Arkansas Enterprises for the Developmentally Disabled, Inc. (AEDD)
Non-profit OrganizationsArkansas, United States51-200 Employees
Founded in 1971, Arkansas Enterprises for the Developmentally Disabled, Inc. (AEDD) is a nonprofit based in Little Rock, Arkansas, focused on services for people with developmental disabilities. The organization operates an adult skills training center that combines pre-employment preparation with paid work opportunities and supports in daily living, recreation, and therapy services (physical, occupational, speech) as well as mental health support. It also opened a Children's Learning Center in 2002 to serve both disabled and non-disabled children from birth to five, offering childcare, early intervention, therapies, nutrition, and transportation. AEDD positions itself within the nonprofit sector by delivering community-based services designed to maximize individual choices, development, inclusion, independence, and social contribution. Its work is intended to benefit adults with developmental disabilities and families by creating work opportunities for the DD community and providing integrated services that support overall quality of life. A notable recognition occurred in 2018 when it received the North Little Rock Chamber’s Non-Profit of the Year Award.