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Disability services in Pulaski County, Arkansas

1,814 listings serve Pulaski County: 156 Confirmed Profiles and 1,658 Registry Listings, plus 175 organizations that serve the whole country.

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Listings that serve the county in each area. 292 more serve people with any disability.

Intellectual and Developmental198Mental and Behavioral Health538Physical and Mobility484Sensory91Neurological and Chronic Health354Veterans and Military Families77

How to get services in Pulaski County

Most long-term supports are paid for by Medicaid, often through a waiver program. Start with Medicaid, then get on the program that fits. Where a program uses local offices, the office for Pulaski County is shown.

Start here Arkansas Medicaid · Arkansas Department of Human Services, Division of County Operations

Apply online (opens in a new tab) · Call (855) 372-1084 · Your local DHS county office

Yes. Arkansas gives Medicaid automatically to people who get SSI.

Aged, blind and disabled Medicaid gives full coverage to people 65 and older and to people Social Security finds blind or disabled who meet income and resource rules. Long-term services include nursing facility care, Living Choices assisted living, ARChoices, the CES Waiver and PACE. Medicare Savings Programs help with Medicare costs.

For children: TEFRA. Children under 19 with a disability who live at home can get Medicaid. Some families pay a monthly premium based on income.

If you work: Workers with Disabilities. Full Medicaid for working people with disabilities ages 16 to 65 who have a Social Security disability decision.

Steps

  1. Apply online at Access Arkansas, or ask your local DHS county office for a paper application.
  2. If you have a disability and low income, also apply for SSI at Social Security.
  3. For a child with a disability, fill out the TEFRA application packet and give it to your county office.
  4. Call 1-855-372-1084 if you have questions about your application.
  5. Watch for letters from DHS and send any papers they ask for.

Have these ready

  • Social Security number
  • Proof of income
  • Proof of Arkansas address
  • Bank and resource statements
  • Disability decision letter from Social Security, if you have one

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Intellectual and developmental disabilities, and autism

Autism Waiver Has a waiting list

Children with an autism diagnosis ages 18 months to 5 years who meet ICF/IID level of care. Services must start before the 5th birthday and last up to 3 years.

Start with: Arkansas Division of Developmental Disabilities Services (DDS) · (501) 683-5687 · Website (opens in a new tab)

DDS says there is typically a waitlist for an Autism Waiver slot.

Steps

  1. See your child's Arkansas Medicaid primary care doctor (PCP) about your concerns.
  2. The PCP screens your child and refers you for an autism evaluation.
  3. Get the diagnosis from a team or from two of three clinician types (doctor, psychologist, speech pathologist).
  4. Contact DDS at 501-683-5687 to apply for the Autism Waiver.
  5. Apply early. Services must start before age 5.

About this program (opens in a new tab) · Providers for Pulaski County

PASSE Program (Provider-led Arkansas Shared Savings Entity) No waiting list

Medicaid members on the CES Waiver or its waitlist, people in a private DD ICF, and people with a behavioral health diagnosis whose Independent Assessment shows Tier 2 or higher.

Start with: Arkansas PASSE program (beneficiary support line) · (833) 402-0672 · Website (opens in a new tab)

PASSE enrollment is based on assessed need, not a wait list.

Steps

  1. Get full Medicaid first.
  2. Get an Independent Assessment, or join the CES Waiver or its waitlist.
  3. DHS enrolls you in a PASSE health plan.
  4. Meet your care coordinator and make a person-centered service plan.
  5. During open enrollment, call 1-833-402-0672 by October 31 to switch plans.

About this program (opens in a new tab) · Providers for Pulaski County

Brain injury, HIV, and complex medical needs

Arkansas' Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA-like) No waiting list

Children under 19 with a disability who live at home and would otherwise need institutional care. Parent income does not block eligibility, but some families pay a sliding premium.

Start with: Your DHS county office · (855) 372-1084 · Website (opens in a new tab)

DHS pages do not describe a wait list for TEFRA.

Steps

  1. Get the TEFRA application packet.
  2. Fill it out and give it to your local DHS county office.
  3. Send the medical records the packet asks for.
  4. If approved, pay the premium if one applies to your family.
  5. Call 1-855-372-1084 with questions.

About this program (opens in a new tab) · Providers for Pulaski County

Older adults and people with physical disabilities

Choices in Homecare Waiver No waiting list

Adults 21 to 64 with a physical disability, or people 65 and older, who meet intermediate nursing home level of care, meet financial rules and need at least one service.

Start with: Choices in Living Resource Center (Arkansas DAABHS) · (866) 801-3435 · Website (opens in a new tab)

Arkansas reported no waiting list for older adults and adults with physical disabilities in the 2026 KFF survey.

Steps

  1. Call the Choices in Living Resource Center at 1-866-801-3435.
  2. Ask to apply for ARChoices in Homecare.
  3. A nurse checks if you meet nursing home level of care.
  4. Apply for Medicaid through your DHS county office or Access Arkansas.
  5. Pick a provider for your services.

Apply or start here (opens in a new tab) · About this program (opens in a new tab) · Providers for Pulaski County

Living Choices Assisted Living Waiver No waiting list

People 65 and older, or adults 21 to 64 with a physical disability, who meet intermediate nursing home level of care, meet financial rules and need at least one service in an assisted living facility.

Start with: Choices in Living Resource Center (Arkansas DAABHS) or DHS county office · (866) 801-3435 · Website (opens in a new tab)

Arkansas reported no waiting list for older adults and adults with physical disabilities in the 2026 KFF survey.

Steps

  1. Call your local DHS county office or the Choices in Living Resource Center at 1-866-801-3435.
  2. Ask about the Living Choices assisted living program.
  3. Get a level of care assessment.
  4. Apply for Medicaid.
  5. Choose a participating assisted living facility.

Apply or start here (opens in a new tab) · About this program (opens in a new tab) · Providers for Pulaski County

Other programs

Community and Employment Support Waiver Has a waiting list

Arkansans of any age with an intellectual or developmental disability expected to last indefinitely who need substantial support in at least 3 life areas.

Start with: Arkansas DDS Intake and Referral · (501) 683-5687 · Website (opens in a new tab)

There is a waitlist. People move into slots in the order they were added. DDS sends a letter each year to update contact information.

Steps

  1. Call DDS Intake and Referral at 501-683-5687, or submit an online request for services.
  2. Send medical records so the clinical team can check level of care.
  3. If approved, your name goes on the CES Waiver waitlist.
  4. While you wait, apply for Medicaid, ARKids First or TEFRA at access.arkansas.gov.
  5. When a slot opens, DDS contacts you to start the waiver.

Apply or start here (opens in a new tab) · About this program (opens in a new tab) · Providers for Pulaski County

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Confirmed Profiles based in Pulaski County

Organizations checked by ConnectIDD with an address in the county, A to Z. Many more serve the county from nearby.

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