Southeast Arkansas Independent Living Services

09/12/2026

SAILS is here this morning!

We’re excited to be at the Seen by God: Faith, Health, Healing & Disability Resource Forum today at New Covenant Fellowship Church in Pine Bluff!💜

SAILS is here sharing information, resources, and support for individuals with disabilities, families, and caregivers in our community.

If you’re attending, be sure to stop by the SAILS table and say hello! 👋🩵🧡💚

Independence. Opportunity. Community.
People. Possibilities. Progress.

09/10/2026

Tuesday, September 15th
Register. Vote. Build a Brighter Tomorrow!

Join REV UP Arkansas and community partners for National Voter Registration Day on Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at 10AM.

This high school and college registration initiative empowers students to register, learn about the issues, and make their voices heard.

Participating schools include Parkview High School, Mills High School, Graduate Arkansas, Southwest High School, Hall High School, North Little Rock High School, Shorter College, Arkansas Baptist College, and Philander Smith University.

Today’s students. Tomorrow’s leaders!

Questions:
📧 [email protected]
📞 501-580-9417

Dametrice FranSha Anderson

09/10/2026

Summer heat risks can continue into late September and beyond. 🥵

Extreme heat will affect the Central Plains, the Southwest and California this week, according to the U.S. National Weather Service (NWS). Stay and keep checking forecasts, staying hydrated and looking out for each other.

09/10/2026

Medicaid Waivers in Arkansas

A Medicaid waiver is a special permission from the federal government that lets U.S. states change standard Medicaid rules to provide long-term care services in a person's home or community instead of in an institution like an HDC or a nursing home.

AR Autism Waiver, Arkansas Autism Partnership:
Who? Children with autism ages 18 months to 8 years. Must be accepted and begin the program before the 5th birthday to be eligible.

AR Choices in Homecare Waiver:
Who? Individuals aged 65 or older and individuals with physical disabilities aged 21-64 years.

AR Community and Employment Support Waiver:
Who? Individuals with autism, intellectual disabilities, or developmental disabilities, all ages. WAITLIST.

AR Living Choices Assisted Living Waiver:
Who? Individuals aged 65 or older and individuals with physical disabilities aged 21-64 years.

You can visit the Medicaid.gov Home > Medicaid > State Waivers List > Waiver Factsheet webpage here https://www.medicaid.gov/medicaid/section-1115-demo/demonstration-and-waiver-list/Waiver-Descript-Factsheet/AR

or Visit the Arkansas DHS DDS HCBS Waivers and Services webpage to learn more about current HCBS Waivers and Services https://humanservices.arkansas.gov/newsroom/hcbs/

09/10/2026

🍁 COMMUNITY RESOURCE — Families in Pine Bluff need a little extra help this month? Saint John AME Church, along with Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, is giving out FREE Family Grocery Boxes on Sunday, September 13, 2026, from 9:00 AM–11:00 AM (or until boxes run out).

One box per family — pickup is in front of the church on Cherry Street. ID required, and please stay in your vehicle.

📍 1117 W. Pullen St., Pine Bluff, AR 71601

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📲 Find more food and community resources on the EOC at LR app.

TRIO EOC is merely sharing this information as a resource and is not affiliated with or responsible for the event.

09/09/2026

❤️ ARSILC Office Hours: A Space to Talk. A Time to Empower. A Community That Cares.

The Arkansas State Independent Living Council (ARSILC) is launching Office Hours—a welcoming and safe space for individuals to connect, share, ask questions, and find solutions together.

📅 Tuesday, October 6, 2026
⏰ 11:00 a.m.
💻 Virtual via Zoom

Office Hours will provide:
🗣️ A space to be heard
🎤 Guest speakers during select sessions
ℹ️ Valuable information and resources
🤝 Opportunities to identify challenges and develop result-driven solutions

Join Dr. FranSha’ Anderson, CEO of ARSILC, and connect with others as we work together to build a stronger, more inclusive Arkansas.

📌 Register in advance:
Register for the October 6 Office Hours - https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/h2XmnFUkTo23nVL55tsF7A #/registration

Your voice. Your experience. Your independence. Our priority.

Dametrice FranSha Anderson

09/08/2026