Medicaid Waiver

Alternative Community Services Waiver

The ACS Waiver is a Medicaid funded program for individuals with developmental disabilities with an age of onset before age 22. Rather than living in an institution like the Conway Human Development Center, the ACS Waiver allows individuals with developmental disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community.

The program is designed to support and assist individuals in acquiring, retaining and improving the skills and abilities necessary to live independently in home and community-based settings.

Services Provided

84 children and adults in their own home in the community

88 adults in facilities operated by Independent Living Services

Resources from the Arkansas Waiver Association

Arkansas Waiver Guide

Arkansas Guide to Services for Children with Developmental Disabilities

Guide to Adult Services

DDS Certification Standards

Family Checklist for Selecting a Provider

Arkansas DDS