Little Rock Family Ultimate All-School Guide: ACCESS®
Mission Statement
The mission of ACCESS is expanding individual potential through innovative instruction.
10618 Breckenridge Drive &
1500 North Mississippi St.
Little Rock
501.217.8600
AccessGroupInc.org
Executive Director:
Tammy Simmons M.S., CCC-SLP
Established: 1994
Ages Served: Infants through adulthood
Student-Teacher Ratio: Between 5:1 and 8:1 depending on age group
Current Enrollment: 247
Tuition Range: $7,266 - $9,050
Motto: Building Brighter Futures
Graduation: May
School History: Founded in 1994, ACCESS offers evaluation services, full-time education, therapy services and vocational training for individuals with special needs.
Important Upcoming Dates: ACCESS begins its academic year in August and continues year-round. Students may be accepted at any time pending availability. To learn more about our programs, please call to schedule a tour with our admissions specialist.
Scholarships & Financing
ACCESS accepts Medicaid, Tefra and Waiver for qualifying individuals, and is an Arkansas Succeed Scholarship-approved private school for qualifying school-aged children. We also offer tuition assistance.
Technology
Technology is used in therapeutic and academic environments at ACCESS. From augmentative communication devices to smart boards and electronic tablets, students at every level are able to supplement curriculum with appropriate and engaging learning activities.
Teaching Methods
ACCESS uses original, literacy-based curriculum and a multi-sensory approach to learning by engaging all of the senses.
Aftercare & Tutoring
ACCESS takes a team approach to learning, meaning therapists are involved in the day-to-day activities of the classroom and can engage in one-on-one therapy sessions. Academic therapy (specialized tutoring) is available for school-aged individuals with additional learning difficulties. Aftercare services are available at both campuses for an additional fee. Outpatient therapy services are offered for families who do not attend ACCESS full time.
Exciting Projects
ACCESS offers two vocational programs to supplement its curriculum — horticulture and ceramics. These programs offer a fun way to teach, provide additional therapeutic environments and gain transferable vocational skills.
About the Campus
The ACCESS Stella Boyle Smith Early Childhood campus hosts a 6,700-foot state-of-the-art therapy gym, feeding lab, two renovated playgrounds and a library. The ACCESS Academy and Young Adult campus boasts the ACCESS Evaluation and Resource Center, therapy gym, library, art studio, athletic gym, state-of-the-art greenhouse and multiple outdoor spaces.