Author: Jeff

2025 DDPA Fall Conference

We’re excited to welcome Dr. Jacob Dent as our keynote speaker for the 2025 DDPA Fall Conference! Dr. Dent is known nationwide as the Special Needs Warrior Doc, an advocate, speaker, and dentist who’s changing the game when it comes to inclusive healthcare. His message is clear: individuals with developmental disabilities deserve accessible, compassionate, and […]

 Thank You for an Incredible First Year

On July 1st, I completed my first year as Executive Director of DDPA—and what a meaningful journey it’s been. Over the past year, I’ve experienced growth, learning, and a deep sense of purpose. After 24 years at Group Living, an IDD provider in Arkadelphia, stepping into this role has been an absolute honor. I’m incredibly […]

Welcome, Yukiko Taylor!

We’re beyond excited to introduce Yukiko Taylor, our new Executive Director, who brings an impressive 24 years of experience in the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) to her new role with DDPA! 🎉 Originally from Japan, Yukiko moved to Arkadelphia in 1996 to attend Ouachita Baptist University, where she graduated in 2000. She began […]

2025 Spring Conference

Join us in Little Rock at the Delta Marriott for the 2025 Spring Conference on April 22-24. Tickets and sponsorships are now available on our Square store. Learn more about the conference here.