Organization
Arkansas Disability Coalition(ADC)
The Arkansas Disability Coalition is a statewide nonprofit established in 1976 that empowers individuals and families living with disabilities in Arkansas by providing information, resources, and peer support to help them make informed choices about education, health, and community services. ADC operates the statewide Family-2-Family Health Information Center and other programmes addressing chronic and complex health needs.
About
Founded in 1976 as the Arkansas Coalition for the Handicapped, the Arkansas Disability Coalition (ADC) is one of Arkansas's oldest disability organisations. ADC focuses on supporting families and individuals navigating chronic, complex medical issues and connecting them with educational, health, and community-based services. The organisation is headquartered in Bryant, AR.
What They Do
ADC operates the Family-2-Family Health Information Center (F2F HIC), which trains and employs family members of children with special health care needs to provide peer support to other families. ADC also runs the Leadership Gym programme to build self-advocacy skills and maintains a comprehensive Resource Directory for Arkansas families affected by disability. The organisation partners with Arkansas state agencies to improve access to disability services.
Who They Serve
ADC primarily serves Arkansas families with children who have chronic or complex health needs, as well as adults with disabilities seeking community resources. Services are provided by people with lived experience, making the organisation a trusted peer resource across the state.
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