Arkansas Disability Coalition

06/09/2026

Real stories. Real talk.

Join FCSN’s I’ve Been There Series—a free, one-hour Zoom where young adults with disabilities share what the transition to adult life actually looks like.

🗓 June 30 | 6:00–7:00 PM
💻 Virtual (Zoom) | Free

Hear what helped, what was hard, and what they wish they knew sooner. Ask questions, share, or just listen—you belong in this space.

Register here: https://fcsn.org/event/ive-been-there-series/2026-06-30/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign&utm_content=ap_pxclujespy

06/09/2026

🎬 ONE WEEK until the Arc Film Festival!

We’re counting down the days until an evening filled with inspiring stories, meaningful conversations, and films that celebrate adults with disabilities and their unique experiences. ❤️

These films shine a light on creativity, acceptance, and the importance of building a more inclusive community for everyone.

We can’t wait to share this special night with you!

📅 June 16
🕖 7 PM
📍 Grace Community Church

06/09/2026

June is Children’s Vision Awareness Month
Clear vision helps children learn, grow, and connect with the world around them. Yet, vision problems can often go unnoticed—especially in young children or those with special health care needs.

At Family Voices, we encourage families and caregivers to:
- Schedule regular vision screenings and eye exams
- Pay attention to signs like squinting, headaches, or difficulty focusing
- Talk with providers about how vision impacts learning, development, and behavior

06/09/2026

Brain Injury Support Group -
This support group offers opportunities for understanding shared experiences and resources for survivors living with a brain injury or supporting someone who has a brain injury. Our partnership with UAMS is special because it allows us to connect individuals with brain injury resources.
Facilitator: NeCol Whitehead
[email protected]
Hybrid, In-Person & Virtual

06/09/2026

06/08/2026

Please be careful during this heat advisory ...

As the weather starts to get warmer, it's important to remember that extreme heat can quickly become dangerous—especially for our elderly neighbors, disabled individuals, veterans, young children, and pets.

A simple phone call, text message, or knock on the door could make all the difference. Check in on family, friends, and neighbors to make sure they have air conditioning or fans, plenty of water, access to medications, a cool place to rest, and transportation if assistance is needed.

Never leave pets outside without shade and fresh water, and never leave children or animals unattended in a vehicle—even for a short time.

During periods of extreme heat, cooling locations such as Town Hall, libraries, grocery stores, and other public facilities may be available.

Stay safe, stay hydrated, and look out for one another.

06/08/2026

The Arkansas heat advisory times may vary from the out-of-state poster's timeframe. But this is great information regarding Know the Signs.

It's going to be a hot one! As our area has been placed under a heat advisory from 12-10pm on Tuesday, June 9, make sure to stay safe and hydrated if you have to be outdoors. It's also important to know the signs and symptoms of heat-related illnesses. For more heat safety tips, visit https://bit.ly/4aUxp6M.

06/08/2026

*HEAT ADVISORY TUESDAY

* WHAT...Heat index values near or above 105 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central, eastern, north central, southeast,
and western Arkansas.

* WHEN...From noon to 8 PM CDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.

~Erica~

06/08/2026