Southeast Arkansas Independent Living Services

08/04/2026

Your friendly reminder that the 2026 Midterm Elections are 3 months out! That means that you only have 2 months to register to vote if you haven't already!

Some helpful tips and reminders:
- You must be a U.S. citizen, Arkansas resident, 18+ years old, and have no felony convictions in order to register to vote in the State of Arkansas!
- You must fill out a paper Voter Registration Application
- You can find a Voter Registration Application at your local county clerk office, the DMV, a public library, or right here at Disability Rights Arkansas (and so many other places)!
- You can also request a form online or print your own form on the Arkansas Secretary of State website!

For more information or to find where you can register to vote, click here: https://www.sos.arkansas.gov/elections/voter-information/voter-registration-information

08/04/2026

07/30/2026

Looking for a career where you can make a difference every day?

Join the Arkansas Area Agency on Aging of Southeast Arkansas (AAASEA) and become part of a team dedicated to helping older adults live with independence, dignity, and quality of life.

👉 Explore current openings and apply today: www.aaasea.org/careers

07/30/2026

DONATIONS NEEDED! Please help us replenish canned fruits, vegetables, tomatoes, and spaghetti sauce. See list below.

07/30/2026

🚨🎒 JEFFERSON COUNTY… DON’T MISS THIS INCREDIBLE COMMUNITY GIVEAWAY! 🎒🚨

Get ready for what is being called one of the LARGEST Back-to-School Giveaways in Jefferson County!

On Saturday, August 1, First Ward Living Grace Pantry is helping families get ready for the new school year by giving away FREE school supplies, groceries, hygiene products, household essentials, toiletries, and so much more! 💙📚

⭐ Special Guests: The UAPB Golden Lions Football Team and Coaches will be on hand as VIP volunteers, serving the community and giving back in a big way!

📍 Location: 1201 Commerce Road, Pine Bluff
📍 Right next to the old Belair School
🚶 Please line up at the old Belair School.

🗓️ Saturday, August 1
⏰ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

This is more than just a giveaway—it’s neighbors helping neighbors and making sure our students have the supplies they need to start the school year with confidence.

A huge thank you to First Ward Living Grace Pantry, the Arkansas Foodbank, UAPB Football, and everyone working together to make this event happen.

📢 Please SHARE this post so every family in Jefferson County has a chance to attend!

07/28/2026

🚨🎒🔥 PINE BLUFF — GET READY! PROJECT FRESH IS BACK! 🔥🎒🚨

School is right around the corner, and the Pine Bluff Black Firefighters Association B.R.A.V.E. is helping our children start the school year FRESH, PREPARED & READY TO WIN! 📚✏️💪🏾

🎉 PROJECT FRESH: BACK-TO-SCHOOL SUPPLIES GIVEAWAY 🎉

📅 Saturday, August 8th
⏰ 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Bethel New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church
1115 Commerce Road | Pine Bluff, Arkansas

And this is MORE than just a school supply giveaway! Bring the family out for:

🏰 Bounce Houses
🍔 FREE Food
🍧 Snow Cones
🎶 Music
🎁 Door Prizes
🎒 Back-to-School Supplies

🔥 PARENTS, YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS THIS! Come out, bring the kids, enjoy the fun, and help get them excited and prepared for a successful new school year!

👏🏾 A BIG salute to the Pine Bluff Black Firefighters Association and all of the community sponsors and partners coming together to pour into our youth.

📲 SHARE, SHARE, SHARE! Tag a parent, grandparent, auntie, uncle, or anyone with school-aged children who needs to know about PROJECT FRESH!

For more information, contact Mozell Gipson at (870) 692-2953 or Kahdijah Miller at (870) 939-9285.

07/28/2026

Today marks the 36th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a civil rights law that protects the rights of people with disabilities in all areas of life.

According to 2022 data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 1 in 4 U.S. adults have some type of disability. This number continues to grow due to increases in noncommunicable diseases and people living longer, which may increase the likelihood of experiencing disability related to aging.

U.S. Census Bureau data shows that 10.5 million U.S. adults with disabilities were employed in 2024. Data from the Social Security Administration (SSA) shows that 1 in 4 workers who were age 20 in 2022 are expected to become disabled before reaching retirement age.

Disability is part of being human and is integral to the human experience. People with disabilities are a diverse group, and disability intersects with factors such as s*x, age, religion, race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status. Disability impacts all of us, and anyone can experience a disability at some point in life.

As the ADA turns 36 today, let’s use this milestone to increase awareness of disability and continue learning about the law that protects the rights of people with disabilities. We started our ADA Anniversary social media campaign last month, sharing different resources related to disability and the ADA every week. We compiled this information into a list of resources for you to access and share.
Link: Linktr.ee/ADA36

Share this information, and help us increase awareness of the ADA!

Happy 36th Anniversary to the ADA! Happy 35th Anniversary to the Great Lakes ADA Center!

07/23/2026

Thank you to the following businesses for their very generous monetary donation to the Area Agency on Aging’s annual Beat the Heat Fan Drive. Pine Bluff Heating And Air, Fairfield Community Federal Credit Union, Highland Pellets Page, Ralph Robinson & Son Funeral Directors, and Code Alert Security. Your generosity will help many of our Senior and Disabled Citizens stay cool during the extreme summer heat.