Arkansas
Arkansas Department of Human Services: Division of Services for the Blind
Provides different services.
Arkansas Services for the Blind: Department of Human Services
These broadcasts involve the reading of local and national newspapers and magazines daily over special television or radio channels.
Arkansas Association for the Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired
Is to develop and promote professional excellence through support of those who provide services to people with visual impairments.
Arkansas Rehabilitation Services
Arkansas Rehabilitation Services (ARS) has been charged with providing opportunities for Arkansans with disabilities to lead productive and independent lives.
University of Arkansas at Little Rock Disability Resource Center
UALR is committed to responding to the needs of the community by creating active links between the campus, community, and commerce.
Arkansas Lighthouse for the Blind
Is a nonprofit agency employing Arkansans who are blind and visually impaired to improve their quality of life and independence.
Arkansas Independent Living Council
The Arkansas Independent Living Council is a non-profit organization that promotes independent living—freedom of choice and full inclusion—for people with disabilities through education.
A non-residential, consumer driven independent living resource center for persons with disabilities.
Helps adults with disabilities gain greater independence through vocational and independent living programs.
The Arkansas School for the Blind will offer statewide quality educational programs and resources to students who are blind or visually impaired,
Educational Services for the Visually Impaired
For children who are visually impaired or blind, additional support and assistance may be needed to enhance opportunities.
Increasing Capabilities Access Network
Statewide assistive technology program.
Services, information, support and networking for parents of disabled children.
Arkansas Technology and Curriculum Access Center
Provides evaluation, consultation, equipment loan and inservice training to meet the needs of children and young adults with disabilities.
Statewide system of services to assist families in locating and coordinating services and assistance for their infants and toddlers.
Arkansas Regional Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
ARLBPH provides popular books and magazines in special long playing recorded format (cassette) to patrons in 60 of the state's 75 counties and in braille to all eligible Arkansans.
Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, Columbia County Library
The mission of the Columbia County Library is to help the people of our community in their pursuits of information and education , as well as vocational and recreational endeavors, by providing current materials, services, and programs.
Bringing People And Jobs Together.
Arkansas Radio Reading Service for the Blind
Readings are
presented from the following newspapers:
New York Times
The Wall Street Journal etc.
A computer system that reads the Arkansas Democrat/Gazette and the Arkansas Times over the telephone.
Statewide listing of services for older adults with disabilities.
Disability Determination for Social Security Administration.
Has an agreement with the federal Social Security Administration to determine eligibility
Social Security Offices in Arkansas
List of Social Security offices listed in Arkansas.
The DISABILITY RIGHTS CENTER (DRC) is a private non-profit agency with offices in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Employment with the State of Arkansas
Search for Arkansas Government jobs.
NFB-Arkansas Internet Mailing List
Contact Matt Lyles
Email: Lyles_J@sbcglobal.net
Arkansas Council of the Blind
Sandy Edwards, President
Phone: (800) 562-6101 (Arkansas residents only)
Email: arkansasacb@hotmail.com
Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center
Provides assistance to entrepreneurs and small businesses throughout Arkansas.
Department of Workforce Services-Job information Hotlines
Listing contains the phone numbers for many of the largest employers in the state of Arkansas.
List of Arkansas job links.
Free job board and career tips.
A local career site for local jobs.
America's Job Bank Transition - Job Bank Information
Search job Bank by State.
A computer system that reads the Arkansas Democrat/Gazette and the Arkansas Times over the telephone.
Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center
Provides assistance to entrepreneurs and small businesses throughout Arkansas.
Lions World Services for the Blind
To provide personal adjustment training, psychological testing and counseling, prevocational evaluation and vocational training to individuals who are blind or visually impaired.
Lions World Services for the Blind Job Openings
If Interested in the job opening offered on the link listed above send cover letter and resume to lcollie@lwsb.org
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