The Community and Employment Support (CES) Waiver program strives to help individuals with Intellectual Disabilities/Developmental Disabilities (ID/DD) reach their maximum potential in decision-making, living independently, employment, and community integration. The program promotes inclusion for clients through community experiences and provides care coordination for getting services. The goal of the waiver is simple: it helps individuals with ID/DD to live in the community rather than in an institutional setting such as a nursing home or Intermediate Care Facility.
To learn more, or to begin the application process for CES Waiver, please visit the Arkansas Department of Human Services website or click here.
Opening in 2026!
Our Non-Congregate Shelter Housing is a new housing initiative designed to support individuals with developmental disabilities, those exiting institutions, and Arkansans at risk of homelessness. Funded by the American Rescue Plan through the Arkansas Development Finance Authority (ADFA), the project will create three Non-Congregate Shelter Housing units—two in Cabot and one in North Little Rock.
Each home will feature six individual bedrooms, divided into two sections with private bathrooms, microwaves, beds, closets and sitting areas. Shared spaces will include a living area, dining space, double-sided kitchen, two laundry rooms and outdoor amenities. This design provides residents with both privacy and a sense of community, offering a safe and stable transition toward permanent housing.
Step 1: Click here to submit your application for AEDD’s Non-Congregate Shelter Housing.
We will contact you with more information once your application has been received!
AEDD’s Supportive Living Services provide individuals with Intellectual Disabilities/Developmental Disabilities (ID/DD) the opportunity to become increasingly more independent and self-sustaining in a homelike atmosphere, which includes adequate supervision by trained staff members to assure the health and safety of the residents.
AEDD currently has Waiver housing available in Little Rock, Maumelle, and Sherwood.
Click here to submit your application for AEDD’s Supportive Living Services.
Located in Beebe, University Gardens is a 20-unit apartment complex. Apartments are leased to low-income elderly and physically disabled adults. All apartments are on ground level and accessed through a common hall. Residents pay rent and utilities based on a percentage of their income.
Mount Ida Gardens features 15 one-bedroom, ground level apartments built on 2.6 acres of land. Residents pay rent and utilities based on a percentage of their income. Rent is subsidized to eligible tenants who are low-income elderly or physically disabled individuals.
Grand Prairie Gardens, located in Lonoke, is a 38-unit apartment complex. Apartments are leased to low income elderly and physically disabled adults. Grand Prairie’s construction was funded by a grant from HUD and rents are HUD subsidized. Grand Prairie Gardens is sponsored and managed by AEDD.
