Member Spotlight:

KeArus Henderson - Public Policy and Outreach Committee

Council member KeArus Henderson wanted to share a few words with you in this month’s member spotlight.

"My name is KeArus Henderson. I was born and raised in Little Rock, Arkansas. I love being with family and friends. The Lord is first in my life, I grow strength in just knowing him. I am basically a happy person. My hobbies are watching sports and movies. I like eating out with family, laughing, and talking with them. My 86-year-old great-grandmother is an inspiration to me. She is so full of life and very caring. I am still her baby. I am blessed to have my mother, Tangela, stepfather, Kevin, my sister, Deszan, grandparents, Wally and Linda, aunts, uncles and cousins who are great advocates in my life, overseeing my health and wellness." 

My purpose in this life is to live life to the fullest. I don’t have any space for those who are filled with hatred or negativity and have a possessive and controlling spirit. In short, I want to live and let live.

Henderson lives in Little Rock, Arkansas. He serves on the Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities Public Policy and Outreach Committee.

Thank you, KeArus, for your service with the Council and for reminding us to live life to the fullest.

Empowering Self Advocacy

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Browse countless resources from GCDD available to self-advocates and families of individuals living with a disability by clicking the button below. 

https://gcdd.arkansas.gov/resources/advocacy/

Community Events

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Community Connections Calendar - Check it out!

• November 23 - Thanksgiving 🦃

• November 24 - Black Friday

• November 27 - Cyber Monday

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The News Corner

• 5 Words Not to Use when Discussing Students with Disabilities - We Are Teachers
• Walmart Adds Permanent Sensory-Friendly Shopping Hours - Disability Scoop
• ADA Preparations for Black Friday Traffic - ADA
• Look for the Ability, not the Disability - Mastercard

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Have you participated in one of our activities or funded program activities (training, events, etc.)? We would love to hear your story. Please share the impact that participating in our sponsored activity made in your life!

Download and fill it out electronically (or print the form, fill it out, scan it) and email it to our staff at ddcstaff@dfa.arkansas.gov to submit your story. You can even mail it to our office at Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities Arkansas, 1515 W. 7th Street, Suite 320-330 Little Rock, AR 72201



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