An Inclusive Workplace is a Better Workplace
What's Happening This October?
Keep scrolling to discover the latest activities, events and updates from the
Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities!
October is National Disability
Employee Awareness Month
National Disability Employment Awareness Month gives advocates a chance to talk about Competitive, Integrated Employment of people with disabilities in Arkansas.

The NDEAM Arkansas 2022 Kickoff Event took place at the Arkansas State Capitol earlier this month.

For more photos of the event, check out our Facebook post:



Get Your COVID-19 Shot Today!
Arkansans 5 and up are eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine! Do your part to help flatten the curve today.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) highly encourages those with developmental disabilities to get the shot to prevent themselves and the people around them from contracting the virus.

Learn more by visiting Our Best Shot is the Shot.
Little Rock's First Inclusive Playground Opens
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photo credit: Daniel Breen

Exciting news! The Unlimited Playground, a $1 million project in historic MacArthur Park in Little Rock, is officially open.

The playground, built for children of all abilities, is on the east side of the park, just south of the Arkansas Korean War Veterans Memorial.
Do You Have an Upcoming Event?

If you have an upcoming event, you can submit it to our calendar!

We would love to add it!
The Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities (GCDD) consists of 23 members who are appointed by the Governor. Council members representing the principal state agencies are appointed by the Governor without a term expiration date and serve at the pleasure of the Governor.

Interested applicants must fill out an online application here.

The Council
Adults on Autism Spectrum Support Group Meeting
Don't forget about the Adults on Autism Spectrum Support Group Meeting Saturday, October 22! It's a great opportunity to join other adults on the spectrum to socialize and support each other.

For a calendar of the 2022 monthly meetings, click here.
Don't Forget to Vote!

Early voting begins Monday, October 24 for the Arkansas General Election 2022. Vote between the hours of 8 a.m. and 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday. Early voting ends at 5 p.m. on the Monday prior to the election.
Find Your polling location by searching here.
Disability: Part of the Equity Equation
In recognition of the important role people with disabilities play in a diverse and inclusive American workforce, the theme for National Disability Employment Awareness Month 2022 is “Disability: Part of the Equity Equation.”

Watch this video for a closer look what this means for you.