2022 ACCESS Impact Report: Through the Looking Glass

Impact Report 2022

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.

Table of Contents 3 Message from the 4

Board President Year in Review

People Matter Team Work & Commitment Excellence & Innovation Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Generosity Integrity & Transparency Speed & Agility Caring, Celebration & Thankfulness 2

SEARCH®

22 ACCESS Life

6 ACCESS ® Programs

23 CES Waiver

8 ACCESS Evaluation and

28 ACCESS Volunteers

Overview

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Resource Center Mental Health

Therapy Programs ACCESS Early Childhood

16 ACCESS Academy 18

Our Core Values

20 10 Years of Project

Vocational Training

24 ACCESS Events 29 Ways to Give 30 Investments at Work 31 Capital Improvements 32 Looking Ahead 34 In Gratitude

A Message From Philip Tappan

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A Post-Pandemic Year of Impact 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.

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

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.

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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.

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

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

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.

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.

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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 3

2022 ACCESS Year in Review July 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.

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

April 11-15

June 3

ACCESS hosts its 2nd Annual Healthy Habits Week highlighting different ways to make healthy choices everyday.

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

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August 15 Project SEARCH Arkansas: ACCESS Initiative in partnership with Arkansas Rehabilitation Services kicks off its 10th program year.

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

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

November 15

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

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.

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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.

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ACCESS Therapy 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.

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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876

individuals served during the 2021-2022

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ACCESS Academy

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 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.

academic year throughout Arkansas and the surrounding states.

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.

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ACCESS Evaluation and Resource Center Taking a Closer Look to Help Individuals Find Success

The ACCESS Evaluation and Resource Center (AERC) takes a thorough approach to discovering a child’s strengths and weaknesses through comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations, autism evaluations, ADHD evaluations, evaluations for CES Medicaid Waiver qualifications, and more.

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total evaluations performed by experts at the AERC during the 2021-2022 academic year.

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Testing through the AERC gave our family insight into our daughter’s learning and attention issues. This lead us to both mental health and academic therapy outpatient services through ACCESS that have helped our daughter and our whole family to thrive. Recommendations from the test results, as well as from her new therapists, have also provided us with the accommodations she needs in the classroom to be a successful and happy learner!

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Student should be taught using a multisensory phonics approach.

Teachers should pre-teach, teach, and review new lessons. Visual aids should be provided to supplement the verbally-presented content.

Student should receive up to 100% extended time and be tested in a quiet environment with a supportive adult.

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Top 6 Accommodations Recommended as a Result of Evaluations

Community Partners Pulaski Academy (P.A.) Early Childhood and Lower School work cooperatively with ACCESS when we have students who need outside comprehensive evaluations. We refer families to the AERC, and we receive well-written reports that are thorough and offer good recommendations for our students. Additionally, academic therapists from ACCESS visit our campus weekly to serve individual students at P.A.. We are happy to partner with them to coordinate their sessions with our lab and classroom teachers. We have a great relationship with the AERC team.

I appreciate our families being provided with priority service from ACCESS.

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- Noel Brewster, Head of Lower School, Pulaski Academy

Allow extra time to complete class assignments. Modify the length or number of written assignments for classwork and homework; reduce the length of written assignments especially when it is repetitious; have the student dictate the answer to questions rather than writing the question and the answer. Allow the student to use a keyboard or speech to text.

Student should be allowed to record classroom lectures to listen to them at home. Allow use of note taking apps on the student's device like GoodNotes. There are some apps that also have a recording feature (Notability). The student can use dictation software or a "scribe.” Copies of lecture notes should be provided.

Provide targeted dyslexia intervention multiple times per week to address the student's weaknesses in reading. An evidence-based, multisensory, and phonological processing-based approach such as an Orton-Gillingham program is recommended. *Includes accommodations recommended by ACCESS evaluators as a result of evaluations performed through the AERC. Accommodations not listed in any particular order.

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ACCESS provides Academic Therapy/ Dyslexia Intervention?

Through the AERC, we offer specialized learning instruction for individuals with language or learning disabilities to give them the tools they need for academic success. Services may be provided at a client's school or in person at ACCESS.

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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 34 TOTAL CLIENTS TREATED

DIFFERENT DIAGNOSES

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

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A Growing Need

200%

Team Growth in Fiscal Year 2021-2022

2022

2021

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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!

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- Corey Brooks, ACCESS Parent

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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.

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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!

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

Speech Therapy

Occupational Therapy

Physical Therapy

hours treated

hours treated

hours treated

32,752.75 459.42

hours per week

83%

Increase in average number of hours treated per week.

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21,137.50 414.46

hours per week

89%

Increase in average number of hours treated per week.

12,610

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.

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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.

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.

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

66,500.25 total therapy hours

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.

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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.

ACCESS Therapy, A Source of Help When We Need Them

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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!

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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.

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 14

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“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.

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.

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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

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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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-Suzanne Carter, Early Childhood Assistant Director

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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.

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.

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more than

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.

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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.

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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.

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know... ? Did youmore than 45% 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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Vocational Programs and Training Realizing Her Passion for Providing Lifelong Opportunities and Independence

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

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.

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.

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.

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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 18

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

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,

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

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!

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.

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In 2021, only

19.1%

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

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

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.

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.

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

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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.

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"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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IMPACT REPORT 2022

Top 5 Businesses to Hire from Project SEARCH Arkansas: ACCESS Initiative 1.

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Applications Now Open!

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Applications are now open for all seven Project SEARCH locations for the 2023-2024 program year.

Visit our website to learn more.

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projectsearcharkansas.org

*Includes businesses which have hired the most graduates since the inception of the program in 2013.

Honorable Mentions The following are additional businesses which have been instrumental in assisting our program and finding opportunities for Project SEARCH graduates.

Cintas

Sodexo

City of Maumelle

Southern Arkansas University Tech

City of Jonesboro Food Smart

Ready 1 Pine Bluff Arsenal

Project SEARCH By the Numbers INDIVIDUALS HAVE GRADUATED FROM THE PROGRAM

PERCENT SUCCESS RATE FOR THE PROGRAM OVER 10 YEARS

ACTIVE INTERNS IN THE 20222023 PROGRAM YEAR

INDIVIDUALS SERVED SINCE THE PROGRAM BEGAN IN 2013

GRADUATES RECEIVING SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT FOLLOW-ALONG SERVICES

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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.

Employment Preparation Daily Living Skills

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CES Medicaid Waiver

IMPACT REPORT 2022

Bailey Dettmer: Finding Independence By Bobbi Dettmer, ACCESS Parent

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

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.

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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.”

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:

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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."

Supportive Living

Supported Employment

Respite Coordination

Consultation Services

Did you know?

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

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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 24 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

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IMPACT REPORT 2022

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.

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

Sarah and Ryan Gibson, Co-Chairman

SERVING SUCCESS SPONSOR Sarah and Philip Bemberg

PRESENTING SPONSOR Lynn and George O’Connor

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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

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

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

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.

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- Becca Bailey, ACCESS Open Sponsor and ACCESS Advocate

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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

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IMPACT REPORT 2022

Support Our Upcoming Events

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!

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

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

16th Annual Bingo Bash

Thursday, July 20, 2023 The Hall Danna and Andrew Kurrus, Co-Chairmen with the ACCESS in Action Young Professionals Group

WELLNESS WARRIOR Edafio Technology Partners HEALTHY HABITS HEROES Chick-Fil-A Dr. Eric J. Wright Franks Dermatology

25th Annual Starry Starry Night

Saturday, October 28, 2023 Temple B'Nai Israel

SELF-CARE CHAMPIONS Rainwater Hawkins Dentistry ACCESS A HEALTHIER TOMORROW SPONSORS Nutrition Consultant Services, LLC Sportstop Doc & Sugar

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

Get Involved

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

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A Community of Support: Volunteers Covey Project

Ozark Mission Project

More than

150 volunteers

More than

Mount St. Mary Junior Service Learning Program

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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.

1,500 hours of service

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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.

Janssen Cares Day of Giving

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

- Winston Churchill

Fellowship Midtown D-Groups

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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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.

Little Rock Christian Academy J-Term

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.

Ways to Give

IMPACT REPORT 2022

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?

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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 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."

Serve

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

4 Advocate

Help us spread the word about our mission.

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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

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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%

Fundraising & Donations

Therapy & Comprehensive Evaluations

Source of Revenue

45%

Programs & Tuition

General & Administrative

10%

Programs & Campus Support

11% Where Your Investments Make an Impact

79%

Compensation & Benefits

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

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.

Capital Improvements: Quality Spaces to Learn and Grow

IMPACT REPORT 2022

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:

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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.

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 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.

Connect with the Community 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.

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Looking Ahead

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For Young Children

Continue to make updates to the Kelly O’Connor Early Childhood Therapy Gym to include: occupational therapy spaces for pull-out therapy sessions; a redesign of the large therapy treatment space; installation of a sensory room; and addition of an accessible bathroom.

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For School-Age Clients

Improve the exterior of the ACCESS Academy and Young Adult campus by: repairing the exterior space and adding a fresh coat of paint; installing new exterior doors; and updating the aftercare room and pull-out spaces for students.

We continue to grow and search for new ways to meet the needs of our clients and the community. As we look ahead to the 2022-2023 fiscal year, we are excited to put your investments to work to positively impact the programs across our organization. Our top five priorities include the following initiatives.

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IMPACT REPORT 2022

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For Adult Clients

Continue to invest in program growth for adults with special needs including: expand the ACCESS Life program to include more options for recreation and vocational training; offer options for evening and weekend activities; and expand to accept more participants through the addition of a new building on the Academy and Young Adult campus.

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For Recreation & Play

We continue to improve outdoor spaces at the ACCESS Stella Boyle Smith Early Childhood Campus to customize functional, safe, and stimulating spaces for our young students. At the ACCESS Academy and Young Adult Campus, we plan to upgrade recreational spaces with the addition of a new structure, as well as resurface the tennis courts.

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Sensory Spaces

It is important that individuals with sensory processing disorders have safe spaces where they are free to learn and grow in the way that feels the most comfortable.

ACCESS is excited to add designated sensory spaces to offer clients environments with pleasant sensory stimuli, equipment, and products that can help encourage relaxation and calmness.

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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, 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

Harriet and Warren Stephens, Stephens Inc. The Roy and Christine Sturgis Charitable and Educational Trust of Arkadelphia, AR

Ambassador

Partner

Lynn and George O’Connor

Patron

John and Robyn Horn Foundation, Inc.

Leader

Bank OZK Gary and Carol Edwards Fellowship Bible Church Midtown

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

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.

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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 Cheryl and Jeff Jones Mary Bray Kelley Ashley and Kurt Knickrehm Kutak Rock, LLP

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 Kelli and Joe Denton Dillard’s Amber and Bradley Doom Laura and Mark Doramus

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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

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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

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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

IMPACT REPORT 2022

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

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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.

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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

Join us in 2023 Celebrate your child and his or her development of Healthy Habits by sharing this campaign with your friends and family!

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2023 ACCESS Board of Directors

NONPROFIT ORG

Philip Tappan W. Scott Davis Fred Davis President Chairman Vice President Jackson Farrow, Jr. Lynn O'Connor Treasurer Secretary 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

U.S. POSTAGE

PAID

LITTLE ROCK, AR 10618 Breckenridge Dr. | Little Rock, AR 72211 | AccessGroupInc.org

PERMIT #2281

2023 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

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

Jenny Adams Director of Vocational Services

Elliott Chester Director of Finance

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.

Connect With Us 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 P lant 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.

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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