§ 20-14-201. Legislative policy

AR Code § 20-14-201 (2018) (N/A)
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(1) Arkansas has a public awareness of, and community interest in, the problems of persons with disabilities and that the awareness and interest must be heightened in order to enhance understanding of their problems;

(2) There exists a need to assure that the special requirements of persons with disabilities are appropriately considered in state programs;

(3) Existing programs for persons with disabilities require coordination to eliminate fragmentation of responsibility; and

(4) There exists a critical need to provide individuals seeking information or assistance regarding services and programs for persons with disabilities with a simple means of obtaining appropriate information and referrals.