Programs & Tuition

ACCESS currently operates on a $17,607,847 annual budget in order to serve its mission through evaluations, therapy, education, vocational training, community integration, and mental health services.

General & Administrative

10% Programs & Campus Support

11%

Fundraising & Donations Therapy & Comprehensive Evaluations Compensation & Benefits

Where Your Investments Make an Impact

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

Capital Improvements: Quality Spaces to Learn and Grow

Thanks to your investments, ACCESS was able to implement a variety of capital improvements across the organization. Top strategic initiatives and accomplishments from this past fiscal year include:

Building Program Capacity

ACCESS opened its doors to serve more families by: launching four new classrooms; expanding therapy and mental health services; maintaining and recruiting high quality talent; optimizing facility usage; and exploring options to expand vocational training and adult programs.

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Optimize Organizational Operations

ACCESS continued to work to evolve its technology to meet the demands of our community and our growing organization by launching a new student management system and strengthening our IT infrastructure.

Maintain Strong Cash Position Connect with the Community

As a nonprofit organization, we understand the importance of maintaining a strong cash position to operate successfully. Last year, we took steps to better position our ability to do that by: strengthening our financial team; ensuring all programs are sustainably self-funded; exploring new sources of revenue; and building financial reserves through net cash flows.

ACCESS’s partnerships with the local community are an important part of the organization’s ongoing success. We continued to employ creative solutions to connect with referral sources and maintain our position as experts in the community for the services we provide.

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, 2021 and June 30, 2022. Also listed are the many friends and family 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 our mission to meet the needs of our community.

Benefactor

Dona and Gene Scott

The Brown Foundation, Inc. of Houston

Windgate Foundation

Ambassador

Lynn and George O’Connor

Patron

John and Robyn Horn Foundation, Inc.

Leader

Bank OZK

Gary and Carol Edwards

Fellowship Bible ChurchMidtown

Harriet and Warren Stephens, Stephens Inc.

The Roy and Christine Sturgis

Charitable and Educational Trust of Arkadelphia, AR

Partner

Anonymous

Jan and John Bailey

George H. Dunklin Jr. Family Foundation

Terri and Chuck Erwin

Judy W. Fletcher Family Foundation

The Hussman Foundation

April and John McMorran

Jayne and Walter Morris Charitable Fund

Anchor

Arkansas Democrat Gazette

Patti Bailey

Bailey Foundation

Bass Charitable Foundation

Savanna and Trav Baxter

Capital Sotheby’s International Realty

Charities Aid Foundation of America

Chenal Properties

Libby and Scott Davis

Edafio Technology Partners

Fuqua Campbell, P.A.

Kathryn and William Griffin

Jeanne and Harold Joyner

J.W. Benafield Charitable Foundation

Shannon and Kyle Kalkwarf

Billie and Michael Lax

Jo and Marcus McCain

Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard, P.L.L.C.

Nabholz Charitable Foundation

Northwestern Mutual Foundation

Rachael and Daniel Oberste

Olivia and Joe Ramsey

Rebsamen Fund

REER Holding Company, LLC

Kimberly and Kirk Reynolds

Simmons Bank

Stella Boyle Smith Trust, Catherine and Michael Mayton, Trustees

Steuri Family Endowment

Trotter Law Firm PLLC

Uniti Group Inc.

USAble Life

Diamond

Heather and Scott Allmendinger

Arkansas Blue Cross & Blue Shield

Daryl Bailey

Bank of England

Sarah and Philip Bemberg

Buffalo Builders, LLC

Mollie and John Campbell

Anne and Merritt Dyke

Dollar General Literacy Foundation

Callie and David Gutierrez

Becky and Jackson Farrow

inVeritas

Julie and Lynn Marshall

Maverick Transportation

Meadors, Adams & Lee

Amy and Ryan O’Connor

Connie and Jim Phillips

Potbelly Sandwich Shop

Relyance Bank

Tammy Simmons Williams

Sandra and David Small

Systemedic

The Painted Tree West Little Rock

TMB Capital Partners of Raymond James

Katherine Ann Trotter

Mandy and Eric Wright

Wright Plastic Surgery

Platinum Anonymous

Aon Risk Solutions

ACE Glass

Anthony Timberlands, Inc.

Bank of America

Pam and Rick Blank

Fred Brown

Alison and Cesar Caballero

Jo and Michael Carson

Suzanne and Walt Carter

C.B. Foundation

Chick-Fil-A

CJRW Cares

Colliers International

Leslie and Gary Collins

Joseph Courtright

Sarah Beth and Fred Davis

Delta Dental of Arkansas

We are grateful to Pastor Tim Caldwell and our neighbors at Fellowship Bible Church Midtown for their dedication to helping further the mission of ACCESS. Through volunteerism, partnerships, and even gifts of financial support, the entire congregation continues to embrace our mission of building brighter futures for individuals with special needs.

Cheryl and Jeff Jones

Mary Bray Kelley

Ashley and Kurt Knickrehm

Kutak Rock, LLP

Kelli and Joe Denton

Dillard’s

Amber and Bradley Doom

Laura and Mark Doramus

Kathy and Paul Dorsey

Skip Ebel

Edward O Moody Family

Charitable Fund

Enterprise Holdings Foundation

Evo Business Environments

Fast Signs North Little Rock

First National Bank

The Ford Family

Brittany and Ryan Franklin

Franks Dermatology

Julia Garcia

Gibson and Guthrie

Dermatology

Gigi’s Playhouse Little Rock

Gill Ragon Owen P.A.

Golden Giving Fund

Granite Mountain Quarries

Sharon and Marc Gunter

Louise and Roy Gutierrez

Marci H. Hall Charitable Fund

Tifany and Harry Hamlin

Andrea and Jay Heflin

Frank Hickingbotham

The Hill Family

Lorie and Trevor Holbert

Horton Brothers Printing

IK Electric

Inviting Arkansas

Beth and Don Johnson

KBX, Inc.

Knight Dental Care

Kroger

Mary and Dean Kumpuris

Virginia and Baker Kurrus

Law Offices of Miller & Mallett

Landers/Clement Families Gift

Fund

Lester McKinley Family Foundation

Krysten and Mark Levin

Erin and Hugh McConnell

McGriff Insurance Services

Liane and Alan Meadors

Merchants and Farmers Bank

Meredith and Tommy Moll

Jane and Mike Moore

Moore Food Systems, Inc.

James R Murphy Jr.

Jan and Rick Murphy

OJ Appraisal LLC

Nabholz Construction

Purple Cow Restaurants

Beth and Ted Rice

Riceland Foods, Inc

Bonnie and Alex Rowland

Sage Partners

Monika Garner-Smith and Roger Smith

Snell Prosthetics & Orthotics

Cheri Stevenson

Ashley and Robert Stuckey

The Tanner/Chamblee Fund

Gina and Philip Tappan

Mary and Maxwell Taylor

Text Book Brokers Inc.

Melissa Thomas

Janna and Matt Toland

Michele and John Towne

Transitions Wealth Management

UBS / The Gutierrez Group

The Wardlaw Family

Kellie and Michael Wilhite

Lauren and Kevin Williams

Wright Lindsey & Jennings LLP

Gold

Lisa and Bob Althoff

Anonymous

AmazonSmile Foundation

Lorie and Chip Baker

Kristi and Gary Barton

Marsha Billingsley

Granville Burruss

Shalene Caple

Caroline and Jonathan Chang

Jamie and Will Collins

Celeste Connor

Coca Cola Consolidated

Paige and Joe Diorio

Amanda and Tim Driedric

Laura, Milton and Bennett Fine

First Financial Bank

Sarah and Ryan Gibson

Christi and Corey Gillum

Grounds & Meggers Family Dentistry

Herbert Hahn

Robert Hall

Hawkins Rainwater Dental Group

Hogan Taylor LLP

Erin Hohnbaum and Jackson

Farrow

Tori and Drake Horton

Walter and Ben Hussman

Jeannie and Oskar Johansson

Jill, Greg and Paris Joslin

Jim Kelley

Ann and Mark Langston

Gwen and Michael Leger

Sandra and Fred Levin

Leanna and Byron Luckett

Chris Marsh and Jonathan Parkey

Jessie and Robert McLarty

MetLife Insurance

Michelle and Lance Miller

Lori and Glenn Millner

Mary and Mark Millsap

Glen Moore

Summer and Cory Mote

Kim and Donald Newton

Network For Good

Whitney and Dan Parfitt

Janet and Michael Parkey

Susan and Carroll Penick

Khalia Philips and Deadrick

Gunby

Helen Porter

Radiology Consultants of Little Rock

Katie and Beau Reynolds

Leah and William Rolston

Cecile and Tom Rose

Mickey and Joseph Searcy

June and David Simpson

Laurie and Justin Spencer

Brent Stevenson

Telcoe Federal Credit Union

VCC Construction

ZigZag Art Studio

Silver Anonymous

The Benevity Community Impact Fund

Caroline Bennett

Brenda Blankenship

Janet Carson

Ann and Hollis Carter

Patti and Stan Chester

Cathy and Eric Coleman

Erin and Drew Dees

Julianne and Allen Dobson

Allison and Jim Dowden

Meg and Jeremy Dunn

David Ellis

Glass Erectors

Stacy and Jack Grobmyer

Gerald Hammons

Courtney and Kevin Herrington

Susan and Christopher Hill

Hillcrest Designer Jewelry

Sarah and Matthew Holliman

Jan and Michael Honaker

Richard Honaker

Carly and Jeff Hood

Tammy Jones

Leslie and Mark Lee

Safi and Sahar Masoud

Jamie and Bo McNeill

Megan Mervish

Madeline and Matt Moore

Melissa and John Murphy

Barrett and Andrew Norton

Maeghan and Sam Overley

Michele and Larry Pogue

Patricia and Andre Paixao

Reese and Evan Partin

Alicia Pattillo

Harriett and Terry Pollock

Beth and Charlie Porter

Carla and Jimbo Ramsay

Carol and Robert Ricketts

Roark Perkins Perry Yelvington, P.A. Architects

John Rowland

Jillian Russell

Michaela and Korosh Saba

Baxter Sharp

Rebekah and Dustin Seljan

Ginna and J.D.* Simpson

Small Bites Pediatric Clinic

Carol and John Spenst

Sportstop

Thalheimer Foundation

Julie Mehlin

The Charlotte John Company, Inc.

The Property Group

Babbs and Jonathan Wardlaw

Amy and Kes White

Cappy and Charles Whiteside

Mary and Mark Williamson

Wordsworth Books & Co.

Bronze

Jenny Adams

Dawn and Will Allen

Valerie Allen

Kaye Anderson

Meghan Antoine

Sherica Baker

Kim Baranski

Peter Baranski

Maddy and Alex Barker

Marina Becker

Chris and Acker Bell

Kasie and Kevin Birdwell

Mary Lynn and Michael Bourns

Meggie Bretz

Gean Brown

Helen and Kevin Brown

Will Buckner

Stephanie and Daniels Bynum

Chris Cerrato

Elliott and Stephanie Chester

Derek Cisne

Taylor Clenin

Lynn and David Coates

Connie and Herbert Coleman

Rob Couch

Jared Debord

DeLone Operating Company

Susan and Stow DeLone

AB and Rob Dickinson

Alex and Cannell Dillard

In Gratitude

Cheryl Driedric

Chris Driedric

John Edwards

Randa and Steve Edwards

Barrett and Robert Feltus

Matt Finch

Andrew Frith

Loris and Jay Fullerton

Elizabeth Fulton

Shelby Gatewood

Nancy Gilliam

Zach Gray

Genia Gregory

Frank Griffin

Nancy Griffin

Andrew Grobmyer

Deborah Hamilton

Steve Hargis

Amber and Kyle Hendrickson

Jerek Henry

Jacque Hill-Ptak

Cathy and Russ Holmes

Clark and Meagan Irwin

Karen James

Lisa and David Jones

Frankie Kemp

Sarah and Andrew King

Kenny Kinley

Ed Knight

Melissa and Benjamin Kost

Larry and Nikki Lawson

Scott Lindberg

Courtney Little

Crow Lord

Dwyaun Macon

Jessica Mallett

Karon Mann

Gail and Mike Markum

Jennifer and Gary McCallum

Nathan McClain

Corinne McKay

Lauren and Richard McKay

Jeffrey McKinley

Frank McKinney

Thomasena McNutt

Mary Stuart McRae

Abbey Merry

Kristi and Will Millard

Paris Miller

Amanda Murphy

Darla Murray

Mary Myklebust

Matt Naylor

Jane and Paul Oberste

Richard O'Brien

Kathleen and Patrick O'Connor

Juan and Gonzalez Orozco

Praveen Pakeerappa

Adrienne and Josh Parkey

Crystal and Neil Pennington

David and Tracy Perry

Rosanne Pignio

Debra Pool

Jeanette and Jamie Pratt

Lesia Pratt

Zachary and Ashley Pultro

Bruce Pursell

Hanna Qedan

Zakiyyah Rasul

Lakeesha Reynolds

Brady Rice

Emily and Chuck Richesin

Lori and Kent Roberts

George and Deborah Robertson

Chandra and Thomas Robinson

Charles and Nancy Robson

Sheri and Rob Robuck

Natalie and Win Rockefeller

Susan Rogers

Artie Romes

Stacey and Shay Sebree

Nicholina Shelton

Steph Simpson

The Siria Family

Allie and Matthew Smith

Morgan and Isaac Smith

Debbie Snelson

Rita and Gary Speas

TCPrint Solutions

Jeb Steen

Gabrielle and Currey Theoharis

Jane and Kenn Thompson

Kenny Thrasher

Shelley and Jaeson Tinnon

Lindy and Jason Vint

Rob Walker

Ricky Ward

Judi White

Gigi Wiertelak

Mary Winters

Aaron Woodruff

Bret Woods

Teresa and Richard Wright

Laura and Patrick Wyerick

Carrie Young

Vanessa and Edward Zellmer

In Kind

A2 Salon

Airbronze Sunless Studio

Alpha-Lit Little Rock

Anonymous

Anthropologie

Ashley Saer

B. Barnett

Beechwood Pinnacle

Belle & Blush

Bentley Story

Blended By Shawna - Blended

Makeup Studio

Blue Eyed Rose

Bob Snider

Boulevard Bread Company

Brave New Restaurant

Bryan Richmond

Burge's Hickory Smoked Turkeys and Hams

Calico Bluff Cabins

Ann and Hollis Carter

Catering to You

Cobblestone and Vine

Cosmetic Surgery Center

Cynthia East Fabrics

Daniel Orthodontics

Diamond Pools

Dillard's

Annemarie Dillard Jazic

Dr. Suzanne Yee

Eggshells Kitchen Co.

Fence World

Fleet Feet Little Rock

Forsythe's Grillbilly Grills

Heritage Catering

Heights Golf

Hillcrest Designer Jewelry

inVeritas

Irby Dance Studio

Jones & Son Bridal and Diamond Fine Jewelry

JTJ Restaurants

KARK

Kristen Sauer Art

Lana's Little Happies

Lark & Jill

Little Rock Racquet Club

Little Rock Rangers

Little Rock Yard Card

Lyndsey Sullivan Photography

Maggie Moos

Market Street Catering

Mary Garrett Jewelry

Mike Markum

Clay McGeorge

Nancy and Mark Miller

Monograms Etc.

Mountain Harbor Resort & Spa

Mr. Wicks

Natural Gear

Nothing Bundt Cakes

Nutrition Hub

O'Connell Family Wines

O’Connor Distributing

John M. Page

Partin Photography

Pigtails and Crewcuts

Pizza Hut

Pleasant Valley Country Club

Rebsamen Liquor

Rhea Drug

Rodney Block Collective

Rushin Upholstery Supply

Safety Before Skill Swim School

Salon Unity

Santa Pete

Scarlet

Shuffles & Ballet II

Skin Fix Med Spa

SkinStar Medspa

SKN at Franks Dermatology

Southern Glazers

Steamroller Blues

Sweet Lavender Bake Shop

Heike Talbert

Taziki's, Cypress Social, Petit & Keet

Tease Salon

The Crown Shop

The Fix Salon

The Painted Tree West Little Rock

The Social Type

Tanarah Luxe Floral

The Toggery

Janna Toland

Trader Joe's

Waldo's Chicken and Beer

Whimsy Cookie Company

Patti Jo White

Whole Foods

Carol Willbanks

Wright Plastic Surgery

Yellow Rocket Concepts

ZigZag Art Studio

Memorials

JW Benafield

Sue Chambers

Randa and Steve Edwards

Norman Hodges Jr.

Lucy and Dorsey Jackson

Vicky and Michael Ruch

Judi and Rex Rogers

Tammy Simmons Williams

Ginna and J.D.* Simpson

Joe Blankenship

Brenda Blankenship

Charles Carroll

Brent Stevenson

Waymond Cox

Steve White

Irene Davis

Judy Fletcher East

Ben and Walter Hussman

Jeffrey McKinley

Lee Davis

Anonymous

Dawn Dobson

Julianne and Allen Dobson

June C. Griffin

Kathryn and William Griffin

Nate Hill

Marci H. Hall

Mona Munson

Frank McKinney

Michael J. Ptak

Jacque Hill-Ptak

Donna Wallace

Corinne Mckay

Honorariums

Aurora Akana

Anonymous

Lauren Barker

Maddy and Alex Barker

Charles Bemberg

Madeline and Matt Moore

Andrew Kurrus

Mary Alice and Ellie Biedron

Rachel and Matt Biedron

Kasie Birdwell

Mollie and John Campbell

Gavin Bruender

The Bruender Family

Hudson Campbell

Mollie and John Campbell

Leigh and Philip Merry

David Connor III

Celeste Connor

Jake Wilson Davis

Sarah Beth and Fred Davis

Libby and Scott Davis

Wyatt Davis and Wally Davis

Loris and Jay Fullerton

Nikki and Larry Lawson

Kristian Diorio

Paige and Joe Diorio

David Ellis

Ellison Doom

Amber and Bradley Doom

Betty and William Fletcher

Judy Fletcher East and Jim East

Cindy and Kevin Burns

Becky and Jackson Farrow

Jim Kelley

Max Fulks

Jeanette and Jamie Pratt

Kathryn Griffin, Cecile Rose, Marsha Pollock, and Marisa

Ensminger

Libby and Scott Davis Davis

Phillip Gunby

Khalia Phillips

Richard Hahn

Katherine Ann Trotter

Dr. Bruce Hall

Lester McKinley Family Foundation

Jane and Chris Hartz

Granville Burruss

L1 and L2 Teachers and Therapists

Carol and Brandon Ricketts

David Lang

Rachel and Michael Lang

Rory Larkin

Jo and Marcus McCain

Dutch Michael Leger

Gwen and Michael Leger

Krysten Levin

Julie Marshall

Philip and Samuel Levin

Krysten and Mark Levin

Owen Lloyd

Judy Fletcher East

Emma Martin

Radiology Consultants of Little Rock

Finn McKay

Corinne McKay

Liane Meadors

Andrea and Jay Heflin

Kelli and Mason Miller

Mollie and John Campbell

Golden Giving Fund

Paxton Moore

Jane and Michael Moore

Lauren Motes

Steve White

Lynn and George O’Connor

Patricia Blass

Laura and Mark Doramus

Billie Parkey

Sarah Beth and Fred Davis

Jacque Hill-Ptak

Raida Snyderman

Hanna Qedan

Anonymous

Dr. Kimberly Reynolds

Chapter AK PEO Sisterhood

Lori Roberts

Jessica and Joshua Dunham

Carrie, Hunter and Colton Scott

Sandra and David Small

Colton Scott

Carol and Gary Edwards

Billie and Michael Lax

Dr. Denise R. Chamblee and Dr. Gary A Tanner

Suzanne Witter

Dona and Gene Scott

Dr. Denise R. Chamblee and Dr. Gary A Tanner

Ginna and J.D.* Simpson

Landers/Clement Families

Gift Fund

Nancy and Charles Robson

Grace and John Steuri

Anonymous

Lee Thalheimer

Rob Couch

Glenn Moore

Kellie Wilhite

Ashley and Jon Honeywell

Eloise, Genevieve and Aiden

Wright

Marsha Billingsley

Mandy and Eric Wright

*deceased

In Gratitude

2nd Annual Healthy Habits Week Honorariums

ACCESS’s 2nd Annual Healthy Habits Week taught the importance of building brighter, healthier futures through a week of activities and curriculum focused on the various foundations of health. The following supporters gave in honor of more than 100 ACCESS students, encouraging them to form healthy habits, while raising awareness and support for the mission of ACCESS.

Aurora Akana

Karen Akana

James Allen

Dawn and Will Allen

Priscilla Allmendinger

Jan and Dave Allmendinger

Beth Ann and Tom Feimster

Anonymous

Sahar and Safi Masoud

Bishop Baker

Mary Baker

Mattie and Kevin Baker

Brenda Chase

Vicki Cook

Debbie Rogers

Jace Baker

Rosalyn Austin

Dakalin Baker

Robert Baker

Sherica Baker

Sheritta Dismuke

Victoria Smith

Charles Bemberg

Sarah and Philip Bemberg

Ginny and Baker Kurrus

Madeline and Matt Moore

Margaret Bemberg

Sarah and Philip Bemberg

Ginny and Baker Kurrus

Madeline and Matt Moore

Mary Alice Biedron

Alice and Philip Jones

Ellie Biedron

Alice and Philip Jones

Harper Beumeler

Kati Hendershot

Vanessa Hendershot

Sara Parker

Amy Reeves

Robyn Reeves

Lindsey Reneau

River Billins

Debby Billins

Jaclyn Billins

Kerri Billins

Devona Camp

Marcus Bolden

Amanda Bolden

Nakevia Collins

Adriene Dulaney

Allison Dulaney

Cynthia Howard

Sandra Inmon

Sherrie Wylie

Gavin Bruender

Korin Cetlinski

Natalie Bryles

Markela Bryles

Norah Bunch

Wayne Bunch

Hudson Campbell

Mollie and John Campbell

Abbey Merry

Leigh and Philip Merry

Elizabeth White

Cross Coleman

John Coleman

Ann Marsilio

Darla Murray

Carolyn Vincent

Cruze Cooper

Kerri Bradford

Arthur Currey

Alec Currey

Gabrielle Theoharis

George Davis

Sarah Beth and Fred Davis

MM Solomon

Jake Davis

Charles Davis

Laura Davis

Martin Davis

Sarah Beth and Fred Davis

Melinda Golliher

Korey Davis

Laura and Jacob Davis

Jordan DeRamus

Janna Austin

Robbie DeRamus

Tiffany Greenway

Greg Northen

Shellie Swafford

Magen Webster

Greyson Dillett

Krystal and Gregory Dilett

Kristian Diorio

Paige Diorio

Ellison Doom

Kaye Anderson

Angela Armstrong

Carmen Baker

Kimberly Barsell

Caroline Bennett

Alice Brdiges

Michael Bush

Matt Cordell

Abby Cress

Maggie Demby

Amber and Bradley Doom

Raleigh Doom

Jan Dring

Katie Eagle

Alyssa Frisby

Renee Grady

Amanda Hafner

H Keith Hamilton

Sadie Hernandez

Shanna HIll

Christian James

Karen James

Marsha Johnson

Eugene Krupitsky

Louise Little

Sireesha Maddirala

Rachelle McCarty

Crystal Odom

Kimberly Odom

Morgan Odom

Rosalyn Poole

Kimberley Roland

Nicholina Shelton

Debbie Snelson

Tammy Snelson

Char Sullivan

Gigi Wiertelak

Carly Driedric

Kevin Briggler

Amanda and Tim Driedric

Cheryl Driedric

Chris Driedric

Chloe Driedric

Kevin Briggler

Amanda and Tim Driedric

Cheryl Driedric

Chris Driedric

Sam Driedric

Kevin Briggler

Amanda and Tim Driedric

Cheryl Driedric

Chris Driedric

Grayson Dunham

Jessica and Josh Dunham

Cassandra Howell

Hannah Elliott

Cathy and Gary Stroud

Zachary English

Melissa and Brian English

Kristina Mahan

Lisa Yoakum

Kamdyn Fairrow

Angela Cooper

Jamaar Johnson

Channcey Neeley and Tyler

Fairrow

Lesia Pratt

Lisa Spence

Otto Fitts

Stacy and William Fitts

Patricia Strack

Cati Beth Gillum

Christi and Corey Gillum

Phillip Gunby

Katrina Bradley

Leslie Duncan

Deadrick Gunby

Gregory Gunby

Rose Harris

Jackie Harvell

Fredrick Hill

Melanie Hillard

Davina Ingram

Seneca Nolen

Khalia Phillips

Katrina Reed

Carol Webster-Write

Kiyah Hamilton

Deborah Hamilton

Jessica Hamilton

Bridgette and Kevin Hamilton

Rachel Hargis

Kim Baranski

Peter Baranski

Pamela Brown

Elizabeth Fulton

Carla Hargis

Steve Hargis

Mason Harper

Karen Harper

Lauren and Fred Harper

Matthew Harris

Zach Gray

Brandon Hatchett

Gean Brown

Nakisha Dumas

TaWanna Gambrell

TaLetha Howard

Korja Kelly

Greg Trotter

Samuel Hendrickson

Amber and Kyle Hendrickson

Judi White

Collin Hill

Zarinah Brown

Carrie and John Burkhead

Susan and Chris Hill

Landon Hodges

Erin Flynn and Tyler Hodges

Joseph Flynn

Mary Flynn

Amanda Hodges

Parker and Hayes Holliman

Sarah and Matthew Holliman

Archer and Ellis Holmes

Emily and Matthew Holmes

Ellie Honaker

Jan and Michael Honaker

Richard Honaker

Jill Jones

Anja Pace

Debra Pool

Cheri Thriver

Baylor Hood

Carly and Jeff Hood

Harrison Howard

Zarinah Brown

Karlynne Dennis

Elizabeth Hayes

Rosa and Harvell Howard

Earnesta Isabel

Renita Standberry

Amber Williams

Sonja Wright

Nicholas Jones

Tammy Jones

Huxley Kalkbrenner

Stasia Donofrio

Maverick Kalkbrenner

Stasia Donofrio

Charlie King

Angela and Jesse King

Lorna King

Zayas Leon

Sharon Shaw

Jonathan Koehler

Laurie Koehler

Jeffrey Morris

Remi Kost

Melissa and Benjamin Kost

David Lang

Tonya Carnes

Deanne Hill

Rachel Lang

Keaunna Rummel

Dana and Tim Thomas

Lauren Lee

Kathy and GK Lee

Amanda Woodward

Layla Macon

Dwyaun Macon

David Mann Jr.

Misty Goldman

Karon Mann

Regginald Martin

Ravion Baldwin

Remona Baldwin

Robbie Baldwin-Stanley

Angela Brown

Zaria Hollins

Darian Johnson

Crystal and Josh Martin

Brittany Reynolds

Ames Reid McCormack

Leslie and Preston McCormack

Finn McKay

Andrew Frith

Frank Griffin

Nancy Griffin

William Letzig

Kathy McFarland

Lauren and Richard McKay

Margaret O’Connor

Glenna Pruitt

Billy Senter

Hailey Strother

Scott Taylor

Carol Witkowski

Ghia McNutt

Thomasena McNutt

Peyton Millard

Kristi and Will Millard

Charlie Miller

Alice Buchanan

Diana Hughes

Autumn Kimble

Paris Miller

Darneshia Owens

Elliott Miller

Kristi Barton

Caroline and Jonathan Chang

Angie Golden

Kelli and Mason Miller

Marlot Pace

Kellen Moser

Genia Gregory

Major Mote

Summer and Cory Mote

Stephen Taylor

Maxwell Mote

Summer and Cory Mote

Whitney Razepine

Stephen Taylor

Damian Orozco

Luis Gonzalez

Sandra Gonzalez and Juan

Orozco

Carlos Torres

Tate Parfitt

Whitney and Dan Parfitt

Jan Smith

Jessica and Cooper Thompson

Eugenia Thompson

Mason Parham

Jean and David Parham

Ryan Parker

Naomi and John Parker

Billie Parkey

Adrienne and Josh Parkey

Jonathan Parkey

Janet and Mike Parkey

Kayden Pledger

Latonya Harris

Amanda Murphy

Lori Pledger

Amy Sanders Pledger and Cody Pledger

Dale Sanders

Luna-Leigh Pultro

Claudia Caso

Ashley and Zachary Pultro

Gary Pultro

Joshua Raley

Staci Croom-Raley and Brian Raley

Mikal Rasul

Patricia Rasul

Zakiyyah Rasul

Alexis Taylor

Grayson Ramsey

Christy Ramsey

Brittany Reese

Heather and Brooks Reese

Claire Ricketts

Len Bradley

H Keith Hamilton

David Nixon

Carol and Brandon Ricketts

Virginia Ricketts

Tommy Robinson

Shana Bryant

Lionel Davis II

Lekita Irvin

Kristin Lanae Jackman

Ashley Lorings

Dereka Marshall

Carla Rhodes

Carryn Rhodes

Shirley Rhodes

Chandra Robinson

Evie Rodgers

Artie Romes

Brenda Walton

Carolyn Washington

Nina Watson

Eve Rowlett

Tiara and Billy Piggee

Milo Russell

Kim Estoker

Rachel Ezzell

Jillian Russell

Ethan Schlosser

Jerry Krebs

DeAnn Schlosser

Jeanette Schlosser

Micah Shaw

Nichole Cooney

Marguerite Gillam

Faranda Marshall

Terica Robinson

Maranda and Eliot Shaw

Harlan Shelby

Courtney Polite

Brionna Walls

Noelle Small

Lee Ann and Jeff Small

Cooper Speck

Meghan Antoine

James Bobo

Deran Ford

Madison Hendrick

Praveen Pakeerappa

Marcus Ridley

Alexis Shipley

John Paul Speck

Victoria Myklebust- Steves

Mary Myklebust

Charlotte Stroman

Erin and Justin Stroman

Charlie Thompson

Jane and Ken Thompson

Katie and Kent Thompson

Mary Thompson

Kenian Tiner

BD Tiner

Jude Tinnon

Shelley and Jaeson

Rosalynn Tourchi

Mahsa Shabaninia and Ali

Tourchi

Henry Ward

Mary Lynn and Michael Bourns

Lindsay Coon

Christy and Derek Ward

Ricky Ward

Lela Jane Whiteside

Samantha Whiteside

Tayler Williams

Anita Pope

Michael Pope

Lynette Simpson and Henry Williams

Zandra Springs

Janette and Leroy WIlliamsSmith

Caeden Winters

Rebecca Scalf

Mary Winters

Aiden Wright

Marsha Billingsley

Mandy and Eric Wright

Eloise Wright

Marsha Billingsley

Mandy and Eric Wright

Genevieve Wright

Marsha Billingsley

Mandy and Eric Wright

Kasey Zakrzewksi

Kelly Hoops

Evie Zellmer

Vanessa and Edward Zellmer

2023 ACCESS Board of Directors

Philip

Jackson

Heather Allmendinger

Shelly Baldwin, M.D.

Walter M. Ebel, III

Brandon Freville

Harold Joyner

Kurt Knickrehm

Julie Marshall

Olivia Ramsey

Becky Scott

Shay Sebree

Katherine Ann Trotter

2023 ACCESS Senior Management

Tammy

Monika

ACCESS® is a 501c3 nonprofit offering evaluation services, full-time education, therapy, mental health services, training and activities for individuals with special needs. Founded in 1994, the center comprises ACCESS Early Childhood, ACCESS Academy, ACCESS Therapy, ACCESS Academic Therapy (specialized tutoring), ACCESS Life, Project SEARCH® Arkansas: ACCESS Initiative in partnership with Arkansas Rehabilitation Services, CES Medicaid Waiver, ACCESS Evaluation and Resource Center (AERC), Mental Health Therapy, ACCESS Gardens, and ACCESS Ceramics.

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ACCESS Stella Boyle Smith

Early Childhood Campus

10618 Breckenridge Drive Little Rock, AR 72211

ACCESS Academy and Young Adult Campus

1500 North Mississippi Street Little Rock, AR 72207

(501) 217-8600 | accessgroupinc.org | projectsearcharkansas.org

@accessgroupinc

Spring Plant Sales Coming Soon

Mark your calendars to shop our ACCESS Gardens Spring Plant Sales! Our large selection of plants and flowers are grown just for you by the students and young adults at ACCESS. All proceeds benefit the ACCESS Gardens Horticulture program in providing therapy, education, and vocational training for individuals with special needs.

April 10

April 10 - June 3

Mondays - Saturdays

8:30 am - 2:00 pm

ACCESS Academy and Young Adult Campus

1500 North Mississippi Street

Little Rock, AR 72207

Simmons, M.S., CCC-SLP Executive Director, Co-Founder

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

Cheri Stevenson, M.S., CCC-SLP Director of Academy

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

Kellie Wilhite Director of Development

Shalene Caple Director of Administrative Operations

Jo Carson Director of Human Resources

Mark Langston Chief Financial Officer

Elliott Chester Director of Finance

Jenny Adams Director of Vocational Services

W. Scott Davis Chairman

Farrow, Jr. Treasurer

Lynn O'Connor Secretary

Tappan President Fred Davis Vice President