Arkansas Rehabilitation Services (ARS)

Commission Membership

Arkansas Governor’s Commission on People with Disabilities Membership and Staff

NameCity or OrganizationTerm Expires
John Martin
Chair
Crossett6/1/2025
Bethany Baldwin
Treasurer
Cabot6/1/2023
Bekka Middleton WilkersonBryant6/1/2023
Joshua McCulloughLowell6/1/2024
Robert PasswatersBryant6/1/2024
Sheri RogersHot Springs6/1/2024
Toni FraserLittle Rock6/1/2025
Rebecca PieroniJonesboro6/1/2025
William StevensLittle Rock6/1/2026
LeDante WalkerHot Springs6/1/2026
Joseph Baxter
Ex-Officio Member
Commissioner, Arkansas Rehabilitation Services
Rick Anderson
ARS Liaison
Director of Community Service Programs
Henry Washington
Executive Director
Arkansas Rehabilitation Services
Trina Harris
Administrative Specialist
Arkansas Rehabilitation Services
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

FROM THE ARKANSAS DIVISION OF WORKFORCE SERVICES​

Unemployment Claims

To file an unemployment claim, please visit EZARC.ADWS.Arkansas.gov. Questions about unemployment insurance claims may be directed to the UI Service Center: 1-844-908-2178.

Information on ARunemployment.com is outdated. Please only refer to this website and the EZARC website for information about unemployment insurance.

New FOIA Request Portal

Now Arkansas citizens can submit FOIA requests to ADWS through an easy-to-use online portal! Click the link below to submit a request.

Submit a FOIA Request

1099s

If you received unemployment insurance benefits during the year 2022, you need a 1099 form to file your income tax return. The Arkansas Division of Workforce Services will mail 1099s by January 31, 2023, to the address on file as of January 17, 2023. If you do not receive your 1099 in the mail by February 12, 2023, you may call the UI Service Center to be sure we have the correct address on file. 1099s will not be mailed to updated addresses prior to February 12, 2023. UI Service Center: 1-844-908-2178 Read more here.

ADWS provides interpretation and translation services, at no cost, for clients who need assistance in accessing and participating in available services and programs. To request an interpreter or translator, please contact your nearest local office. 

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ADWS proporciona servicios de interpretación y traducción, sin costo alguno, para clientes que necesitan asistencia accediendo y participando en servicios y programas disponibles. Para solicitar un intérprete o traductor, por favor póngase en contacto con su oficina local más cercana.

ADWS cung cấp dịch vụ thông dịch và phiên dịch miễn phí cho khách hàng cần trợ giúp trong việc tiếp cận và tham gia các dịch vụ và chương trình hiện có. Để yêu cầu thông dịch viên hoặc phiên dịch viên, yêu cầu liên lạc với văn phòng địa phương gần nhất.

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