Arkansas Support Network

As policy changes take effect in 2027, we want to make sure parents have the information they need to understand new requirements. Learn more in our latest blog post (link in comments).

Come hang out with us at the ballpark next Thursday!! Today's the last day to step up to the plate and get your tickets!
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/asns-night-with-the-naturals-at-arvest-ballpark--2026

Inclusion doesn’t just change the lives of people with disabilities, it enriches the fabric of our entire community. Help build better communities. Donate to ASN today. https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/11748307-e5e8-458b-be50-d11a6353ec98

🎓Caps off to the Class of 2026! Achieving milestones and stepping into new chapters is something to celebrate and we had the best time honoring the 2026 ASN Family Graduates.

Shoutout to Crumbl Fayetteville for making it even sweeter!

👇Leave your love for the Class of 2026 in the comments below.

Hey NWA—don’t get left on the bench! ⚾✨

Step up to the plate and grab your seats for ASN’s Night Out with the Naturals! Hanging with us at the ballpark means you’re directly impacting our mission to support people with disabilities to be active and valued members of our community.

Deadline to purchase or donate tickets to people we support is Thursday, June 11.
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/asns-night-with-the-naturals-at-arvest-ballpark--2026

Care & Support Can't Wait! Contact your state senators and reps and tell them to Act Now on ACT 1023.

A state-mandated study found Supported Living reimbursement rates are 23% below the actual cost of care. And then we ask why turnover is skyrocketing, providers can’t hire or retain staff, and critical supports are at a breaking point. ACT 1023 was passed in 2025 and it needs to be implemented.

Step Up to the Plate! It's a Night of Fun and Community!

Whether you’re in it for the home runs, the stadium snacks, or the great company, don't miss ASN’s Night Out with the Naturals. Join us and support the mission of empowering people with disabilities to live, work, and connect in our communities.

Purchase or donate tickets to people we support: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/asns-night-with-the-naturals-at-arvest-ballpark--2026

Tax cuts sound like a win for everyone. But the math tells a different story.

In Arkansas, the top 20% of earners will receive 80% of the proposed tax cut benefit. That’s not broad relief, it’s concentrated gain. Meanwhile, Supported Living services remain in crisis for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

A state-mandated study found reimbursement rates are 23% below the actual cost of care. And then we ask why turnover is skyrocketing, providers can’t hire or retain staff, and critical supports are at a breaking point. These outcomes aren’t surprising, they’re the result of policy choices.

If we want strong communities, we have to fund the services that make community living possible. The Legislature convenes this Monday, May 4. Call your state representatives and senators now at the capitol and leave a message asking them to vote NO on tax cuts until Act 1023 is funded. (You will not speak to your elected officials directly, you are just leaving a message for them, which they will receive on a pink slip in their chamber. Let's send ALL the pink slips)!

House: (501) 682-6211
Senate: (501) 682-2902
Find Your Legislators: arkleg.state.ar.us/Legislators

We all want an educated community. If we invest eagerly in public schools, every kid in Arkansas could have a top-notch education, no matter their neighborhood. Without enough public dollars, we risk losing ground!

Supported Living in AR is 23% underfunded. Like, share, and contact your State Senators and Reps. Urge them to ACT NOW and implement the mandated rate increase in Act 1023. Care and support can't wait.