Families of Arkansans with disabilities urge lawmakers for faster work on clearing waitlist

Families of Arkansans with disabilities are urging lawmakers to expedite services, arguing that a 2027 timeline for clearing the current waiting list is insufficient.
Arkansans whose loved ones are seeking supportive services for complex disabilities continued Friday to urge lawmakers to clear a waiting list of nearly 2,500, saying the promise of relief in 2027 is not enough. Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders and the Department of Human Services announced in September that they will work to provide affordable in-home […]
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