‘One Heart’ Accessible Playground Coming to North Little Rock
The parts have been ordered and the playground is expected to be ready for play in early May.
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Sign Up for Community Connections Free Spring Programs for Special Needs Kids
This year, it will provide acting, art, golf, martial arts, music, soccer, tennis and educational programs for kids with special needs free of charge in Conway, Little Rock and Russellville.
Navigating State Aid for Special Needs: TEFRA and ARKids First
The state of Arkansas provides several programs to assist families in caring for their child’s special needs, particularly for families in lower income brackets.
10 Tips to Make the Holidays Easier With a Special Needs Child
They say the holidays are for children, but what may seem like harmless tokens of the season can all play a role in throwing off the family routine. Dr. Maya Lopez, developmental and behavioral pediatrician with Arkansas Children’s Hospital, suggests the following to help make the holidays joyful and...
Making Marriage Work With Special Needs Kids
As any parent will tell you, there are times when children are a real punch in the gut to a marriage, but what happens when a child’s potential for development and eventual independence are virtually eliminated due to special needs?
Little Rock Programs Focus on Relief for Special Needs Families
It can be difficult to coordinate a caregiver so that couples can enjoy an evening to themselves — even to do something as mundane as go to the grocery store or grab fast food together. A number of local churches and other groups have started ministries to provide childcare and other services to help...