EMPOWERING INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO ACHIEVE MEANINGFUL WORK THROUGH INDIVIDUALIZED, COMMUNITY-BASED EMPLOYMENT SUPPORTS ​ Supported Employment Services in Arkansas assist individuals with developmental disabilities in obtaining and maintaining competitive, integrated employment. These services are offered under the Community and Employment Supports (CES) Waiver through the Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS) and aim to help individuals gain greater independenc

SUPPORTING DAILY LIVING THROUGH IN-HOME ASSISTANCE FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES, CHRONIC CONDITIONS, OR AGE-RELATED NEEDS ​ Personal Care Services in Arkansas provide non-medical, hands-on assistance with daily living activities for individuals who are elderly, physically disabled, or have developmental conditions. These services are authorized under the Arkansas Medicaid State Plan and certain Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Waiver programs. The goal is to help

SUPPORTING INDEPENDENCE THROUGH CUSTOMIZED EQUIPMENT THAT MEETS THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES ​ Adaptive Equipment Services in Arkansas are designed to help individuals with developmental disabilities acquire and use specialized equipment that enhances mobility, safety, communication, and daily living. These services are covered under the Community and Employment Supports (CES) Waiver and must be medically necessary and linked to the participant’s Individu

DELIVERING PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL CARE TO SUPPORT HEALTH, INDEPENDENCE, AND COMMUNITY LIVING FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH COMPLEX NEEDS ​ Skilled Nursing Services in Arkansas are designed for individuals with medical needs that require the expertise of licensed nurses but can be safely provided in home or community-based settings. These services are authorized under Arkansas’s Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Medicaid Waiver programs and are intended to prevent unnecessary hosp

TEACHING SKILLS FOR DAILY LIVING AND COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ​ Habilitation Services in Arkansas are designed to support individuals with developmental disabilities in learning or maintaining skills essential for daily living, independence, and inclusion in their community. These services are available through the Community and Employment Supports (CES) Waiver under the Arkansas Medicaid system and focus on individualized, person

DELIVERING DAYTIME SUPPORT, HEALTH MONITORING, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT FOR OLDER ADULTS AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES ​ Adult Day Health Services in Arkansas provide a safe, structured environment during daytime hours for individuals who need health monitoring, personal care, and social activities but do not require 24-hour institutional care. These services are offered under the Arkansas Medicaid Waiver Programs, helping individuals maintain independence and remain in t

ENABLING GREATER INDEPENDENCE THROUGH PERSONALIZED DEVICES AND EQUIPMENT FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES ​ Assistive Technology (AT) Services in Arkansas help individuals with disabilities acquire, use, and maintain equipment and devices that enhance their ability to perform daily tasks, communicate, and participate in the community. These services are authorized under the Arkansas Community and Employment Supports (CES) Waiver and other Medicaid programs and are essential

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES PROVIDER IN ARKANSAS SUPPORTING MENTAL WELLNESS AND POSITIVE BEHAVIOR THROUGH COMMUNITY-BASED, PERSON-CENTERED INTERVENTIONS ​ Behavioral Health Services in Arkansas helps individuals with developmental disabilities, mental health conditions, or co-occurring behavioral challenges manage their emotional and behavioral well-being. Services are delivered under Arkansas Medicaid, including the Community and Employment Supports (CES) Waiver, and focus on

MAKING HOMES SAFER AND MORE ACCESSIBLE TO SUPPORT INDEPENDENT LIVING FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES ​ Home Modifications in Arkansas are designed to help individuals with developmental disabilities remain in their own homes by making necessary structural changes that improve accessibility, safety, and functionality. These services are authorized under the Community and Employment Supports (CES) Waiver and must be linked to goals in the participant’s Individualized Service

SUPPORTING INDIVIDUALS AS THEY MOVE FROM NURSING FACILITIES BACK INTO COMMUNITY LIVING THROUGH COORDINATED, PERSON-CENTERED PLANNING ​ Nursing Facility Transition Services in Arkansas help eligible individuals safely transition from institutional nursing facilities to home and community-based settings. These services are authorized under the Community and Employment Supports (CES) Waiver and are part of Arkansas’s ongoing commitment to the “Money Follows the Person” initiativ

SUPPORTING FULL PARTICIPATION IN COMMUNITY LIFE FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES THROUGH INCLUSIVE, GOAL-DRIVEN ACTIVITIES ​ Community Integration Services in Arkansas help individuals with developmental disabilities engage with their communities through meaningful, skill-building activities. These services are provided under the Community and Employment Supports (CES) Waiver and are designed to promote independence, socialization, and access to community resou

AS SISTING INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO LIVE SAFELY AND COMFORTABLY IN THEIR HOMES THROUGH NON-MEDICAL SUPPORT ​ Homemaker Services in Arkansas provides essential, non-medical assistance to individuals who need help maintaining a safe and sanitary living environment. These services are authorized under the Community and Employment Supports (CES) Waiver and support individuals with developmental disabilities in preserving their independence at home. ​​​​​ 1. GOVERNING AGEN

HELPING INDIVIDUALS ACCESS ESSENTIAL SERVICES AND COMMUNITY LIFE SAFELY THROUGH RELIABLE NON-EMERGENCY TRANSPORTATION SUPPORT ​ Transportation Assistance Services in Arkansas support individuals with developmental disabilities by helping them access waiver services, medical appointments, employment, and community activities. These services are offered under the Community and Employment Supports (CES) Waiver and are critical to promoting independence, inclusion, and continuity

DELIVERING SKILLED NURSING AND THERAPEUTIC SUPPORT TO INDIVIDUALS IN THE COMFORT OF THEIR OWN HOMES ​ Home Health Services in Arkansas provides medically necessary, in-home healthcare to individuals with chronic illnesses, disabilities, or post-acute needs. These services are authorized under the Arkansas Medicaid State Plan, ARChoices in Homecare Waiver, and may support participants enrolled in the Community and Employment Supports (CES) Waiver when coordinated with waiver s

PROMOTING HEALTH, INDEPENDENCE, AND WELL-BEING THROUGH NUTRITION SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND CHRONIC CONDITIONS ​ Meal and Nutrition Services in Arkansas ensures individuals receiving Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) have access to safe, nutritious, and appropriate meals that support their overall health and personal goals. These services are authorized under Arkansas’s HCBS Medicaid Waiver programs and are designed to enhance quality of life, promot

PROVIDING CUSTOMIZED SUPPORT IN THE HOME TO PROMOTE INDEPENDENCE, DIGNITY, AND COMMUNITY INCLUSION ​ Supported Living Services in Arkansas are individualized, flexible services that help people with developmental disabilities live successfully in their own homes or apartments. These services are authorized under the Community and Employment Supports (CES) Waiver and are designed to offer as much or as little assistance as a person needs to achieve independence in a community-

SUPPORTING INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES IN OBTAINING AND MAINTAINING COMPETITIVE JOBS THROUGH CUSTOMIZED WORKPLACE SUPPORTS ​ Community-Based Employment Services in Arkansas help individuals with developmental disabilities achieve meaningful, competitive employment in integrated settings. These services are authorized under the Community and Employment Supports (CES) Waiver and are tailored to the individual’s goals, interests, and strengths as outlined in their Individualiz

OFFERING SUPPORTIVE, COMMUNITY-BASED LIVING OPTIONS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND CHRONIC CONDITIONS ​ Residential Care Services in Arkansas provide individuals with disabilities, chronic illnesses, or age-related needs with a structured, supportive living environment. These services are authorized under Arkansas’s Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Medicaid Waiver programs and are designed to promote independence, dignity, and community integration while ensuri

GIVING FAMILY CAREGIVERS A BREAK WHILE ENSURING CONTINUITY OF SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES OR CHRONIC CONDITIONS ​ Respite Care Services in Arkansas provide temporary relief to primary caregivers by offering short-term care for individuals with developmental disabilities, aging needs, or complex medical conditions. These services are authorized under the Arkansas Medicaid Waiver Programs and allow individuals to remain safely in their homes or community while the