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The video below provides background information on how Independent Living Services started with the group home above and blossomed into the organization it is today.

Happy People was painted by Dean in David Antonio’s art class at Profiles Enrichment Center, our adult day program in Conway.

We’ve stumbled upon several old photographs during our move to our new facility on East Robins Street in Conway. Although all of the photos we have found are great, none carry the same amount of historical significance as the photos below.

These photographs were taken shortly after the first group of men were released from the Arkansas Children’s Colony, now known as the Conway Human Development Center, over 40 years ago. We’re working on scanning and cataloging all of our old photos. Stay tuned for more.

Background
In 1970, Title XIX established, as law, that “everyone has the right to live in the least restrictive environment possible.” Through Title XIX federal funds were distributed to state agencies. It was from those funds that Independent Living Services received its first grant. In less than a year, ILS opened its doors to its first residents.

 

Wild Hibiscus was painted by Al Coleman in David Antonio’s art class at Profiles Enrichment Center, our adult day program in Conway.

Frogs was painted by an unknown artist in David Antonio’s art class at Profiles Enrichment Center, our adult day program in Conway.