Arkansas Task Force on Autism hears university, vocational and community program briefings

Apr 1, 2026

The Arkansas Legislative Task Force on Autism on April 1 heard presentations from the University of Arkansas on its EMPOWER and Autism Support Programs, a Pulaski Technical College 3D culinary vocational program for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and the SLS Community’s Cato Springs Village and Program Forge supports for neurodivergent adults.

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Representative Denise Jones Ennett, Co‑Chair of the Arkansas Legislative Task Force on Autism, opened the meeting in Little Rock on April 1 and recognized the first day of Autism Awareness Month before the Task Force heard three program briefings.

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