Jonesboro, AR — (Contributed) — July 25, 2025 — The Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities will host two listening sessions for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and their families in August.
The first session will be from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., and the second will be from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 29, at the RESTORE Hub at Arkansas State University, located at 2301 E. Johnson Ave.
The session will be an open forum for individuals with IDD and their families to voice their concerns while also learning about resources. Participants can choose which session time they prefer to participate in by registering either by filling out the form here or by calling the RESTORE Hub at (870) 680-8062.
The Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities (GCDD or Council) promotes integration, disability inclusion, and independence for Arkansans with developmental disabilities (DD).
It identifies the most pressing needs of the DD community in Arkansas and addresses those needs by conducting outreach, fostering change and supporting capacity-building efforts.
The Council works to improve the independence and productivity of Arkansans with developmental disabilities and to ensure their integration into the community. Key activities include
- Increasing and strengthening self-advocacy participation across the state
- Supporting programs to identify and remove barriers to information, services and support
- Advocating for policy changes to increase competitive, integrated employment
- Developing and supporting coalitions
- Encouraging advocacy to keep policymakers informed about disability issues
The RESTORE (Research, Education, Service, Transition and Outreach through Reflective Engagement) Hub at A-State strives to improve the quality of life for all communities through research, education, services, innovation and collaboration.
The RESTORE Hub at A-State is a social and behavioral sciences research institute specializing in research, problem-solving, and implementation science.