The Restore Hub

03/03/2026

👀Batesville and Independence County Families!!!👈

The Center for Exceptional Families is holding a Parent Day to showcase its unique organization THIS SATURDAY!!

⏰10:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
📆Saturday, March 7th
📍Batesville Community Center

Lunch and childcare will be provided! Be sure to register at the link in the original post!!

HEY HEY HEY!! We have a new date set for our Batesville Parent Day 👏👏 Our new date is Saturday March 7th 🗓️ Lunch and childcare will still be provided! Thank you for being patient and understanding with us! Please fill out the form if you plan on attending

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfPIMhW5R4EPowct8Jvu7YAd3bbol7grflLv77WrpDPTcwLsQ/viewform?usp=publish-editor

03/03/2026

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02/26/2026

Don't miss out on this great opportunity to learn about resources available for individuals with disabilities this Saturday! You will be able to visit with representatives from two of our programs, the A-State HOWL Transition Program & the A-State ATLAS Transition Program, at the event!!

We can’t wait to see everyone THIS SATURDAY at Navigating Together, a Q&A session for families with special needs! This event is all about support, resources, and bringing our community together.💚

A HUGE shoutout to our amazing sponsors for making this possible:
⭐ AR Summit Community Care
⭐ CareSource PASSE
⭐Empower Healthcare Solutions

👏 Vendors you’ll be able to connect with at the event:
• Arkansas Department of Human Services
• Disability Rights Arkansas
• Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities - State of Arkansas
• A-State HOWL Transition Program
• Pathfinder Inc
• Project CARE
• The Reform Alliance
• The Center for Exceptional Families
• Ag for Autism
• A-State ATLAS Transition Program
• Southern Caregivers, LTD
•Project SEARCH Arkansas: ACCESS Initiative

If you have a loved one with special needs, this is an event you don’t want to miss. Come ask questions, meet providers, and leave feeling supported. 💙

02/21/2026

Support Project CARE at its upcoming Texas Roadhouse Dine-In or To-Go Fundraiser!

⏰3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
📆Tuesday, March 10th
📍Texas Roadhouse @ 1813 S. Caraway Rd.

Make sure to tell your waiter or cashier that you would like your purchase to benefit the Project CARE's fundraiser!!

Join us at TEXAS Roadhouse
Project CARE of Arkansas is committed to providing unwavering support to individuals with special needs.

Project Care aims to improve the lives of individuals with special needs through fostering education, facilitating access to resources, creating opportunities, offering support, influencing legislation, and engaging in advocacy efforts.

02/20/2026

Northwest Arkansas this is for you!

The Center for Exceptional Families is conducting the following Advocacy Bootcamp sessions. They are free to attend. Details are as shared below:-

02/18/2026

👀Check out this valuable resource! A state-to-state guide on benefits from Special Needs Alliance!!

Medicaid benefits and eligibility look different in every state, which makes having clear, reliable information essential.

The Special Needs Alliance State-by-State Guide to Medicaid Benefits is a resource families, caregivers, and professionals can return to whenever questions come up. With rules varying widely across the country, having trusted information in one place can make all the difference.

Whether you’re checking details for today or planning ahead, this guide is here to support informed, confident decision-making.

Explore the guide using the link in the comments. 👇

02/10/2026

We are beyond excited about our keynote speaker Danny Combs, M.A., BCCS, CAS in the Autism Works: Community Neurodiversity Training event on April 30th, 2026, at the Bakery District in Fort Smith, AR. Join us to hear the amazing things he has done in Colorado for improving the future opportunities for the autism community.

Visit https://spindlrivervalley.org/autism-works/ for more details. Be sure register before March 1st for early bird pricing!

02/09/2026

🌟Northeast Arkansas Self-Determination: Our Life, Our Way Conference🌟

Learn about self-determination, navigating service systems, and disability rights at this event for adults with disabilities and their families' providing resources for allies, family members, and support professionals.

🎯April 3rd & 4th, 2026
📍Embassy Suites by Hilton Red Wolf Convention Center
223 Red Wolf Blvd, Jonesboro, AR 72401

This free event is part of a conference series brought to you by the Arkansas Developmental Disabilities Network: Disability Rights Arkansas, Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities - State of Arkansas, and University of Arkansas Partners.

Enjoy fun activities and make new connections! Register on the Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities post!

Northeast Arkansas Self-Determination: Our Life, Our Way Conference

Learn about self-determination, navigating service systems, and disability rights.
Enjoy fun activities and make new connections!

April 3-4, 2026
Jonesboro, Arkansas

Register Now! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdT6oUPKceyv1qMZGYVEyOq1J9JzHZJ6kjX_j1Al8xe3sp-sQ/viewform

Or scan the QR code in the graphic.

This free event is part of a conference series brought to you by the Arkansas Developmental Disabilities Network: Disability Rights Arkansas, GCDD Arkansas, and University of Arkansas Partners

For more details, contact information and more, visit the Conference Webpage: https://gcdd.arkansas.gov/slides/self-determination-our-life-our-way-conference-northeast-arkansas/

- An event for young adults and adults with disabilities
- Resources for allies, family members, and support professionals.

02/07/2026

The RESTORE Hub held a student research team interest meeting today!

Approximately 25 students from different areas of study showed interest in joining the team on a volunteer basis. RESTORE Hub Executive Director Dr. Kristin Johnson introduced the RESTORE Hub's mission and Dr. Travis Marsico, vice provost for research, innovation and discovery spoke to the relevance of the RESTORE Hub's prior and current research.

Finally RESTORE Hub Research Analyst Charles Bartholomae spoke to students about what a volunteer research position would entail. Thank you to all of the students who showed an interest in being a part of the RESTORE Hub!

Welcome to the team!

02/05/2026

📢Student Research Team – Open Call

💫This event has been rescheduled for tomorrow, February 6th at 2:00 p.m.

Are you an A-State student interested in research, community impact, data, policy, health, education, or social systems? The RESTORE Hub is inviting students to join our Student Research Team!

This is a non-paid committee, but members will gain:
Hands-on research experience
Exposure to real-world projects and community-based work
Skill-building in data collection, analysis, writing, and collaboration
Professional development and mentorship opportunities
Experience that strengthens resumes, graduate school applications, and future careers

Who should apply?
Undergraduate and graduate students from all majors who are curious, reliable, and interested in learning through applied research.

🌟Interest Meeting
📍RESTORE Hub
2301 E. Johnson Ave, Suite A
Jonesboro, AR
🕗 2:00 PM

If you’re interested, please complete the interest form and plan to join us:
👉Interest Form: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=c7mYEAmVzUSEOjWyIwpe5HhUnRktKLdGj5Nv3o7wKGhUMjVVWEJYTEgzWURLSEdKRVhWM0VXQkpSWCQlQCN0PWcu

Questions? Reach out to us at the RESTORE Hub at (870) 680-8062 or [email protected]. We look forward to learning and growing together!