Arkansas Rehabilitation Services

Arkansas Rehabilitation Services Helping prepare Arkansans with disabilities to work and lead productive and independent lives.

Arkansas Rehabilitation Services (ARS) wishes you a very Happy Valentine's Day! đź©·
02/14/2024

Arkansas Rehabilitation Services (ARS) wishes you a very Happy Valentine's Day! đź©·

Proudly sharing Tiffany’s Success Story!Tiffany Matheny reached out to ARS for help with achieving her dream of becoming...
01/29/2024

Proudly sharing Tiffany’s Success Story!

Tiffany Matheny reached out to ARS for help with achieving her dream of becoming a court reporter. ARS helped Tiffany with essential court reporting training and receiving proper credentials. In less than 3 years, Tiffany was able to complete the training program and started working as a substitute court reporter for the state of Arkansas. We are thrilled to witness her successful journey!

Read more about Tiffany’s story: https://dws.arkansas.gov/ar-rehabilitation-services/news-info/

Arkansas Rehabilitation Services’ (ARS) mission is to prepare Arkansans with disabilities to work and lead productive, i...
01/22/2024

Arkansas Rehabilitation Services’ (ARS) mission is to prepare Arkansans with disabilities to work and lead productive, independent lives. We offer a variety of training and career preparation programs with 19 field offices across the state serving all 75 counties.

Learn more: https://dws.arkansas.gov/ar-rehabilitation-services/

Proudly sharing Jakiyah’s Success Story! Jakiyah Williams refused to let her autism diagnosis hold her back and with the...
01/18/2024

Proudly sharing Jakiyah’s Success Story!

Jakiyah Williams refused to let her autism diagnosis hold her back and with the assistance of her ARS Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, she got a job as a medical equipment preparer at UAMS. She ensures that all the necessary medical equipment is properly cleaned, assembled, and stored. This involves collaborating with doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to determine their equipment needs.

Read more about Jakiyah’s story: https://dws.arkansas.gov/ar-rehabilitation-services/news-info/

01/15/2024
December Success Stories - Meeting People Who Matter! In 2013, Tanish Stokes faced the challenge of a lifetime when she ...
12/29/2023

December Success Stories - Meeting People Who Matter!

In 2013, Tanish Stokes faced the challenge of a lifetime when she was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease, disrupting her life and career. But with help from Arkansas Rehabilitation Services (ARS) and her vocational counselor, Tanisha’s resilience has shined through. Tanisha dove into UALR’s small business department, crafting a business plan that ARS believed in. Today, as the proud owner of Stokes Hair Care, Tanisha specializes in natural hair and products. She thanks ARS for the crucial role they played in her journey to success!

Read more about Tanisha’s story here: https://dws.arkansas.gov/ar-rehabilitation-services/news-info/

December Success Stories - Meeting People Who Matter! In June 2023, Mirian Barroso teamed up with Arkansas Rehabilitatio...
12/23/2023

December Success Stories - Meeting People Who Matter!

In June 2023, Mirian Barroso teamed up with Arkansas Rehabilitation Services to start her journey to self-reliance. Thanks to ARS and ACDC’s Driver Ed I program, she conquered her Learner’s Permit. Now, Mirian is attending NWACC with dreams of transferring to the University of Arkansas-Fayetteville to pursue Social Work. She expressed heartfelt thanks to ARS for unwavering support on this journey to independence and for helping her stay on a steady path to success.

Read more about Mirian’s story here: https://dws.arkansas.gov/ar-rehabilitation-services/news-info/

December Success Stories - Meeting People Who Matter! Earlier this year, Greg Duckworth, a recent high school graduate w...
12/18/2023

December Success Stories - Meeting People Who Matter!

Earlier this year, Greg Duckworth, a recent high school graduate with dreams of becoming a welder, discovered Arkansas Rehabilitation Services. With support from ARS, he enrolled in a vocational program at Black River Technical College, excelling in Structural Steel and Pipe Welding. Now, Greg has landed a fulfilling position at Big River Steel Plant and said he feels much gratitude to the entire ARS team, especially his counselor, Mr. Lloyd. Congrats Greg!

Read more about Greg’s story here: https://dws.arkansas.gov/ar-rehabilitation-services/news-info/

December Success Stories - Meeting People Who Matter! Thanks to the small business program at Arkansas Rehabilitation Se...
12/14/2023

December Success Stories - Meeting People Who Matter!

Thanks to the small business program at Arkansas Rehabilitation Services, Denisha Campbell not only realized her dream of owning a salon but also created a thriving space for other licensed professionals through booth rentals. Despite her disability, Denisha’s salon has become a hub for diverse beauty services, contributing to the local economy and proving that inclusivity can be profitable! Her courage to overcome challenges and pursue entrepreneurship is an inspiration!

Read more about Denisha’s story here: https://dws.arkansas.gov/ar-rehabilitation-services/news-info/

December Success Stories - Meeting People Who Matter! Thanks to Arkansas Rehabilitation Services (ARS), Cade Johnson par...
12/05/2023

December Success Stories - Meeting People Who Matter!

Thanks to Arkansas Rehabilitation Services (ARS), Cade Johnson partnered with a Vocational Rehabilitation counselor who guided him through employment eligibility, paving the way for a fulfilling career despite having physical constraints from scoliosis. Together, they tackled challenges, developed solutions, and with ARS’s support, Cade trained as a welder with Thompson Construction Group, marking the start of his remarkable career!

Read more about Cade’s story here: https://dws.arkansas.gov/ar-rehabilitation-services/news-info/

November Success Stories - Meeting People Who Matter! Tevin Poole always had the dream of becoming a licensed barber, bu...
11/27/2023

November Success Stories - Meeting People Who Matter!
Tevin Poole always had the dream of becoming a licensed barber, but his disability hindered his path to success. That is, until he found Arkansas Rehabilitation Services and was connected with the necessary support to complete his program at DeSigner Barber School. ARS also helped Tevin with accommodations for the Arkansas State Board of Barbers exam, which he passed! After earning his license, Tevin is now planning his future as a traveling barber and grateful to ARS for helping make his dreams attainable!

Read more about Tevin’s story here:
https://dws.arkansas.gov/ar-rehabilitation-services/news-info/

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1 Commerce Way
Little Rock, AR
72202

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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+15012961600

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