Who We Serve
The Arkansas Center for Independence is a 501c(3) non-profit organization providing day-to-day support and services to adults 18 years and older with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. Many of our consumers have conditions such as cerebral palsy, epilepsy, and autism. Disabilities in our program range from mild to profound.

We work with our consumers daily to help them develop skills to become more independent and better integrated into their community.

We aid in providing individuals with a lifetime of happiness, support and care. At ACI, we believe age has no limitations; therefore, we serve adults of all ages.
Requirements

The State of Arkansas and Arkansas Center for Independence have certain requirements that each applicant must meet to qualify for services.

Must have a psychological evaluation within the past 5 years and have a combined IQ of 70 or less

The individual’s disability must have been diagnosed by a licensed physician prior to the age of 22

Must be enrolled in traditional Medicaid (*assistance enrolling is available)

Be between 18 to 21 years of age with a high school diploma or certificate of completion, if not available, be either 21 years or older

Have proven medical necessity for ADDT services, meaning that a physician must identify the individual’s medical needs or a medical or developmental diagnosis

Must be able to self-administer medication with prompting

In order to qualify for residential services, the applicant must meet all the above requirements and have Medicaid waiver.

For more information on how to qualify, please contact us at 870.523.8488.

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