Sail Boat was painted by Jamie in David Antonio’s art class at Profiles Enrichment Center, the adult development program at Independent Living Services.
This 11″ x 17″ painting is available for $75. A portion of the proceeds go straight to Jamie.
CONTACT
Bobby M. Kelly, III
bobby@indliving.org
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Flowers was painted by Terry in David Antonio’s art class at Profiles Enrichment Center, the adult development program at Independent Living Services.
“The program to me is basically what the title of the program says, Independent Living Services. They provide not only a good quality program at Independent Living Services, but I think they take that a step further to ensure that they provide a good quality of life for people. ”
– CHDC Superintendent Calvin Price
The House ILS Built, by far, is the most informative video about the roots of Independent Living Services. The House ILS Built was produced and directed by Mark Wilcken in commemoration of our 35th anniversary in 2005.
If you think it is time to help your community, now is the time to join the EcoFest team and become a part of something that involves fun, local food, activities, and an exploration of our environment!
An organizational meeting for the 2011 Conway EcoFest will be held Sunday, Jan. 16, at 1 p.m. at Profiles Enrichment Center, our adult development facility. Profiles Enrichment Center is located at 1105 Deer St.
directions to Profiles Enrichment Center
Lunch will be provided by the Green Cart Deli (GCD) between 12-12:45 for those who RSVP by 7 p.m. Friday through the contact option at www.ConwayEcoFest.com/contact or who call Debbie at 327-2105.
This meeting is geared towards anyone interested in considering assisting with (co)coordinating any small or large aspect of the event (e.g., t-shirts; water stations; kites; donations; art show; artistic designs/layout, murals; public-relations/communication or graphic design; waste issues; cardboard car derby; or assisting with the sections such as a cooking show; energy-efficient eco-homes/businesses; natural resources, energy, recycling, technology, etc.).
“Although EcoFest is not until September 10, 2011, planning now is crucial for coordination, especially given the time of year that EcoFest is held,” commented Debbie Plopper, event co-coordinator. “Time commitments and skill-sets needed vary tremendously, but there is a role for those who are new to this type of event, as well as for those with experience. Many are needed,” she added.
A second meeting for general information and volunteers is planned at the same location on Monday, Feb. 7, at 7 p.m; the Green Cart Deli will have food available from 6 to 6:45 p.m.
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Contact
Debbie Plopper
Conway EcoFest
Concept sketches, prepared by Barry Williams of Crafton Tull Sparks, illustrate different outdoor seating areas for residents of Conway Apartments. The proposed design moves the community dumpster to the opposite side of the drive, creates a new enclosure, adds a new curb and gutter, and adds a new concrete apron and a new concrete surface under all arbor structures.
Plans to provide shade have been ongoing since several mature trees were removed to avoid potential structural damage and to prevent further root damage to the facility’s underground sewer lines. The arbors will provide sitting areas that allow for breeze and light sun, but offer protection from the glare of direct sunlight.
Conway Apartments is home to 17 individuals (7 women & 10 men) with developmental/intellectual disabilities. Residents of Conway Apartments attend Profiles Enrichment Center, receive vocational training at Profiles Productions, and work for a variety of organizations in the Conway area.
Built in 1982, Conway Apartments was the first apartment complex built by Independent Living Services for people with developmental/intellectual disabilities in Conway.
Developmental disability is a term used to describe a long-term disability that begins any time from conception through age twenty-one (21) and is attributable to mental or physical impairments or a combination of physical and mental impairments. Common developmental disabilities include mental retardation, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, epilepsy, and autism spectrum disorder.
Although you may not always be able to recognize a person with a developmental disability, you will find that the person will have a less than average ability to function in a combination of at least three of the following major life activities: self-care, self-direction, communication, mobility, learning, capacity for independent living, and economic self-sufficiency. The range of services and supports needed by persons with developmental disabilities varies widely from one person to another.
Without appropriate services and supports, the choices open to people with developmental disabilities, including where they live, work, and play, are minimal. Without nonprofit community programs, many people with developmental disabilities would receive no services and supports at all.
Independent Living Services is licensed by DDS as a nonprofit community program, and we serve over 200 persons with developmental disabilities in Faulkner, Pulaski, White, Cleburne, Perry, Conway, Pope, and Van Buren Counties.
We provide these services, most of which are funded through the Arkansas Medicaid program, with an annual budget of over $6 million.
We employee a total of 375 full-time and part-time employees to provide these services.
In addition to being licensed by DDS as a nonprofit community program, we are also accredited nationally by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF).
Independent Living Services employs over 375 people and supports the needs of over 200 people with developmental and intellectual disabilities in central Arkansas.
