The Learning Center prides itself on providing quality services and advocacy for our clients. Gray Memorial School.
The Learning Center has provided services to individuals with disabilities in Northeast Arkansas since 1959. At that time, however, there were two separate programs being operated: The Cottage of Hope and the Dr. John T. In 1990, these two consolidated and formed what is presently known as The Learning Center. Currently, The Learning Center provides facilities and services for children with disabi
06/18/2026
Looking for a job while in college?? This is a great position for a college student looking to gain experience working with children!
We would love to have you join our team here at TLC! You can apply today at www.tlcnea.com
06/18/2026
Keys to Independence is coming up in a few months! Grab your tickets today!! This is going to be such a fun event in downtown Jonesboro at The Lounge at Huntington Square with live auction, silent auction and musical entertainment!
Purchase tickets today at https://tlcona.givecloud.co/keys-to-independence-3xcrlwiks
06/17/2026
TOMORROW!!!!! Lemonade is back at TLC at 2808 Fox Meadow Lane from 12pm-1:30pm! Stop by and get fresh squeezed lemonade!!
06/13/2026
Come see TLC at the Ag for Autism Community Fest until 2pm today!!! There’s lots of vendors, outdoor activities, and games!
06/12/2026
Water Day, Fun Day!!
06/12/2026
Our TLC Adult Center had another successful Sipping with the Purpose lemonade stand this week! They raise $684.00 to help contribute to their activities fund! Thank you to everyone who stopped by and looking forward to the next one!
06/09/2026
We are excited that after 3 years of planning this capital campaign has officially kicked off to change lives of adults with intellectual disabilities in Northeast Arkansas!
TLC has announced the launch of a capital campaign to build Keys to Independence, a new housing community designed for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities
// Read more: https://jonesbororightnow.com/news/268862-the-learning-center-launches-keys-to-independence-housing-initative-for-adults-with-disabilities/
06/08/2026
TLC is launching a capital campaign to fund the construction of 20 apartments for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This $6 million project will create a safe, supportive, and community-integrated living environment that empowers adults with IDD to live independently with dignity and confidence.
We are excited to kick off our first official campaign committee meeting! We have a great group of individuals who are helping us build the future of TLC!
TLC Capital Campaign Committee:
Nicole Townsend- Slayton Family Foundation
Shelby Knight- The Center for Exceptional Families
Brad Faught- Jonesboro Public Schools
Heather Walker-Clark- Partners in Grants Solutions
Danny Graham- DNG Seed, LLC
Alan Preston- Edward Jones
Susan Smith- TLC Board Member
Holly Mitchell- Cornerstone Credit Union League
Susan Mattix- Mattix Building Design
Brian Emison- First Community Bank & Jonesboro City Council
Chad Oldham - Oldham Law Firm, PLLC
Pictured below is some of our capital campaign committee standing on the future site of our project.
06/05/2026
🚨 SENSORY CINEMA IS TOMORROW 🚨
Come join us tomorrow at the Malco Theatre in Jonesboro and Van Buren at 9:30 AM to see a special sensory-friendly screening of The Mandalorian and Grogu! ✨
See you all there! 💙
06/05/2026
Stop by next Thursday June 11th at the TLC Adult Center from 12-2:00pm for some homemade lemonade made fresh by our adults to help them raise money for their activity fund!