Families of Arkansas children with disabilities say more action needed on waitlist

By: Tess Vrbin

Outlets: Arkansas Advocate

Published: September 16, 2026

Words: 642

Last Updated: 1 day, 17 hours ago

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Families of Arkansas children with disabilities packed the Old Supreme Court room at the state Capitol on Wednesday and urged Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders to take further action toward clearing a waiting list for supportive services.

More than 2,400 Arkansas families are waiting for a Medicaid waiver that will help them meet their children’s complex medical and non-medical needs. A maximum of 8,233 Arkansans can receive supportive services from the waiver, and many families …

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