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Table of Contents OUR CORE VALUES People Teamwork & Commitment Excellence & Innovation Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion Generosity Integrity & Transparency

OUR MISSION Expanding Individual Potential Through Innovative Instruction

Speed & Agility Caring, Celebration, & Thankfulness

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 their choice. 2

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A Message from the Executive Director Year in Review ACCESS® Programs Overview ACCESS Evaluation and Resource Center Mental Health Services Therapy Services ACCESS Early Childhood ACCESS Academy Vocational Services ACCESS Life Project SEARCH® Arkansas: ACCESS Initiative CES Medicaid Waiver Life After ACCESS ACCESS Events The Power of Volunteers Ways to Give Your Investments at Work Strategic Vision for the Future In Gratitude

A Message from the Executive Director

Dear ACCESS Families, Friends, and Team, As we share our 2025 Impact Report, we reflect on this year’s theme: Woven with Purpose. It beautifully captures what makes ACCESS so special — not just the programs we offer, but the people who bring them to life. You are each a thread in this vibrant tapestry, and together, we create something stronger, brighter, and more resilient than any one strand could be on its own.

What a year for ACCESS! With every challenge met and every milestone reached, we have seen how powerful it is when hearts, hands, and hopes are bound together by shared purpose.

IMPACT REPORT 2025

From the first words spoken to the first jobs earned, every success story has been stitched together through compassion, innovation, and community. From classrooms and therapy rooms to job sites and playgrounds, we have watched individuals discover their voice, grow in confidence, and take bold steps toward independence. And none of it would be possible without you: our community of families, staff, and supporters.

Why Your Support Matters

Our Mission and What We Believe

Let’s Keep Weaving What’s Possible

Our mission is simple: Expanding Individual Potential Through Innovative Instruction for individuals with language, learning, and developmental disabilities. We believe that everyone has the potential to learn, grow, and live a meaningful life in the community they choose. That belief is not just a statement; it is a promise we live out daily.

With Gratitude and Appreciation To our families, thank you for entrusting us with your most precious gifts and for standing alongside us in every step of the journey. To our team, your expertise is unmatched, but it is your heart that makes ACCESS feel like home. To our supporters, your generosity is the thread that allows hope for brighter futures to stretch further than ever before.

This year, ACCESS has grown into a $29 million organization with more than 600 staff members serving families across 35 counties. But behind every number is a story – a child learning to communicate, a young adult gaining job skills, a family finding hope. These moments happen because we are tightly woven together in purpose.

We know there is more work to do, more lives to impact, and more potential to unlock. We invite you to stay involved as part of this beautiful fabric we’re creating together. Keep giving, keep cheering us on, and keep being a key part of our story.

Let’s continue weaving a future full of hope, inclusion, and possibility — one thread, one life, one triumph at a time. All my best,

Tammy Simmons Executive Director, Co-Founder 3

2024 — 2025 In Review | A Year Woven With Milestones SUMMER 2024

AUGUST 2024

ACCESS Adventure returns for a fun, camp-style program full of exploration, connection, and adventure.

SEPTEMBER 2024

Hogan Taylor volunteers help kick off the development of the ACCESS Discovery Gardens as a hub for outdoor education, literacy, and multi-sensory learning. ACCESS celebrates 30 years of building brighter futures!

DECEMBER 2024 ACCESS acquires two new properties in Midtown Little Rock, marking a significant milestone for growth of service.

ACCESS Life launches its new Fishing Club, creating fun social opportunities for participants to connect and enjoy the outdoors.

Project SEARCH launches its eighth location at Arkansas Children’s Hospital Northwest (ACNW).

OCTOBER 2024

Students celebrate the annual ACCESS Early Childhood Fall Fest with hayrides, farm animals, pumpkins, and more.

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FEBRUARY 2025

MAY 2025 Arkansas Children’s Hospital (ACH) Project SEARCH interns meet their pen pals from Wisconsin, hosting them for three fun-filled days of exploring Little Rock.

MARCH 2025 JANUARY 2025 ACCESS Stella Boyle Smith Early Childhood campus introduces two new spaces for multi-sensory learning. Newly Renovated Lynn O’Connor Library

ACCESS Early Childhood literacy night returns! Inspired by Laura Numeroff’s “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie,” teachers and therapists design activities based on the program’s original, multi-sensory curriculum.

ACCESS Partners with Scholastic and Wordsworth Books to host book fairs on both campuses for students to enjoy.

APRIL 2025 ACCESS intermediate students light up the stage with their annual choir performance featuring songs from both classic and recent films.

ACCESS students and young adults support the mission of ACCESS through the 5th Annual Gator Dash.

ACCESS Discovery Gardens Vocation Innovation Project (VIP) students kick off the year by diving into their new jobs! Students gain lifelong work-readiness skills through paid, hands-on experience.

Little Rock Christian Academy hosts the 13th Annual ACCESS Prom, A Night in Hollywood, for ACCESS Academy Upper School students and alumni.

Bound By Care |

Our Person-Centered Approach Since 1994, ACCESS has been offering services to individuals with developmental delays, language and learning disorders, 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.

Early Intervention ACCESS Early Childhood

Independence & Purpose • Project SEARCH: ACCESS Initiative • Ticket to Work • ACCESS Life

clients served

• Vocation Innovation Project (VIP)

*Includes active clients during the 2024-2025 fiscal year

Community Integration • CES Medicaid Waiver

Over employees *as of September 2025

• Supportive Living • Supported Employment • Respite Coordinator • Consultation Services

Specialized Education ACCESS Academy

Therapy • Speech • Occupational • Physical • Feeding • Mental Health • Academic

ACCESS Evaluations and Resource Center • Specific learning disabilities • ADHD • Autism • CES Medicaid Waiver • Comprehensive Psychoeducational Evaluations

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Woven with Potential | The ACCESS Evaluation & Resource Center 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.

218 total evaluations 424 total diagnoses 1.94 diagnoses per evaluation

ACCESS provided evaluations to clients from 70 schools throughout Arkansas and its surrounding states.

Top 10 schools

represented through evaluations: 24 Episcopal Collegiate School 21

128

103

ADHD

Specific Learning Disorders (Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, etc.)

Anxiety Disorders

Autism Spectrum Disorders

Pulaski Academy 14 ACCESS Early Childhood 10 Homeschool Programs 9 ACCESS Academy

Intellectual Functioning/ Developmental Disorders

Disruptive, Impulse-Control, & Conduct Disorders (OCD, ODD, etc.)

Communication Disorders

Depressive Disorders

Christ Little Rock 5 Christ the King Catholic School 5 Immaculate Conception Catholic School

Sleep-Wake Disorders

PTSD

No Diagnosis

Other/ Uncategorized

*Includes data based on all evaluations performed through the AERC in the 2024–2025 fiscal year.

5 Little Rock Christian Academy 4 Don Roberts Elementary School

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Seeing the Full Picture | How the AERC Guided Our Next Step By Kimberley Anthony, ACCESS Parent Every individual has a unique purpose, and ACCESS provides the resources needed to help bring that purpose to life. For our family, this became especially clear through our journey with Bradley. Over the years, we explored many educational options for him—public school with an IEP, private school, and homeschooling within a very supportive community. Each setting had its strengths and offered something positive. Yet, despite our best efforts, we eventually reached a point where it was clear that Bradley needed more comprehensive support than those environments could provide. That realization led us to the ACCESS Evaluation and Resource Center (AERC) for a full evaluation.

The comprehensive testing and feedback we received through the AERC were unlike anything we had experienced before. The results clearly identified the areas where Bradley needed focused instruction and therapeutic intervention in order to truly thrive.

Those insights confirmed what our hearts already knew—he needed a different kind of school environment. And that’s what led us directly to the ACCESS Academy. From the very beginning of that process, we felt supported. Our evaluator, Chancey, was knowledgeable and easy to talk to, which immediately put us at ease. After reviewing the evaluation results with her, we were confident that ACCESS could not only meet Bradley’s needs but help him grow in ways we had long hoped for. Although we are only a few weeks into this new chapter, we have already seen the benefits of ACCESS’s coordinated approach. Bradley’s academics are designed around his learning style, and his therapists are on-site and able to collaborate directly with his teachers. It is clear that the team works together with the shared goal of helping each child succeed. Even though we are still at the beginning of our journey with ACCESS, we already feel encouraged by the progress Bradley is making and the support we have received as a family. Thanks to results revealed through the AERC, we are confident that ACCESS is the right place for him to continue to grow and reach his full potential. 9

The Fabric of Care | Mental Health Support for Children & Adolescents Many times, children or adolescents struggle with mental health and behavioral issues for a variety of reasons, from coping with a disability to traumatizing events, school-related anxiety, and more. At ACCESS, our team of mental health professionals help clients, along with their families, identify and resolve these issues through appropriate, evidence-based mental health therapy models.

Strategies & Interventions

4,567 mental health sessions 163 clients treated 30 different diagnoses Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)

Top 10 diagnoses treated:

Adjustment Disorder (with mixed disturbance of emotions/conduct)

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Unspecified Disruptive Impulse Control and Conduct D/O

Unspecified Anxiety Disorder

ADHD (predominantly inattentive presentation)

Generalized Anxiety Disorder

ADHD (combined presentation)

ADHD (unspecified type)

Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder

Unspecified Depressive Disorder

*Top diagnoses treated through mental health services during 2024-2025 fiscal year.

Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR)

Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)

Sand Tray Therapy

Play Therapy

Meet Charlotte Alexander, LMSW

IMPACT REPORT 2025

“I was drawn to work at ACCESS because of the unique population the organization serves. During graduate school, I completed specialized training in providing mental health services for clients with disabilities. This training taught me to utilize interdisciplinary and collaborative approaches to client care – values that are highly prioritized at ACCESS.

I believe that working alongside other therapists from different disciplines is essential to helping children succeed and reach their fullest potential. As a mental health therapist, I strive to provide child-centered, strengths-based, and affirming therapy interventions that help each child build on their strengths to navigate challenges. I am especially passionate about providing Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) for children ages two through six. PCIT is a powerful, evidence-based model that empowers caregivers with practical tools that are used to strengthen their attachment with their child while supporting both emotional and behavioral growth. It is a privilege to work alongside families in their mental health journey, and I am committed to providing a safe, affirming, and inclusive space for each child I serve.”

Finding His Voice | Vuki’s Journey with ACCESS “Vuki’s journey began with speech and occupational therapy at ACCESS. Those early days were challenging, but the support from ACCESS helped us better guide him at home. He went from being completely mute to being a talkative, curious little boy. Later, when communication and behavior at home became difficult, ACCESS once again stepped in to help with mental health services. Through their family therapy program, we received guidance, resources, and exercises to use at home. It took time and effort, but we gradually saw major improvements. Even on tough days, the therapists and teachers were always there with support and advice. Vuki began enjoying the sessions, and we watched his confidence grow. Today, Vuki is thriving, and our family is stronger and more connected. We still use the tools and strategies we learned from ACCESS Mental Health Professionals everyday.” Aleksandra Angeles, ACCESS Parent 11

Threads of Growth | Unlocking Potential Through Therapy ACCESS’s dynamic team of therapists treated a total of

82,075 hours. Occupational Therapy

374

Physical Therapy

256

Speech Therapy

368

clients served

2,919

1,541

1,997

individual goals met

7.80

6.02

5.43

goals met per client

*Includes all therapy hours and clients treated in the 2024-2025 fiscal year. Clients and goals associated with feeding therapy are included in occupational and speech therapy numbers. 12

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Helping Pyper Shine “Pyper was diagnosed with a genetic disorder in 2021 that has delayed her development, but the therapists at ACCESS have helped her grow and thrive. Through occupational therapy, she has learned to actively play with others, especially her brother, as well as do small independent things like take off her shoes, pick out her clothes, and communicate much more effectively. Her bubbly personality is infectious and has been nurtured by all her therapists, nurses, and teachers. As a single mom, the support I have received from ACCESS has been priceless, and I will forever be grateful for our ACCESS family!” Jessica Cogburn, ACCESS Parent

Building Aurora’s Confidence “Aurora has made remarkable progress in her coordination and flexibility throughout her physical therapy sessions. What we didn’t anticipate, however, was the boost in her confidence and the impact therapy has had on her overall emotional growth. Renee and Angela have truly been bright spots in her days, engaging her with activities and training that kept her motivated and excited to participate. Their support and encouragement made therapy something she looked forward to. Choosing this program has been one of the best decisions we’ve made, and we are excited to see her continue to thrive.” Karen Akana, ACCESS Parent

Growing Presley’s Independence “Since coming to ACCESS, the amount of growth I’ve seen in Presley, both academically and personally, has been incredible. She’s gained so much confidence in communicating with others and expressing how she feels, and she’s become more independent, taking the initiative to complete tasks at home on her own. What stands out most to me is her therapist’s genuine care and dedication to helping Presley succeed. Thanks to their support, Presley is consistently meeting her goals, and I’m forever grateful for everyone who pours into her each day.” Stacy Chun, ACCESS Parent 13

Early Foundations for Lifelong Learning | ACCESS Early Childhood Within the first month, we started seeing changes. She was responding more, joining in, and even started asking questions! If you’ve waited and waited for your child to say “why?” or “what’s that?” you know what a big deal that is. By pre-k 4, she was reading and writing ahead of age and helping other kids with their books. Today, in first grade, she’s reading at a third-grade level. But more than anything, she’s confident, she leads, and she believes in herself.

Where Curriculum & Care Intertwine | Christian & Juliet’s Woven Path By Janet and Jon Teague, ACCESS Parents We first noticed something was off when Christian was around two years old. We were at a play date during COVID, and all the other kids were talking circles around her. It hit us hard. We were scared that she was falling behind and that we didn’t know how to help. Not long after, she was officially diagnosed with a severe speech delay, which only confirmed our fears. A friend of ours told us to look into the ACCESS Early Childhood program, so we did. That decision changed everything.

What stood out right away was that ACCESS wasn’t just a place for therapy, it was school. Real school. The kind with circle time, literacy lessons, music, and play centers — but every bit of it intentionally designed to build language and confidence. Christian still had speech therapy, but her therapists weren’t off in a separate corner. They were part of her education team, working hand-in-hand with her teachers so she was receiving support all day long, not just in isolated sessions. 14

When a spot became available for our younger daughter Juliet to join Christian at ACCESS Early Childhood, we jumped at the opportunity. Juliet started much younger than Christian did, so she was exposed to that same language-rich classroom environment from the very beginning. She didn’t need the same therapy and intervention Christian did, but her time at ACCESS made a huge impact on her social skills, confidence, and how she connects with others. To this day, she still talks about her friends and teachers from ACCESS like they’re family. We tell people all the time that it’s the best decision you can make for your child. The full immersion of support, the commitment of the staff, the way every single person there loves your child like their own is irreplaceable.

“The experience we had with ACCESS is one we wish every child could have.”

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66% of ACCESS Early Childhood

graduates transition to regular education Kindergarten programs without the need of ongoing support. *Early Childhood graduates from 2023-2025 fiscal years.

224 clients served

*during the 2024-2025 fiscal year.

Top 5 Diagnoses

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Down Syndrome

Apraxia

Speech/Language Delay

Other Developmental Delay

*Early childhood clients served in the 2024 –2025 fiscal year

Extending Literacy Beyond the Classroom At ACCESS, learning goes beyond the classroom. In the Lynn O’Connor Library, stories spark imagination and build comprehension, while the Discovery Gardens offer nature-based therapy that supports self-regulation, motor skills, and curiosity.

Together, these spaces nurture a love of learning in every child.

Watercolor sketch of the ACCESS Discovery Gardens By Lori Roberts

Weaving Confidence | Empowering Students at ACCESS Academy

187 students served at ACCESS Academy Diagnoses Served Mild intellectual disabilities Cerebral palsy, unspecified

Unspecified neurodevelopmental disorder

Moderate Intellectual Disability

8 Down syndrome, unspecified

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9 9

Specific Learning Disabilities

Delayed milestone in childhood

13 16

Autism Spectrum Disorder

32 Other

*Primary diagnoses with five or less instances

*Includes students enrolled in the ACCESS Academy program during the 2024–2025 academic year. Diagnoses represent those served through ACCESS Academy therapy services and only includes primary diagnosis.

Did you know...

68%

of ACCESS Academy students depend on financial aid to receive the education services they need to build brighter futures.

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Chloe’s Story | Thriving at ACCESS Academy By Domonique & Corey Freeman, ACCESS Parents Chloe’s journey with ACCESS began at just 18 months old when she started therapy soon after receiving her autism diagnosis. By age three and a half, she was enrolled full-time in the ACCESS Early Childhood program, and her progress was undeniable. One of Domonique’s earliest hopes was simple–for Chloe to call her “Mommy.” The day Chloe looked up at her after school pickup and said, “Hi Mommy,” was a moment of pure joy and a sign of the incredible growth to come. From that point on, Chloe continued to flourish, finding her voice, building friendships, and learning to navigate the world around her. When it came time for school, the Freemans chose ACCESS Academy to begin Chloe’s educational journey. Her first year was a success, with steady progress that gave her parents the confidence to try their hometown public school in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. The hope was that eliminating the long commute might make life easier, but it quickly became clear that the traditional classroom was not meeting Chloe’s unique learning needs. She began to decline, and her parents worried she might fall through the cracks. That realization brought them back to ACCESS Academy, where Chloe was welcomed with open arms. Though the family still makes the daily 50-minute drive from Pine Bluff, they say the difference is worth every mile. ACCESS Academy’s unique approach, blending specialized teaching methods, therapeutic support, and a nurturing team environment, has given Chloe the tools to thrive both academically and in daily life. Now nine years old, Chloe is bright, talkative, and independent. She has mastered reading and writing skills, math basics, and essential life skills such as brushing her teeth, dressing herself, tying her shoes, cleaning her room, and even riding her bike. Most importantly, she is happy, confident, and full of potential. “Because of ACCESS, Chloe has grown in so many ways,” Domonique shared. “I love how teachers and therapists collaborate to meet her specific needs. Their teamwork has given me confidence in her future. We are so thankful for the continuous support and dedication of the ACCESS team, our experience has been unmatched.”

“We are so thankful for the continuous support and dedication of the ACCESS team. Our experience has truly been unmatched.” 17

Threads of Opportunity | Vocational Services Preparing Students for Lifelong Success

By Erin Walker, ACCESS Academy Upper 4 Lead Teacher & VIP Program Coordinator At ACCESS Academy, vocational training starts early. For Upper School students (ages 13 and up), learning goes beyond academics. It’s about building independence and lifelong success.

“The more exposure students have to functional living and job skills, the more confident they become,” says Erin Walker, Upper School Teacher and Vocation Innovation Project (VIP) Coordinator. “These early experiences lay the groundwork for success in the workforce and community.” Across campus, students manage the School Store, stock ACCESS Spirit Store apparel, work in work in the ACCESS horticulture program and assist with Buildings & Grounds, developing transferable skills for future employment. The Career and Technical Education curriculum combines practical lessons in cooking, nutrition, and money management with job applications, interviewing, communication, and customer service, all reinforced through hands-on experience. Collaboration is key. Occupational Therapist Maeve Shaddock and Speech Therapist Emily Smith support therapy goals while students operate the School Store, building money management and social skills. Through the Vocational Innovation Project (VIP), a partnership with Arkansas Rehabilitation Services, students gain off-campus experience with local businesses like Taziki’s, The Burgundy Hotel, Professor Bowl, and Table 28. “Our students have so much to offer,” Erin says. “Vocational training lets them discover that potential—learning to earn, manage money, and contribute with purpose and pride.” 18

VIP Impact by the Numbers

25 students 7 locations 2,016.5 hours worked

in industries such as restaurant, retail, hospitality, education, and buildings & grounds. *In the 2024–2025 fiscal year

“Evidence shows that students with disabilities who participate in work-based learning experiences during high school are more likely to obtain competitive employment after graduation, suggesting that early exposure to real work settings is a critical predictor of post-school success.” Source: Carter, E.W., Austin, D., & Trainor, A.A., 2012 — cited within Pre-employment transition services for students with disabilities (PMC8081404))

Threads of Belonging | Building Community Through ACCESS Life

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Mariam’s Story | Growing in Confidence, Purpose, & Community By Tariq and Tiba Fahmi, ACCESS Parents Two years before Mariam graduated high school, her parents, Tariq and Tiba, began searching for the right next step — one that would nurture her gifts and prepare her for adulthood. After exploring several programs, they found ACCESS Life and knew it was the perfect fit.

“ACCESS Life met everything Mariam needed to be engaged in the community,” they shared. “It checked all the boxes for helping her grow in independence.” Since joining, Mariam’s confidence and communication have blossomed. “She greets everyone each morning with a big smile,” said instructor Greg Hoogkamp. “She’s so much more vocal and sure of herself now.” Her instructors have watched her become more independent, socially engaged, and self-assured. “She loves ACCESS Life and wants to work in a grocery store one day,” said instructor Brittany Fuhrmann. Outside the classroom, Mariam shines in Special Olympics sports, embracing competition with pride. “The program has helped Mariam build confidence and independence,” her parents shared. “She’s becoming a capable, confident member of her community.” With every smile and laugh, Mariam shows just how far she’s come.

clients in ACCESS Life *in the 2024–2025 fiscal year.

Our Three Focuses: Explore, Navigate, Connect Explore is designed to assist young adults who have goals of living independently and working in the community. Navigate is for individuals actively preparing for independent living/ entering the workforce. Connect offers a supportive and enriching environment for individuals not yet ready for independent living or work. 19

Pathways to Independence | Project SEARCH® Arkansas: ACCESS Initiative By the Numbers

57 clients served 87% of graduates found employment

8 locations across Arkansas *Includes graduates from the 2023-2024 program year

Project SEARCH Arkansas Locations Arkansas Children’s Northwest (ACNW)

Mercy Fort Smith Hospital

CHI St. Vincent’s

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Arkansas Children’s Hospital (ACH)

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB)

St. Bernard’s Medical Center

Ouachita County Medical Center (OCMC)

Looking for a new way to give back? The Project SEARCH Arkansas: ACCESS Initiative program is growing its Business Advisory Council (BAC), and we’re seeking passionate professionals and community leaders from across the state! Scan this code for more information.

Sarah’s Story | Weaving My Own Path By Sarah Tuberville, Project SEARCH Graduate I was introduced to the Project SEARCH program by a friend who went to high school with me. After a few years of job

searching, I decided to give this program a try, which turned out to be the best decision I have ever made.

I worked with some wonderful people who gave me boundless amounts of patience and encouraged me to challenge myself with tasks that were way out of my comfort zone, such as making small talk with other people, taking leadership roles in group activities, and getting my driver’s permit! Facing these challenges allowed me to find my confidence. My social skills have improved tremendously, and I’m on my way to completing another rite of passage toward independence for myself. Throughout the program year, I’ve learned valuable lessons in both the classroom and in all three of my internships. In the classroom, I’ve learned about the importance of communication, teamwork, kindness, and self-reliance through fun, educational games with my fellow interns. We also completed a series of certification courses to gain more qualifications in Workforce Professional Customer Services, ServSafe, OSHA, and Driver’s Education.

APPLY TODAY! Applications are now open for 2026–2027 program year. Scan the QR code below to view the application.

I began my rotations in the Human Resources Department at Quality Services where I learned skills such as data entry, customer service, social etiquette, and emotional intelligence. My second rotation at an OB/GYN clinic involved answering phones, greeting patients, and screening their temperatures before they came inside the office during the COVID-19 pandemic. During my third rotation, I became certified to test for COVID-19 for the employees in the Quality Service Department, which landed me my first job in the Nutritional Services Department where I currently work now! My advice to future interns is simple: never stop believing in yourself. You are the only one who can define your limits. I was told I’d never learn to read or live independently—but I refused to let those words shape my future. If you stay focused on your dreams and keep pushing forward, you’ll be amazed at what you can achieve.

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Interwoven Support | CES Medicaid Waiver Services Nolan’s Story | Learning to Live & Lead with Confidence By Holley Mott, ACCESS Parent Our family first learned about Waiver services at ACCESS Life as Nolan (NJ) prepared to graduate from the Arkansas School for the Deaf and Blind—a major turning point for him and for us. We knew NJ needed a place to build independence, practice life skills, and form friendships beyond school. When we toured ACCESS, NJ immediately knew it was where he wanted to be. His confidence gave us peace of mind, knowing this was the right environment for him to thrive.

Through the Waiver program, NJ receives physical, occupational, and speech therapy all in one place, seamlessly integrated into his day. This consistency has been a tremendous benefit, helping him make progress while easing our family’s routine. ACCESS has also been a gift socially and educationally. NJ has made lasting friendships and discovered new interests, especially in nutrition and health. He now reads food labels, encourages healthier choices, and proudly holds himself accountable. NJ also has a growing passion for giving back. Volunteering at the Arkansas Food Bank has given him purpose, pride, and a sense of belonging. At home, we see the same spirit of responsibility and generosity. ACCESS and its Waiver services have truly been life-changing for NJ and for our family. They’ve given him a safe, supportive place to keep learning, growing, and exploring his place in the world with confidence. 22

By the Numbers

169 clients 235 employees *During the 2024-2025 fiscal year.

Top 5 Ways

the CES Medicaid Waiver program helps clients thrive in their communities: Supportive Living Services

Supportive Employment

Non-Medical Transportation Environmental Modifications and Adaptive Equipment Crisis Intervention and Consultations Services

The Fabric of Success | Life After ACCESS

IMPACT REPORT 2025

Weaving Confidence and Resilience By Payne Hill, ACCESS Alumni When I was three years old, I was diagnosed with multiple developmental delays caused by recurrent double ear infections, which placed me six months behind my peers. Diagnosed with Chronic Otitis Media (COM), these infections impaired my language development and balance, causing me to lag behind other children my age. My parents enrolled me at ACCESS Early Childhood where I participated in 60-minute weekly sessions of physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy to enhance my balance and support my language development. My memories of ACCESS remain vivid and cherished. I remember riding a bike through the hallways, playing on the playground, and exploring the shiny new desktop computers. Thanks to the staff’s ability to foster a fun and engaging atmosphere, ACCESS was an ideal place for a young child. In addition to my early developmental challenges, I was later diagnosed with dyslexia, a learning disability that has presented challenges throughout my academic and adult life. The team at ACCESS helped me find a local tutor trained in the Orton-Gillingham (OG) method

so I could continue my progress after I graduated from the Early Childhood program. From elementary through high school, I worked with my tutor who played a pivotal role in supplementing my education and nurturing my overall learning.

ACCESS equipped me with the confidence I needed to approach school and embrace my learning differences. My parents often reminded me that I wasn’t any less intelligent for finishing a test last, it simply meant I was neurodivergent. The skills I gained at ACCESS, combined with my family’s encouragement, fueled my love for learning and resilience in tackling challenging assignments. Coming to terms with being neurodivergent has been a significant journey. I’ve learned to recognize my weaknesses and develop strategies to overcome them. I am immensely grateful to my parents and ACCESS for their early support. Though my time at ACCESS lasted only a year or two, it was instrumental in shaping who I am today. I graduated from Catholic High School in 2018 and from Sewanee: The University of the South in 2022, where I played on the NCAA Division III golf team. Today, I live in Washington, D.C., and work at FTI Consulting. 23

Woven With Joy | Celebrating Community 23rd Annual Stephens Inc. ACCESS Cup May 12, 2025 | Chenal Country Club The 23rd Annual Stephens Inc. ACCESS Cup, held May 12, 2025, at Chenal Country Club, was a huge success, raising more than $128,000 for the ACCESS mission! Led by chairman Quinten Whiteside and the 2025 ACCESS Cup Committee, the event brought together over 150 players for a fun-filled day on the greens.

Mark Your Calendars! 24th Annual ACCESS Cup

May 11, 2026 Scan this code to register today!

“ACCESS serves individuals with special needs from birth through adulthood, offering education, therapy, vocational training, and more. ACCESS Cup plays a vital role in helping expand these life-changing services. We hope you’ll join us again next May for a day full of golf, fun, and purpose, supporting a mission that gives so much to our community.” Quinten Whiteside, ACCESS Cup Committee Chairman

18th Annual Bingo Bash Presented by

July 17, 2025 | The Hall The 18th Annual Bingo Bash, presented by Byrider, was a night to remember! Held on July 17, 2025 at The Hall, the sold-out event hosted by the ACCESS in Action Committee raised more than $101,000 in support of the ACCESS mission. Over 415 guests enjoyed high-energy bingo, delicious food, exciting raffles, and a night of fun!

“Bingo Bash gives the community an opportunity to support an organization that pours into its students not only through education, vocational training, therapy and otherwise, but also by fostering inclusion and championing each and every student, ensuring that they have the tools, resources, and support to thrive not just while at ACCESS, but for all the years to come!” Nicole Soulsby, ACCESS in Action Co-Chairman

IMPACT REPORT 2025

26th Annual Starry Starry Night:

ACCESS In Bloom Presented by

November 9, 2024 | Temple B’Nai Israel

Mark Your Calendars! 19th Annual Bingo Bash

July 16, 2026 Stay tuned for more information!

ACCESS also launched a new campaign to raise funds for an inclusive playground and leisure spaces at ACCESS Academy. Thanks to a matching gift from inVeritas, every donation up to $5,000 is being doubled, and with Miss Arkansas 2025 Kennedy Holland joining us to share her platform Compassion Legacy: Accessible Playgrounds Across America, plus a $1,500 donation from Compassion Legacy, we’re well on our way!

ACCESS hosted over 250 guests for a memorable, mission-driven experience. Guests enjoyed cocktail hour, silent auction, dinner, live auction, live music, and a meaningful program. Together, we raised over $350,000 at Starry Starry Night! This remarkable achievement helped ACCESS continue to bloom and make an impact for the children and young adults we served. Thank you to our many sponsors and supporters for celebrating with us!

The Fabric of Fun | All Things ACCESS Gators The 5th Annual ACCESS Gator Dash Students and young adults from both the Stella Boyle Smith Early Childhood Campus and the ACCESS Academy & Young Adult Campus came together to make the 5th Annual Gator Dash unforgettable! From coast to coast and across borders, students recieved donations from 31 states and 2 countries. Thanks to our community’s energy, enthusiasm, and support, we raised $40,000 for the mission of ACCESS!

The 5th Annual ACCESS Gator Gras The 5th Annual ACCESS Gator Gras celebration was a blast! Over 400 ACCESS families, alumni, and supporters gathered to kick off the new school year and celebrate ACCESS’s 30th Anniversary. Everyone enjoyed games, bounce houses, music, tasty food trucks, and the Gator Gras parade.

Stitching Together Change | The Power of Volunteers

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More than 200 volunteers gave more than 1,900 hours of service! Because of the community of support that has championed our mission though the years, ACCESS is able to make a difference for families across the state. It takes a village and an embracing community to be able to provide intervention services to those who need them each and every day. Our volunteers bring their giving spirit and passion throughout the year to help deliver our mission.

Individuals and school groups Several school groups volunteer in our classrooms by getting involved with our curriculum, assisting teachers, and spending time with our students. “I saw firsthand how much the therapists and staff care for the children, and the long-lasting impact they have on their families. Volunteering at ACCESS has helped me realize that I want to continue to help people in any way I can.” Jeanette Albright, ACCESS Volunteer

Event Committees Corporate & Community Groups Corporate groups pay it forward by giving their time to make improvements to our grounds and buildings. Countless local businesses support our teams to show appreciation for their dedication to our mission.

Each of ACCESS’s fundraising events is led by exceptional volunteer committees who organize, plan, and execute unique events that raise awareness and support for our mission.

Thank You to Our Village of Volunteers! And countless individuals who dedicated their time to serve our mission. ACCESS Board of Directors ACCESS Parents ACCESS Event Committees Central Arkansas Sweethearts Fellowship Bible Church: Midtown HoganTaylor Little Rock Christian Academy J-Term Mount St. Mary Junior Service Learning Program Mount St. Mary Mercy Day United States Tennis Association (USTA) Arkansas

Interested in serving on one of our dynamic event committees or want to volunteer with ACCESS? Visit accessgroupinc.org/volunteer for more information or email volunteers@accessgroupinc.org.

Threads of Giving | Your Generosity Builds Futures The generosity of our community lights the path forward for ACCESS. Every hour volunteered, every donation made, and every act of kindness fuels our mission by empowering students, clients, and families to grow, achieve, and shine brighter than ever before.

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

Sponsor

Sponsor one of our annual ACCESS events.

Serve

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

Advocate

Help us spread the word about our mission.

Leave a Legacy

Ensure that ACCESS can continue building brighter futures for individuals with unique needs for years to come. Join the ACCESS Legacy circle by including ACCESS in your will, trust, or other planned gifts.

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A Legacy of Possibility | Why ACCESS Will Always Be Part of Our Family Story By Olivia Ramsey, ACCESS Board of Director & Former Parent ACCESS began in 1994 when I was seven years old. Growing up, I often heard my parents share how ACCESS changed the lives of many friends whose children struggled in traditional schools. My parents made their first gift to ACCESS in 2003 and have continued giving each year, confident in the mission and the life-changing work being done. Their connection deepened when my son began outpatient therapy in 2018. From the start, I was amazed by the therapists’ skills and care. We saw quick improvements in our son’s speech and feeding, and the kindness of everyone at ACCESS made a difficult journey feel manageable. In 2019, after my son began therapy, I was invited to join the ACCESS Board of Directors—an opportunity I gladly accepted. Our son “graduated” from therapy in 2020, but my involvement continued. To better understand the student experience, I began volunteering in an early childhood classroom in 2019 and again in 2024. Nothing compares to being in an ACCESS classroom: joyful children, patient teachers, and seamless collaboration with therapists. I especially enjoy witnessing music time with Mrs. Julie, therapy gym sessions, and planting seeds in the garden with Ms. Lo.

ACCESS’s commitment to each child and family never ceases to inspire me. Every child is known, supported, and celebrated. That’s why my family will always be proud to champion ACCESS, a true gift to our community.

Threads of Impact | Your Investments at Work Because of the support provided by our community, ACCESS is able to impact countless individuals year after year through a variety of programs. Here is a snapshot of how your investments made a difference during the 2024-2025 fiscal year:

Sources of Revenue Programs and Tuition

52%

Therapy and Evaluations

43%

Fundraising and Donations

During the 2024-2025 fiscal year, ACCESS operated on a

$23,354,135

Where Your Investments Make an Impact

83%

Compensation and Benefits

10%

General and Administrative

Programs and Campus Support

annual budget in order to serve its mission through evaluations, therapy, education, vocational training, community integration, and mental health services.

Threads of Tomorrow | Strategic Vision for the Future

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At ACCESS, our mission to expand individual potential is only possible because of your belief in what’s possible. As we grow and evolve, your continued support fuels a strategic vision that ensures every individual we serve has the opportunity to thrive. Our efforts are centered around five key focus areas:

Delivering Excellence in Every Program We’re investing in what matters most—our people and our programs. Through focused staff development, personalized approaches, and evidence-based practices, we’re ensuring meaningful outcomes for every child, adolescent, and young adult we serve.

Strengthening Operations and Facilities

Smarter, More Efficient Operations Through Technology

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To support growth, we’re enhancing internal systems and investing in safe, functional, and welcoming spaces where clients and staff can thrive.

Upgraded systems, improved communication tools, and streamlined data collection are helping us work smarter and serve families with greater transparency and responsiveness.

Securing the Future Through Sustainable Funding Your generosity built the foundation. We’re strengthening it through diversified funding, expanded partnerships, and resource planning that fuels current services and future innovation.

Deepening Community Connections Relationships drive change. We’re expanding our presence through outreach, storytelling, and fundraising—inviting more partners to help build inclusive, empowered communities. Your investment powers every step forward and helps ACCESS grow with purpose, heart, and a lasting impact. 31

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, 2024, and June 30, 2025. 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.

Benefactors Anonymous The George R. O’Connor Fund Lynn and George O’Connor Patrons The Ryan S. O’Connor Fund J. Norman Young Leaders Bank OZK Judy W. Fletcher Family Foundation Stephens Inc. Steuri Family Endowment Partners Jan and Larry Alman William H. Bowen Family Foundation Byrider Libby and Scott Davis George H. Dunklin Jr. Charitable Foundation Eliza and Alec Gaines Julia and Randy Garcia Dana Hendrix Lindsey and Drew Holbert Jeanne and Harold Joyner The Walt & Lee Keenihan Foundation Marilu and Jeronimo Lopez Jayne and Walter Morris Charitable Fund Rachael and Dan Oberste Olivia and Joe Ramsey Mary Olive and John Stephens Tempus Realty Partners

Anchors Heather and Scott Allmendinger Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Patti Bailey Lorrie Carucci Chenal Properties Terri and Chuck Erwin Kathryn and William Griffin Marci Hall The Hussman Foundation inVeritas Ashley and Kurt Knickrehm OrthoArkansas Julie and Lynn Marshall Kimberly and Russ McDonough Rebsamen Fund Kimberly and Kirk Reynolds Jordan and Noah Rhodes Simmons Bank Stella Boyle Smith Trust, Catherine and Michael Mayton, Trustees Katherine Ann Trotter United States Steel Corporation Uniti Group Inc. Vogel Schwartz Foundation Lindsey and Justin White Connie and George Wilkerson Diamond ACDI Sharon Bailey Bank of America Sarah and Samuel Baxter Sarah and Philip Bemberg Buffalo Builders LLC

Ann and Hollis Carter Central Arkansas LASIK Sarah Beth and Fred Davis Delta Dental Empower Healthcare Solutions Friday Eldredge & Clark, LLP Gray Realty Karen and Clifford Haggard Lori and Trevor Holbert Beverly and Michael Israel Janet and Scott Korenblatt Virginia and Baker Kurrus Dani and Gus Leeper Christopher and Keith McDaniel Meadors Adams & Lee, Inc. Natural Gear P4 Realty Group LLC Potbelly Sandwich Shop Carolyn Prickett Julie and Lynn Marshall Sage Partners Lana and Matt Summitt Ashley and Joe Stuckey Gina and Philip Tappan Janet and Jon Teague Ruth Whitney and Harrison Hickman Tammy Simmons Williams and Rick Williams Platinum AAA Business Systems ACE Glass Airbronze Sunless Studio Anonymous Anthony Timberlands, Inc. Chip and Lorie Baker Bank of Oklahoma

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C. Lowry and Tanya Barnes Peyton and Chase Barnes Sarah and Clint Boone Allison and Cesar Caballero Shalene Caple Suzanne and Walt Carter Sydney and Gene Clifford Colliers International Jamie and Will Collins Kenneth Connally Joseph Courtright Crow-Burlingame Foundation Amy and John Daniel Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas Susan Emmett and William Steinbach Evo Business Environments Gill Ragon Owen P.A. Grapevine Giving Foundation Courtney and Scott Greene Sharon and Marc Gunter Gutierrez Wealth Advisory David and Callie Gutierrez Andrea and Jay Heflin Melissa and David Hoffmans Sindy Hollis Christy and Brian Hutchins Jeanne and Oskar Johansson Beth and Don Johnson Jessica Johnston-Myers and Ken Myers Cheryl and Jeff Jones Kroger Danna and Andrew Kurrus Law Offices of Miller & Mallett Billie and Michael Lax Lester McKinley Family Foundation Krysten and Mark Levin

Leah and Gardner Lile Maverick Capital Foundation Maverick Transportation Erin and Hugh McConnell McGriff Insurance Services Liane and Alan Meadors Mary and Mark Millsap Moore Food Systems, Inc. Madeline and Matthew Moore Nabholz Construction Drew Outlaw Painted Tree - West Little Rock Patricia and Andre Paixao Whitney and Daniel Parfitt Janet and Michael Parkey Jill and Edward Penick Pettus Office Products Grace and Vijay Raja Beth and Ted Rice Rose Law Firm Soraya and Lee Rudofsky Amy Scott Karen Sherman Allie and Matthew Smith Monika Garner-Smith and Roger Smith SourceOne Spark Good Justin and Laurie Spencer Katie and Miles Stephens Sterling Seacrest Pritchard Cheri Stevenson Libby and Lee Thalheimer The 1836 Club The Robert C. & Anne A. Hickman Foundation Melissa Thomas Janna and Matthew Toland USAble Life Carolyn Vincent

Kellie and Michael Wilhite Wright Lindsey & Jennings LLP Gold Anonymous Shelly Baldwin Arden and William Baxter Jamie and J.R. Bizzell Brenda Blankenship Anastasia and Jeremy Blaylock Charlotte and Curtis Bradbury Brown Rogers and Company PA Granville Burruss and Donna Via Mollie and John Campbell Shalene Caple Derek Cisne CJRW Martha and Ronald Clark Leslie and Gary Collins Marcelle Connick Barbara and Greg Day Amanda and Tim Driedric Julianne and Allen Dobson Kathy Dorsey Walter Ebel, III FCA Certified Public Accountants Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Jackye and Curtis Finch Brittany and Ryan Franklin Glass Erectors Stacy and Jack Grobmyer Cathy and Russ Holmes Tori and Drake Horton Tammy Jones Jessie and Brendan Mason Lori and Glenn Millner Sue and David Mosely

OneAmerica The Parkey Family Alicia Pattillo Cherylon Reid Jennifer and Reid Robinson Bonnie and John Rowland Rebekah and Dustin Seljan Ginna Simpson The Tanner/Chamblee Fund Mary Thomason Transitions Wealth Management of Arkansas, LLC Jenny Tucker Cappy and Charles Whiteside III Mary and Mark Williamson John Wimberly Silver Charlie and Kimberly Aitkens Anonymous Arkansas Farm Bureau Foundation Kate and Jess Askew Katherine and William Axsom Deborah and Garran Barker Marsha Billingsley Shannon and Kyle Carpenter Amanda and Andrew Carroll Janet and Clay Carson Lana Chaffin Meagan and Zack Clark Sheffield and Ben Coulter George Cress Marshall Dahneke Peggy and Haskell Dickinson Sandra Eldridge Becky and Jackson Farrow Laura and Milton Fine

Tiffany and William Gentry Shelley Gentry and William Brooks Nancy Gilliam Kevin Hamilton Gerald Hammons John Hanson David and Brixey Hendrix, Jr. Asa Henry Sarah Henry Courtney and Kevin Herrington Emily and Matthew Holmes Carly and Jeff Hood Randy Horras Grace and Andy Johnston Andrew Kahn Nancy and Andrew Kumpuris Ann and Mark Langston Gwen and Michael Leger Joseph Lemaire Matthew and Carrie Miller Paula Morgan Emily and Jason Nadeau Ruth and Michael Parker Reese and Evan Partin Charlie and Beth Porter Ted and Elizabeth Rice Jenny and Nathan School Baxter Sharp June and David Simpson Aaliyah Smith Andrea Smith Rita and Gary Speas Suzanne and Chuck Stofer Marcia and Ben Thompson Caitlin and William Wellborn Teresa and Richard Wright 33

In Gratitude (cont.) Bronze Anonymous Karen Akana and Robert Syrstad Valerie and Richard Angel Leta Anglin Arkansas Farm Bureau Foundation Abigail and Tyler Arnold Amy and Wes Baden Ben Barr Donna and Joe Bates Diane Baxter Lara Beard Ben and Shelly Beck Chris and Acker Bell

Joyvin Benton and Reushon Eldridge Patricia Blass Susan Bowman Meghan Bretz Kate and Aaron Brown Kami and Neil Bruender Tracy Bull Fred and Joyce Burkhead Daniels Bynum Earletta Calhoun Bonnie and Roger Carrillo Janet and Clay Carson Paige and Ian Cawich Sasha and Zachary Cerrato Kayce Chaney

Pam and Edwin Clark Janis and Louie Cockmon Linda Cranford Jay and Mary Ann Critz Bruce Cross and Mike McCrary Andrew and Jennifer Dartez Emily and John Davis George Davis Kelly and George Davis Sarah and Ross Davis Karen and Michael Dettmer Jessica Donahue Amber and Bradley Doom Laura and Mark Doramus Sabine and Ruskin Falls Scott Freyaldenhoven Marjorie Fruscione Jackson Gammill Leslie and Zach Gray Wendy Haley Cynthia and Kendall Harris Fred and Helen Harrison Brenda Hartness Susan Hays Amber and Kyle Hendrickson Susan and Christopher Hill HoganTaylor LLP Ashley and Jon Honeywell Dawn and Otis Howe Margaret and Richard Jacobs Kenna and Blake James Josephine Jerak Alice and Philip Jones Kathleen and Steve Jonsson Frankie Kemp Andrew and Sarah King Caroline Lasiter Nikki and Larry Lawson Gail and Mike Markum

Terri and Ronald Martin Maumelle Womens Golf Association Marie McCrary Kathy McFarland Holly Meadows Kelli and Mason Miller Kortney Mims Jen and Martin Moix Laura Nick Kricia and Jon Palmer Adrianne and Josh Parkey Bailey Parks Reese and Evan Partin Diana and Kenneth Pearson Tracy and David Perry Karen and Richard Phelps Ashley and Zachary Pultro Terry Quinn Joycelin Randle Majorie Rogers Connie Scherz Merry Sikorski Doug Smith Connie and David Tanner Andrew Terrell Rebecca Thomas Elizabeth and Van Tilbury Janie and Benny Tucker Megan Wells Ruth and Bob Wells Lucy and Quinten Whiteside Karmen and James Williams Joan Williams Mary and Charles Winters Brandy and Bubba Wood Radhika Wood Robert Woodruff Teresa and Richard Wright

In-Kind Donations ACE Liquor Airbronze Allison Maxwell Photography AlphaLit Little Rock Arkansas Symphony Orchestra Arkansas Travelers Argenta Community Theater Austin Bros. Tire Service B. Barnett B. Viz Designs Ballet Arkansas Barbara Jean The Baxter Family Bella Boutique Belle & Blush Blue Cake Company Bo Dottley Boulevard Bread Co. Box Turtle Bray Gormet Breck Speed Buffalo Builders Burges Camp Bow Wow Cantina Laredo Certified Pies Chenal Country Club Chris Simon Claudia and Heartsill Ragon Core Concepts Daniel & Jones Orthodontics David’s Burgers Delta Dental Dempsey Bakery Dillard’s E.Leigh’s

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ECCO Shoes Eggshells El Sur Emily Cobb Faith Alexander Photography F.A.S.T. Solutions Fence World Inc. Fidel & Co Flyway Brewery Fresh ID Fringe Fulks Family Dentistry George’s Gene Lockwood’s Genesis Car Wash Gibson & Guthrie Dermatology Haley Smith Art Heike Talbert Hill Station Hillcrest Designer Jewelry Hjane Jewels Melissa and David Hoffmans Hollywood Feed Hum’s Hardware Increased Heights Gymnastics

inVeritas Irby Dance Studio JE Stover Jessica Humerick Jolly Bodies Jones & Son Diamond and Bridal Fine Jewelry Justin Hill Golf Academy KARK Kat Northcutt Kendra Scott Kid Champion Kris & Sams Lacey Duncan Photography Lacy Cain Art Lana’s Little Happy’s Lark & Jill Legacy Wine & Spirits Little Rock Athletic Club Little Rock Rangers Lyndsey Sullivan Photography Madison Mares Gail and Mike Markum Marshall Concept Mary & Bright

Mel & Logan Damon Mike Page Miller & Marsh Cosmetics Museum of Discovery Nexus Coffee Oaklawn Racing and Gaming O’Connor Distributing Ozark Outdoors Pinspiration Pleasant Valley Country Club Potbelly Sandwich Shop Pout Rachel Johnson Racquet Club Revive Lifestyle Medicine River City Gymnastics Rocktown Distillery Safety Before Skill Salon J’adore Sarah Jarvis Scallions Scarlet Sherry Bernie SkinStar Medspa SKN at Franks Dermatology Splash Carwash Steamroller Blues Sterling Market Stōko Studio 2121 Susy Rogers Taylor Howard Photography The Dotted B The Kinders The Pantry The Parkey Family The Rees Family The Salon & Spa at Studio 2121 The Social Type The Toasted Yolk

Tony Hopson Trio’s Tulips US Pizza Vivlio Photography White Water Tavern Wordsworth Books Wright Plastic Surgery Wrights Barbeque Yaya’s Dr. Suzanne Yee Yellow Rocket Concepts

Bill Lloyd Judy Fletcher East Tammy Simmons

Memorials

Gene Scott Valerie and Richard Angel Shelly and Ben Beck Marsha Billingsley Catherine and Antoni Bozynski Colliers Arkansas Bonnie and Roger Carrillo Gary Cooper Martha and Ronald Clark Sarah and Clint Davis Lynda and Jim Deer Cynthia and Kendall Harris Denise Hanson Brenda Hartness Susan Hays Hogan Taylor LLP Penni and Dick Jacobs Andrew Kahn Patricia and Jack Lassiter Billie and Michael Lax Joe Lemaire Sue and David Mosley Emily and Jason Nadeau Gregory Netland Diana and Kenneth Pearson Sue and Peter Powell Becca Ross

The following gifts were made in memory of the individuals listed in bold. Joe Blankenship Brenda Blankenship Kay Broussard Amy and Wes Baden Lara Beard Shalene Caple Krysten and Mark Levin Cathy and Michael Mayton Monika Garner-Smith and Roger Smith Erin, Todd, and Avery Wilhite Sybil Carroll Monika Garner-Smith and Roger Smith Juanita Carter Aaliyah Smith George Paul Dorsey Jr. The Parkey Family Friends of the Parkey and Dorsey Families

James Richard McCrary Mary Ann Jennings Jimmy Murphy Katherine Ann Trotter Peggy Rhodes Terri and Victor Baird Earletta Calhoun Mimi Rutherford Lisa Siger

In Gratitude (cont.) Gene Scott (continued) Merry Sikorski Isaac Smith Patricia and Joe Ed Smith Lana and Matt Summitt Connie and David Tanner Marcia and Ben Thompson Stacy and Matt Thompson Travel Nurse Across America Lana and Matt Summitt Darlene Smith Frank and Joy Wheeler Connie and George Wilkerson Jeff and Cathy Witter Suzanne Witter Radhika Wood Leah Shell Shannon and David Aston Donna Bates Mary Ann and Jay Critz Libby and Scott Davis Sabine and Ruskin Falls Majorie Fruscione Kathryn and Will Griffin Kenna and Blake James Kiwanis Club of Conway Jen and Martin Moix Ruth and Michael Parker Alicia Pattillo Elizabeth and Van Tilbury Roger “Ripp” Timm Jeanne and Edward Anson Kim Golden Lois and Dale Goodyear Camille Hall Nancy Sanders McConnell Dorothy Williams 36

Honorariums The following gifts were made in honor of individuals listed in bold who hold a special place in the hearts of our supporters, including donations of $50 or more to honor students who participated in the Gator Dash Fun Run. Aurora Akana Karen Akana Lily Grace Akins Kase Green DMJ Mabry Ashley and Zachary Pultro Diana Rocha Carol Rounsaville Aaron & Ari Allen Jennifer B. Hune Carter Sandra Baccus Selyna Buie Makeal Dukes Angela Newson Henry Boone Diana and Steve Boone Sarah and Clint Boone Susan and Bill Jackson Livi and Logan Martin Katie and Margot Pipkin Mary Jane and John Thane Wren and Reed Thane Sadie Bradley Sarah Bradley Taj Brooks Pamela Clay Anton Franklin Jocelin Fuller-Brooks

Connor Brown Jade Acosta Sierra Belcher Patricia Blevins Jessica Galaviz Lily Gamel Kim Holden Jessica and Larry Rivera Christine and Dean Seguin Teresa Stoneroad Lisa White Gavin Bruender Patrick Willyard Henry Bryan Caitlyn Bryan Norah Bunch Wayne Bunch Autumn Pride Caleb Bushey Leah Bushey Gigi and Pop Bushey Virginia Cooper Krysten and Mark Levin Mary Metrailer Anderson Calhoun Tina Davis Celeste Helms Theresa Kelley Aunt Lynnie Malleri and Brooks Calhoun Ambie Murphy Michelle Rhodes Annette and Myron Rhodes Lauren Skeen Lucy & Mae Carnes Kunjal Shroff Johnson

Ace Carpenter Shannon Carpenter Gary Carpenter Robbin Chapman Michele Findley Jayni Healy Breezy McCraw Joe Myrphy Becky Carter Ann and Hollis Carter Lily Clark Pam and Edwin Clark Meagan and Zack Clark Pyper Cogburn Jessica Cogburn Catherine Langley Stetson Colclough-Young Carlos Colclough Chec Colclough Sierra Colclough Sharon Colclough Shana Colclough-Young Tamara Colclough Reginald Dozier Charles Edmunds Bryson G. Christina Kaufman Ashley and Zachary Pultro Leland Turner Tiffany Wade Geno Washington Johnathan Young Jordan Young The Coleman Family Carolyn Vincent Elliot Cormack Caroline and Brian Cormack Ben Cormack

Grandmama and Pop Martin Allison Thomas Luke Coulter Sheffield and Ben Coulter Evangeline & William Dartez Katie Allmond Lori Brown Leigha Lynch Rachel Stevens Katrina Wiatt Libby & Scott Davis Anonymous Jake & Ladd Davis Melon, Sam, Asa and Solly Davidson Laura Davis Bev and T. Martin Davis The Alan Solomon Family Anne Solomon Anderson and Harry Williams Sally Ruth Davis Emily and John Davis Hayes Davis Maw Maw Bren and Pops Davis Margie Pousardien Kelley Dawson Tina B. Kacy Dawson Daniel Dawson Greg Rdukin Willis Shanna George Day Barbara and Greg Day Helen-Ann Hill Meredith Wintraub

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Bailey Dettmer Karen Cole Bobbi Dettmer Karen Dettmer Michael Dettmer Amber and J. Foeller Lee Ann McDaniel Statia Smith Sommer Thomas Ruth and Bob Wells Wendy Wells Jaclyn Williams Kimberly Wilson Greyson Dillett Katrina Banks Michael Dillett Krystal Dillett Gregory Dillett DaVanya Jones Paul Patton Ellison Doom Rebecca Cheshire Kyle Hall Karen James Tammy and Albert Snelson Debbie Snelson The Wickers James Drew Anna Szwedo

Michelle Woods Isaiah Epting Cheryl Houston Lenecia Turner Robin Turner Tremaine Turner Ollie Fitzgerald Lynn Bruner Jonathan Fitzgerald Lisa Lewis Chloe Freeman Tyesha Fields Sheila Holmes Armanda Richardson Waukyna Richardson Parker Smith Shalonda Walker Williams LMW Yancey Max Gall Aurora Akana Shana Colclough Ashley and Zachary Pultro Emily Pultro Lucas German Jessica German Cati Beth Gillum Christi Gillum

Abigail & Samuel Driedric Kevin Briggler

Bryce Gordon Mondrea Gordon and Calvin Robinson

Gray and Thompson Duke Angelia Butler

Jett Graham Bridgette Graham

Nia and Nyla Eldridge Joyvin Benton Sandra Eldridge James Oneal Joycelin Randle

Shep Greene Anonymous Becky Franklin Sally Greene Missy Morse

Carol Motta Cindy Pruss Betsy Pruss Oliver Greenwood Karen Colford Hannah and Will Davidson Karen Erney Nancy and Gary Weir Kai Greenwood Megan and Brian Greenwood Melrose Griffin Joydan Bledsoe Paige Brown Kimberley Farmer Katina Griffin Christine Griffin Briana Griffin Tamara Harris Erica Henyard Kevin Henyard LaTonja Hill Reia and Peter Karanja Angela Key Yvonne Person Kia Reed Victoria Sullivan Cynthia Vaughn Veronique Worlds Jack Grigg Pat Bailey Grant Grigg Lise Russ Richard Hahn Katherine Ann Trotter Bruce Hall Lester McKinley William Walker Hall Joseph Hall

James Hall Dorothy and Frank Hall Jay Helm Sarah McKinnon Patricia Reilly Mary Thomason Rachel Hargis Kimberly Baranski Liz Fulton Steve Hargis Jane & Chris Hartz Graville Burrus and Donna Via Zaynab Hasan Fatima Ayub Wyatt Hayes Monica Bunch Brooke Hayes Karen Hayes Jeremy Hill Anna F House Bobbie Mcdonald Paulette Rhodes TJ Helton Brandi Helton Chris Megee Smith Stephen Amber Wilson Sam Hendrickson Tom and Judi White Ellie Henry Amy and Ricky Henry Judy Muckelberg Josh Muckelberg Bear Hix Alison Hix

Ellie Honaker Bruce Cross and Mike McCrary Dottie Fore Jan and Michael Honaker Pop and Janma Honaker Mary Ann Jennings Sommer Keith Marie McCrary Cynthia McCrary Michael Outlaw Drew Outlaw Anja Outlaw Debra Pool Sarah Robinson Dawn Scott Doug Smith Reagan Taylor Cindy Thornton Cheri Thriver Chris and Lisa Tiesman Sarah Wright The Honaker Family Bruce Cross and Mike McCrary Brooks Horton Tori and Drake Horton Noah Horton Bonnie Burns Mandy Finch Jason Pauley Summer Pauley and Chad Horton Mark Wilcox Beck Huggins Emily Anglin Leta Anglin Lisa Bearden Amanda Bisby Mary Huggins Tyriel King 37

In Gratitude (cont.) Rebekah Lewallen Mitzi Martin Amy Scott Erica Suskie Majck Hunter Katrina Heaggans Nicholas Jones Tammy Jones Beverly Thornburg Jerzee & Tucker Kell Taylor and Reed Kell Juliann Krolick Jenny Tucker Owen King Andrew King Sarah Michelle King Betty Jo King Cynthia Smith Gregory & Olivia Lareau Mallory Barnes Greg Barnes Kerry and Jim Lareau Gemma Leatherwood Linda Camp Carol White Dutch Leger Randy Horras JoHannah Leopard Brandon Bugg Dee Conley Alice Schmehl Fred Levin Karen Sherman Krysten Levin Maverick Capital Foundation Jenny and Nathan School 38

Philip Levin Krysten and Mark Levin Karen Sherman Samuel Levin Krysten and Mark Levin Rylee McBride Kimberly Ard Jeanna Collins Stephanie Habenicht Brad McBride Judah McBride Michelle Barnes Cheryl Cowan Sonya Lampkin Natasha McBride Zelmon McBride Jr. Owen McDonough Emily McDonough Kimberly and Russ McDonough Monroe McFadden Janesa and Marquis McFadden Anika Morrison Donsharrae Morrison Peepaw and Sweetie Wade Jacob & Nathan McGill Katrina Alewelt Ashley and Travis McGill Finn McKay Tom and Jo Gibbons Leanne Hampton Haley Heath Corinne Mckay Patrick McKay Bill Puckett Ashley and Zachary Pultro Andria Russow

Theresa Southern Marcella Taylor Mary Taylor Tereasa Wallace Max Meacham Dena Connell Megan Ellis Amber Evans David & Gilda Henry Paula Lanham Mary Meacham Kirby Meacham Alice Mitchell Charles Mitchell Linda Smallwood Jackson Weaver Sarah Michael Elizabeth Callaway Ellen Samuelson Peyton Millard Kristi Millard Sam Mograbi Sam Mograbi Tobias Mosby Pamela Burns Alexandria Duncan Tissanie Mosby Fred and Lorene Mosby Stephanie Washburn Kellen & Kendall Moser Kristie Christopher Preach McDaniel Maxwell Mote Abb, Lori, Mikes, and Mia Hayden Summer and Cory Mote Stephen Taylor

Lauren Motes Steve White Dan Nemec Matt and Erin N. Josh and Kelsey Nemec John Nemec Kirsta Nigro Maverick Capital Foundation Jenny and Nathan School JohnMark Newkirk Jason Bretz Lisa Schultz Kamden Norwood Jeremy Greenwich Kendra Hammick Terry & Jane Huey Hayden Norwood Israel Olvera Adriana Gonzalez Patricia & Andre Paixao Grace and Vijay Raja Ryan Parker Naomi and John Parker Billie, Boyd & Bradley Parkey Kathy Dorsey Janet and Mike Parkey Adrianne and Josh Parkey Apollo Patillo Talonna Fontenot Karen Patillo Amiracle Patillo Beau Pfeiffer Nikki Price Cathy Sligh Hannah Sligh

Sydney Phillips Cassandra and Grant Bray Allison Harrison Paula Jones Emily Price Randy Horras Matthew Prickett Carolyn Prickett Luna-Leigh Pultro Aurora Akana Shana Colclough Ashley and Zachary Pultro Emily Pultro Odin Roland LuAnne Allen Jessica Blankenship Farrell Doris Lindsey Roland Destini Roland Kennedy Rose Greg and Diane Allen Jill Joslin Sara Koger Jennifer Meurer Elizabeth Meurer Dana Smith Shana Tedder Gwen Wood Hannah & Trey Rosenbaum Libby and Scott Davis Pleasant Valley Garden Club Benji Ross King Abbie Patti Airoldi Christina Crow Kerry Evans Adriane Ghrayeb Sarah Grabner Winfrey Norton

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Carrie and Adam Penman Sarah-Kate Ross Beth Ross Rob Ross Rita Smith Brandi Stawski Eve Rowlett Chris H. Lou Lambert

Olivia Staton Barbara Brannen Debbie Henry Kimberly Wallace Noah Stroud Gayle Peeples Lindsey and Lance Stroud

Jamison Russell Richard Hall Cherie Newcomb

Morgan Telfer Erin Harshfield Eric Irons Maryellen Irons Anthony Telfer

Diego & Sofia Sanchez Madison Howe Katie and Pablo Sanchez Jennifer & Paul Young

Phoenix Thomas Countis B. Christopher Thomas Rachel Thomas

Penny Scalzo Theron Cash Sherry Johnson Michael Ruffner Jodi Sanson

William Thomas Bianca Gibbs

The Scott Family The Tanner/Chamblee Fund Colton Scott Cathy and Jeff Witter

John Townsend Jeremy Boger Josh Boger Kelly Clark

Shay Sebree George Dunklin Jr.

Katherine Ann Trotter Grace Johnston

Conor Shaddock Aislinn Andrews Johanna Andrews Teresa and Joe Shaddock

Savannah Walker Ramona Bourdo Cathy Brazeale Tammy Childress Rita Flynn Tonja Goebel Kristen Hector Vicky and Greg Miller Mike and Pam Sebren Harper Thompson Becky and Jerry Thompson

Bear Sperry Anonymous Shantell McGraw Paula Snyder Brittany and Brandon Sperry Tabatha Vocque

Beth Thornton Bruce Cross and Mike McCrary

Sterling Watson Beverly Conner

Kellie Wilhite Ashley and Jon Honeywell

Clay Weddle Glenna Halligan Sarah Halligan Tracey and Pat Halligan Ann Halligan Barb and Hal Hillman Austin and Ali Vaughan Lauren Wallis Meagan and Seth Weddle

Caeden Winters Rob Brucks Heather and Chris Brucks Karen Pruss Otis Henry Wyonzek Eloise & Aiden Wright Marsha Billingsley Mandy and Eric Wright

Jameson Westbrook Kristi Presnall Caty Rozema Chase Shelnutt Carrie Steele Tyler Westbrook Ann White Bruce Cross and Mike McCrary Naomi & Nathan White Andrea Humphrey Ashley Knott Edna McEwen Charnetta Nsengiyukuri TaShari Ryan White Tammy and Carlos Young Ben White Justin White Lindsay White Lela Jane Whiteside Kim Smith Jerry Smith Samantha and Caleb Whiteside Carolyn Whiteside Hattie and Hollis Whiteside Ruth Whitney Rebecca Ross

2025 ACCESS Board of Directors Heather Allmendinger

W. Scott Davis Co-Chairman

NONPROFIT ORG U.S. POSTAGE

PAID

Dr. Shelly Baldwin

Philip Tappan

Walter M. Ebel, III

Co-Chairman

LITTLE ROCK, AR PERMIT #2281

Brandon Freville

Fred Davis President

Harold Joyner

Kurt Knickrehm

Julie Marshall

Vice President

Olivia Ramsey

Jackson Farrow, Jr.

Becky Scott

Treasurer

Shay Sebree

Lynn O’Connor

Katherine Ann Trotter

Secretary

2025 ACCESS Senior Management Tammy Simmons, M.S., CCC-CLP

Shalene Caple

Monika Garner-Smith, M.Ed.

Jo Carson

Executive Director, Co-Founder Director of Early Childhood, Co-Founder

Director of Administrative Operations Director of Human Resources

Cheri Stevenson, M.S., CCC-SLP

Jenny Adams

Melissa Thomas, M.S., CCC-CLP

Elliott Chester

Director of Academy

Director of Clinical Operations

Director of Vocational Services Director of Finance

Kellie Wilhite

Director of Development

ACCESS is a 501(c)3 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 of 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, ACCESS 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

ACCESS Village

7814 T Street Little Rock, AR 72227

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

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