Arkansas Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities

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Adults on the Autism Spectrum – Monthly Support Group Meeting

August 16, 2025, 10:30 am to Noon.   Join other adults on the autism spectrum in Little Rock to support each other! The group meets one Saturday each month. No registration or RSVP is required. It is free to attend. Where?Fletcher Library Community Room823 Buchanan St, Little Rock, AR 72205 When?10:30AM to 12 Noon Contact?Lud […]

Adults on the Autism Spectrum – Monthly Support Group Meeting

July 19, 2025, 10:30 am to Noon.   Join other adults on the autism spectrum in Little Rock to support each other! The group meets one Saturday each month. No registration or RSVP is required. It is free to attend. Reminder NEW LOCATION July 2025! Where?Fletcher Library Community Room823 Buchanan St, Little Rock, AR 72205 […]

Solutions for Our State’s IDD Community: A Collaborative Listening Session

You are invited to attend the GCDD Arkansas Virtual Listening Session on Monday evening, July 28th, from 6 pm-8 pm. The Council is developing our next five-year state plan, a work plan for activities starting 10/01/2026 and continuing through 09/30/2031. We need more input from Arkansans with intellectual and developmental disabilities! Please help us create […]

GCDD Executive Committee Meeting

The Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities Arkansas Executive Committee will meet on Monday, June 23, 2025, at 3:30 p.m. This is an online meeting/teleconference. This is a public meeting. If you wish to attend the meeting, please contact Scottie York. You will receive meeting information, directions and/or login instructions. Agenda (Subject to Change) 1. Call to […]

Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities Quarterly Meeting

The Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities will hold its quarterly business meeting on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at 10 am. This is a virtual, public meeting. If you wish to attend, or if you plan to attend and need specific supports or accommodations, please contact Scottie York. You will receive more detailed meeting information, directions […]

GCDD Public Policy and Outreach Committee Meeting

The Governors Council on Developmental Disabilities Public Policy and Outreach Committee meeting will be held via Zoom on Monday, June 2, 2025, at 3:30 pm. This is an online meeting / teleconference. This is a public meeting. If you wish to attend the meeting, or if you plan to attend and need specific supports or […]

GCDD State Plan and Implementation Committee Meeting

The Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities State Plan and Implementation Committee will hold a meeting via Google Meet on Friday, May 30, 2025, at 2:00 pm. This is an online meeting/teleconference. This is a public meeting. If you wish to attend the committee meeting, or if you plan to attend and need specific supports or […]

GCDD Nominating Committee Meeting

The Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities Arkansas Nominating Committee will meet on May 27th, 2025, at 5:00 pm, via Zoom. This is an online meeting / teleconference. This is a public meeting. If you wish to attend, or if you plan to attend and need specific supports or accommodations, please contact Scottie York. You will […]

GCDD Executive Committee Meeting

The Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities Arkansas’ Executive Committee will hold a meeting via Zoom on Friday, April 18, 2025, at 11:30 am. This is an online meeting/teleconference. This is a public meeting. If you wish to attend the meeting, please contact Scottie York. You will receive meeting information, directions and/or login instructions. Agenda (Subject to […]

DD Network Listening Session – Batesville 04/24

You are invited to our listening sessions in Batesville on April 24th! WHEN? 04/24/2025 (*two session options)* afternoon session at 3 PM – 4:30 PM* evening session at 6 PM – 7:30 PM WHERE? Batesville, Arkansas White River Health Center, Josephine Roger Conference Room B, 1710 Harrison St., Batesville, AR WHY? To hear your concerns and needs. The Council […]