Farewell to the Dancing King from the CEO
I still remember the first time we met. You were a teenager, maybe 14 or so, and I was just getting started with my 20’s. You wore your signature flat bill hat, walked with your customary “old-man”...
View ArticleEssential
By March 11 of 2000, I had officially worked as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) at Arkansas Support Network (ASN) for 10 days. Ten days was long enough for me to know that this was important work...
View ArticleDirect Support Professionals, THANK YOU.
This week is Direct Support Professional Recognition Week! Direct Support Professionals are the backbone and foundation of our mission. It is their work that creates inclusive spaces in our...
View Article“It is our belief that everyone has the right to live..”
“We recognize and support every person’s right to be included in the life of the community.It is our belief that every person has the right to live in a loving home and in a caring community as an...
View Article“Thank You” Is Not Enough
In March, just before the explosion of virus-related confusion and chaos, I celebrated my 20th anniversary at Arkansas Support Network. I was 19 years old when I started working at ASN as a part-time...
View ArticleCOVID-19: Resources & Suggestions
Over the past several days, our ASN team has worked diligently to research and pull together information that may be useful to the individuals and families we support as well as direct support...
View ArticleA Message Regarding COVID-19 from the CEO of Arkansas Support Network
Throughout our communities, we are all significantly impacted by the very real threat of coronavirus. Many organizations, services, and businesses have announced closures and cancelations in an effort...
View ArticleJuaneva Forbush: the First DSP-1 Direct Support Professional in Arkansas
Juaneva Forbush is one of 20 ASN Direct Support Professionals who recently applied for and was accepted to ASN’s pilot training program, the ASN DSP Academy. As a member of the academy, she was given...
View Article2019 at ASN: A year to be proud of
You’ve probably heard by now that it is Holiday Season in the world of nonprofits, also known as End-of-Year. There’s a strong likelihood that you’ve received 20 or more emails, postcards, social...
View ArticleElection Day with Dallas & Jim
At Arkansas Support Network, the relationships formed between our staff and those we support are invaluable. On November 3rd, Dallas voted for the first time with his support staff, Jim. Jim was so...
View ArticleFinishing Strong- What Can We Achieve Together?
As a friend and supporter of Arkansas Support Network, you know that our mission is to recognize and support every person’s right to be included in the life of the community. However, you may not know...
View ArticleArkansas Support Network 25th Annual Honors Luncheon (July 18, 2018)
Thirty years ago, it began with a dream, a cause that couldn’t be ignored, and remarkable perseverance. Six mothers came together to combat the ideology that individuals with disabilities need to be...
View ArticleMeet Brent Barker!
In less than a week, Arkansas Support Network (ASN) is celebrating its 30th Anniversary during our 25th Annual Honors Luncheon. For 30 years, we have partnered with hundreds of families to ensure...
View ArticleASN To Host 25th Annual Honors Luncheon and 30th Anniversary Celebration
Arkansas Support Network will host its 25th annual Honors Luncheon along with celebrating ASN’s 30th anniversary on Wednesday, July 18, 2018, at 11:30am at Mermaids in Fayetteville. The event will...
View ArticleASN CEO, Dr. Syard Evans, to be Keynote Speaker for “Embrace Your Voice”...
Dr. Syard Evans, CEO Lawrence, KS – The University of Kansas has invited our very own, Dr. Syard Evans, to be a keynote speaker on April 9th, 2018, at an event titled “Embrace Your Voice.” This event...
View ArticleA New Year Begins…
Happy New Year! Today is not only the beginning of 2018, it’s also the beginning of my role as CEO at Arkansas Support Network. I am both excited and honored to have the opportunity to lead the...
View ArticleHappy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving from everyone at Arkansas Support Network. Today, and every day, we give thanks for the amazing people we encounter on a daily basis. To the employees who work hard to ensure that...
View ArticleBreaking Barriers– Heritage High School Student Inducted into National Honor...
Justin Zielke becomes first Heritage High School Student receiving special education services to be inducted into National Honor Society (NHS). There are no limits for those with developmental...
View ArticleArkansas Support Network Stays the Course
Kyle Kellams interviews soon-to-be CEO, Dr. Syard Evans on Ozark at Large. Dr. Evans will become the new CEO at Arkansas Support Network Jan. 1, 2018 when Dr. Keith Vire, the leader of ASN for the...
View ArticleElection Day with Dallas & Jim
At Arkansas Support Network, the relationships formed between our staff and those we support are invaluable. On November 3rd, Dallas voted for the first time with his support staff, Jim. Jim was so...
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