Residential and Community Based Support Day Services Transportation Supported Employment
Independence, Purpose and Dignity for individuals with disabilities.
 
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OUR

FACILITIES

 

  • Conway Apartments

  • Fax 501-336-8159

  • 607 S. German Ln. Conway, AR 72034

 

  • Patterson House

  • 1627 Tyler St. Conway, AR 72032

 

  • Schneider House

  • Fax 501-329-9374

  • 350 Hubbard Rd. Conway, AR 72034

 

  • Florentz Estates

  • Fax 501-327-0653

  • 1125 Addybrook Lane, Conway, AR 72032

 

  • Reynolds House

  • Fax 501-329-6619

  • 1617 Independence, Conway, Ar 72034

 

  • South Blvd

    1805 South Blvd. Conway, AR 72034

 

  • Greenbrier Apartments

  • Fax 501-679-5476

  • 96 Cedar St. Greenbrier, AR 72058

 

  • Ross House

  • 1619 Independence, Conway, AR 72034

 
 

Our History

Independent Living Services was founded by Peggy Schneider in 1970 after Title XIX was introduced into law. Title XIX established “everyone has the right to live in the least restrictive environment possible,” and state agencies received federal funding to help turn this into a reality.

ILS used their first grant to purchase a home to act as a stepping stone for emerging adults with disabilities to learn skills that would ultimately lead to more independent lifestyles.

 
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1970

Ross House opened, ILS’s first group home

1977

Reynolds House opened, ILS’s second group home

1982

Conway Apartments opens its doors

1990

Schneider House opens, an ICF/IID for people with disabilities.

1996

Profiles Enrichment Center opened, ILS’s adult day program

2001

Greenbrier Apartments opens, a 17 unit outdoor apartment complex

2011

ILS moves into our new 32,000 sq. ft. building in Conway

In 2019, ILS won the Greenbrier Non-Profit Business of the Year! - Our consumers who participate in Profile Productions shred and recycle 10,000 lbs of paper per month! - We provide services to 250 people with intellectual disabilities in the Centra…

Board Of Directors

 

Our board of directors include community leaders, business leaders, entrepreneurs, and family members of individuals served by ILS. We continue to provide quality service to the intellectually disabled community of Central Arkansas thanks to the efforts of our following members:

 

INDEPENDENT LIVING SERVICES BOARD

 

  • Jason Hansen

  • PRESIDENT

  • Eric Treat

  • VICE PRESIDENT

  • Alan White

  • SECRETARY

 

  • Kathleen Atkins

  • Melissa Britton

  • Jayme Lemon

 

  • Josh Linden

  • Umang Patel

  • Robert Stevens

  • David Williams

 
 

CREATIVE LIVING BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Cathy Acre

Peggy Schneider

Barbara Spradlin

James Plaxco

OUR

Executive Team

 
 

Elissa Douglas, Executive Director
501-327-5234 x 302
elissa@indliving.org

Richard Davis, Community Program Director
501-327-5234 x 303
richard.davis@indliving.org


Robert Wright, Director of Development & Supported Employment

501-358-6567
robert@indliving.org


Sharita Jenkins, Residential Program Director

501-327-5234 x 304

sharita.jenkins@indliving.org

 
 
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CONTACT US

 

Administrative Offices
(501) 327-5234 Phone
(501) 548-6432 Fax
615 E. Robins St., Conway, AR 72032

Finance Office
(501) 358-6192 Phone
(501) 327-7251 Fax
1615 Independence, Conway, AR 72034
P.O. Box 1070 Conway, AR 72033 Mailing Address

Profiles Enrichment Center
(501) 327-5234 Phone
(501) 548-6432 Fax
615 East Robins St, Conway, AR 72032

Supported Employment
(501) 358-6567 Phone
(501) 358-6646 Fax
1014 Main St. Ste. 1, Conway, AR 72032

 
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