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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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876 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.
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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.
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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.
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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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