Applications are now being accepted for Project Search Arkansas, ACCESS initiative in partnership with Arkansas Rehabilitation Services, a nine-month internship program for young adults with disabilities.
Interns complete three rotations at a partnering business with the goal of gaining necessary skills to obtain competitive employment.
On Wednesday, former State Representative Judy Smith and Sherice Butler of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff ACCESS were guests on Talk Back Live with Floyd Donald with Smith beginning the discussion this way.
Donald asked Butler if they seek out people or do they have people contact them directly.
Smith then went on to say this.
Later, Butler said this about the program.
Donald asked Smith how to motivate people to get involved and she answered this way.
She went on to say this.
To learn more about the program or to receive an application call 501-515-2691. Applications are being accepted until March 29.
