Services We Provide For Those with Special Needs

The Doni Martin Center for Developmental Services, Inc (DMC) provides services to individuals with disabilities ages 0-adult who reside in Clay, Lawrence and Randolph counties in Arkansas. We work with several agencies in Northeast Arkansas and across the state to provide these quality services to our clients, such as Arkansas Developmental Disabilities Services, Arkansas Department of Education and other agencies.

Providing Opportunities to Grow

It is our desire to provide opportunities to the greatest extent possible for individuals with developmental disabilities to reach their greatest potential in a setting that is not compatible with their individual needs and allows interaction with peers in an environment integrated with persons without disabilities, to provide community-based support services adapted to each individual’s needs and to encourage the development of independence.

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What We Offer

Take a moment to explore the range of services we offer for those with special needs below. For more information, give us a call today at (870) 892-4061.

Transportation
DMC will make available specialized transportation to all participants in our day habilitation programs. This service is provided in the community, to and from center activities, and for residents of the B.R.A.D. Group Home.
Supported Living
Ten individuals over the age of 18 live in the B.R.A.D. Group Home. The purpose is the provide an intermediate resident replacement for an individual with development disabilities with an eye toward more independent community living. Around the clock supervision is provided by staff. Goals attempt to address adaptive behavior levels, increase independent living skills, provide for others needs and supports and encourage community interaction.

Supported living services are also provided to individuals who live in the community in their own home. The purpose is to assist individuals to live independently with the lease amount of assistance required. Staff may help with shopping, money skills, making medical appointments or in other areas where the individual requires assistance to develop or maintain independence.

Corning Independent Living Center is affiliated with Black River Area Development. Residents in the five-apartment complex receive services from DMC or other community-based agencies.
Child & Adult Food Program
Meals are provided to clients of all ages during the provision of pre-school, school age and adult development services. These meals are subsidized by the USDA and are similar in nature to school lunch programs. Public schools are under contract with DMC to provide meals.
Day Services
School-aged students are referred to DMC by the resident school districts. Assessments and previous education, medical, behavioral and other evaluation information are considered in developing an individual education plan. A team including the parent, school district representatives, center representatives, medical and assessment personnel and other appropriate individuals determine placement. This service is available on a schedule similar to area public schools, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. Extended year services may also be available to eligible students. Individual goals and objectives may include center or community-based learning activities.

Individuals ages 21 through adult may receive adult development services. Following an assessment and determination of the individual's needs, an individual service plan is developed by a team including the individual, staff members, advocates, and family members/guardians. Adult development is available for approximately ten months of the year. The daily operating hours are 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. Goals and objectives may be implemented that include center or community-based activities.
Non-Discrimination Policy
Civil rights regulations and policies prohibit DMC from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in any of its programs.