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DDS director outlines services and waivers available to Arkansans with developmental disabilities
Summary
Jennifer Brezee, director of the Division of Developmental Disabilities Services at the Arkansas Department of Human Services, summarized DDS services and waiver programs and discussed eligibility and service design as recorded in Exhibit D.
Jennifer Brezee, Director of the Division of Developmental Disabilities Services at the Arkansas Department of Human Services, presented an overview of DDS services and waiver programs to the task force during the Nov. 17, 2025 meeting.
Brezee described the purpose and structure of DDS-provided services and referenced Exhibit D for full program details and statutory authority. The presentation covered the range of waiver services available to eligible individuals with developmental disabilities and clarified application and eligibility processes for families and providers. The transcript lists the presentation and the exhibit reference but does not transcribe specific eligibility thresholds or benefit levels.
Brezee’s overview was presented for informational and oversight purposes to inform task force members about available state-administered services and to help frame subsequent presentations about waiver outcomes and rehabilitation services.
Next steps were not recorded in the transcribed excerpt; any follow-up requests or data requests would appear in fuller meeting minutes or subsequent sessions.
