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Urgent Help Needed!

Are you aware that service such as the day programs, residential programs, occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech therapy, early intervention, and home and community based waiver services for Arkansans with Developmental Disabilities are in danger of being cut in the federal budget fight?  Congress is considering large cuts to Medicaid which funds these services. READ MORE >

Welcome to First Step

All of our lives are affected to some degree by loved ones who have disabilities or have some form of mental illness.  First Step is here to help improve the quality of life in the community by helping those with developmental disabilities become more independent. Established in 1958, First Step is a place where children and adults with developmental disabilities receive educational and therapeutic service in a community setting. 

Developmental Delays range from minor setbacks to severe problems.  Our role is to help each person develop the skills and behavior necessary to take the critical first step toward a more fulfilling life style.

“We are committed to helping ordinary families faced with extraordinary circumstances get the help they need.”

- Pam Bland, Executive Director, First Step. Inc.

 First Steps 2012 Walk for Children

Chairman – Jim Randall

The First Step Foundation announced today that Realtor Jim Randall will serve as Chairperson of the 2012 First Step’s Walk for Children.  2012 will mark the third year of this annual signature event to benefit the foundation.  Mr. Randall will lead the efforts by recruiting leaders from the various industries in the Hot Springs area.  These leaders recruit team captains within their industry.  The captains recruit teams of five to twelve walkers.   Each team is asked to raise $1,000.

“I am excited about working with the First Step Foundation on the 2012 Walk for Children.  I hope our work serves to raise awareness of the plight of individuals with disabilities and the role of First Step in our community,” Randall said.

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