Services

ADVOCACY:

Mainstream helps individuals address barriers to independence, access, and community participation through information, education, self-advocacy support, and technical guidance.

INFORMATION & REFERRAL:

Mainstream's staff answers questions and connects individuals with resources related to independence, community programs, employment, housing, transportation, technology, health care, and other disability-related needs.

PEER SUPPORT:

Mainstream connects people with disabilities with one another for mutual support through support groups and peer networking. Groups are cross-disability and are based on consumer and community interests. These are not therapy groups.

TRAINING & EDUCATION:

Mainstream offers a broad range of trainings based on input from consumers and community partners. Training topics may include independent living skills, employment readiness, technology, safety, health care navigation, housing, transportation, financial literacy, cooking, wellness, and community participation.

Transition Services:

Mainstream provides information, technical assistance, and support to persons with disabilities who are in nursing homes or residential care facilities and who desire to return to community-based living in a setting of their choice. In addition, Mainstream provides transition assistance to youth between the ages of 16 and 22 who are preparing to move from school to employment, adult services, and greater community independence.

Pre-Employment Services:

Mainstream offers job-readiness classes with emphasis on interviewing, resume writing, workplace communication, job-search skills, and the skills needed to obtain and maintain employment. The program assists persons with disabilities in preparing for competitive employment and provides follow-up support as appropriate.

Ramp Program:

Mainstream's Ramp Program helps improve safe access to and from the home for people with mobility limitations. Mainstream coordinates this program with community partners and funding sources, including the City of Little Rock Community Development Block Grant Initiative, when funding is available. Ramps are constructed in accordance with applicable accessibility and safety standards.

ADA Technical Assistance:

Mainstream provides information and technical assistance to consumers, businesses, and community organizations regarding disability-related access requirements, reasonable accommodations, and applicable disability laws, with support from regional and national ADA technical assistance resources.

Resource Library

Mainstream maintains a resource library with books, technology, educational materials, and other resources designed to help people with disabilities, families, professionals, and community organizations stay informed about independent living, employment, accessibility, community resources, and other topics of importance.

Voter Registration

Mainstream is an authorized voter registration site and provides nonpartisan information and assistance related to voter registration and accessible participation in the voting process.