ARKANSAS REHABILITATION SERVICES

CARL DAUGHTERYADRIENNE ROBINSON

Overview of the Agency

Arkansas Rehabilitation Services

Present ARS Information (Arkansas Rehabilitation Services) in three parts: General Information about agency Processes Integral support within ARS

Arkansas Rehabilitation ServicesGeneral Information-Hierarchy

Director of ACE Bill Walker

Interim Commissioner of ARS Jonathan Bibb

Deputy Commissioner Robert Trevino

Chief of Field Services Carl Daughtery

Arkansas Rehabilitation ServicesGeneral Information

Field Services: Arkansas Rehabilitation Services (ARS) provides

opportunities for Arkansans with disabilities to lead productive and independent lives.

19 field offices across the state serving all 75 counties. Training and related rehabilitation services are

provided to the client to assist with finding gainful employment

Arkansas Rehabilitation ServicesGeneral Information

Transition ServicesProvides the opportunity for Rehabilitation Counselors

and schools to develop partnerships Prepare high school students with disabilities with the

skills, knowledge and attitudes necessary to achieve successful transition from high school to adult life

Four VR Counselors-specialty to work in the high schoolsAll VR Counselors are assigned to high schools in

their area

Arkansas Rehabilitation ServicesGeneral Information

Areas under Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (SDHH): Independent Living Services (ILS) Provide direct services to Arkansans who are

deaf or hard of hearing. Program Specialist-Holly Ketchum

Other Programs under Field Services

Staff Development and Training Training and development of employees with

Arkansas Rehabilitation Services Business Relations Representatives

Assist with job placement of ARS clients, as well as assist business owners and employers in developing strategies relating to disability issues in the workplace.

Arkansas Rehabilitation ServicesGeneral Information

Special Programs: Telecommunications Access Program (TAP) Assistive Technology at Work (AT @Work) Learning and Evaluation Center (LEC) Arkansas Kidney Disease Commission (AKDC) Rehabilitation Initial Diagnosis and Assessment

for Clients (RIDAC) Governor's Commission on People with

Disabilities Supported Housing

Arkansas Rehabilitation ServicesProcesses

Eligibility: Anyone who is a legal Arkansas resident and

determined eligible for services can qualify: Call your local field office/set up an initial

interview-may complete the application Undergo assessment (helps to determine

eligibility)-if needed Determination of eligibility (within 60 days) Develop IPE (within 90 days)

Arkansas Rehabilitation ServicesIntegral Support within ARS

Libera/System 7 ACE Expo

Provides awareness of ACE services and programs (Adult Ed, CTE, ARS), reality fair and a job fair component

ACTI The Arkansas Career Training Institute (formerly

the Hot Springs Rehabilitation Center) is a key program within ARS that provides comprehensive medical, vocational, and therapy services for people with disabilities.