Arkansas Rehabilitation Services

Arkansas Transition Services

Charting the Path to Positive Post-School Outcomes - This interactive tool covers all the components in writing a Transition Plan. Clicking on each colored box will provide more information and resources for each component, such as assessment suggestions, examples of compliant goals, activities, courses of study, writing an annual goal that relates to the student’s post school goals and when and how to coordinate services with adult agencies. Be sure to click on the title as well to find some student success stories!

Comprehensive Transition Programs in Arkansas 

Jefferson County Digital Resource Map

Arkansas JobLink - This website can assist job seekers in finding jobs, training, and career opportunities; employers in posting jobs and connecting with qualified candidates statewide; and training providers in registering programs to reach job seekers across Arkansas.

Project AWIN - Information on how SSI and SSDI beneficiaries can return to work. Their WIPA and Ticket to Work programs provide free guidance on work incentives, benefits planning, and employment support, along with advocacy services to address barriers to employment.

Resources for People with Disabilities in Arkansas

Blue Envelope Program (for Autism)

• Helps drivers with autism during traffic stops
• Shows police the driver may need extra time

What the envelope holds:

• Driver’s license
• Car insurance
• Vehicle registration
• Emergency contact card

Police should know the driver may:

• Communicate in a different way
• Need more time to answer
• Get overwhelmed by noise or stress
• Need calm, clear instructions

Benefits:

• Helps avoid confusion
• Helps everyone stay calm and safe

How to get one:

• Fill out a form online → it will be mailed to you
• OR go to your local DMV

You will need:

• Name
• Address
• Email
• Phone number

Green Envelope Program (for Mental Health Needs)

• Helps drivers with mental health conditions during traffic stops

What the envelope holds:

• Driver’s license
• Car insurance
• Vehicle registration
• Emergency contact card

Police should know the driver may:

• Have trouble understanding fast instructions
• Feel anxious
• Avoid eye contact
• Need extra time to respond
• Feel overwhelmed

Benefits:

• Prevents misunderstandings
• Helps reduce stress
• Improves safety

How to get one:

• Fill out a form online → it will be mailed to you
• OR go to your local DMV

You will need:

• Name
• Address
• Email
• Phone number

Communication Impediment Decal

• For drivers who have trouble speaking or communicating

What it does:

• A sticker for your license plate
• Alerts police that communication may be hard

Cost: $1

Steps:

1. Ask your doctor or nurse to fill out a form
2. Get the form online or at the DMV
3. Take the form and $1 to the DMV

Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing Decal

• For drivers who cannot hear well

What it does:

• A sticker for your license plate
• Alerts police about hearing differences

Cost: $1

Steps:

1. Doctor completes a form
2. Get the form online or at the DMV
3. Take the form and $1 to the DMV

Disability Parking Placard

• Allows you park in special spaces close to buildings

Who can get one:

• People who have trouble walking

Types:

• Temporary
• Permanent

Steps:

1. Doctor, nurse, or therapist fills out a form
2. Get the form online or at the DMV
3. Take the form to the DMV

You will need:

• ID number (driver’s license, state ID, or Social Security number)

Note:

• Must renew every 4 years (unless permanent)

Smart911 (Emergency Safety Tool)

• Free service to help 911 responders

What it does:

• Gives 911 helpful information during an emergency
• Information only shows when you call 911

You can share:

• People in your home
• Home details (like gate codes)
• Health information
• Car information
• Pets or service animals

Other features:

• Emergency alerts (weather, traffic, etc.)