University of Central Arkansas presents ASCEND program, seeks ideas on activity options

Jan 13, 2026

Dr. Debbie Dailey and Jeremy Gillam described the UCA ASCEND program to the Task Force and solicited suggestions for expanding alternative activity options for students with autism. The presentation was listed as Exhibit D; no funding or implementation dates were recorded.

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Dr. Debbie Dailey, interim dean of the College of Education at the University of Central Arkansas, and Jeremy Gillam, director of governmental affairs and external relations at UCA, presented the ASCEND program to the Arkansas Legislative Task Force on Autism on Jan. 13, 2026.

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