Arkansas Enterprises for the Developmentally Disabled Opens New Resource Center

Arkansas Enterprises for the Developmentally Disabled (AEDD) celebrates the grand opening of its new Resource Center this afternoon in North Little Rock.

The North Little Rock Chamber of Commerce and President/Chief Executive Officer, Terry Hartwick will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony at one o'clock before tours of the facility get underway.

Guest speakers at the event will include:

• North Little Rock Mayor Joe Smith
• Former State Representative Barry Hyde
• State Representative Eddie Armstrong
• Heart of Arkansas United Way Vice President B.J. Bowen
• 2012 AEDD Auxiliary Chairman Carol Slattery

AEDD is a private, non-profit organization and United Way Agency established in 1971. It provides services to children and adults with developmental disabilities, and preschool-aged children with developmental disabilities or delays. AEDD's services reach 17 Arkansas counties and the organization is licensed to provide residential and community-based services throughout the entire state of Arkansas.
 
In addition to residential and community-based services, AEDD operates the Lacy Landers Skills Training Center, a 60,000 square foot production facility in southwest Little Rock that offers work opportunities, adult development, skills training and therapies. AEDD also provides early intervention and preschool learning for children of all abilities at the Sammie Gail Sanders Children's Learning Center in North Little Rock.

The goal of AEDD is to maximize the potential of each person served. Its new Resource Center aims to provide integration into the community in the least restrictive and most appropriate environment possible.

Click here for more information on AEDD's services and volunteer opportunities.