Mainstream Center for Independent Living

03/03/2026

March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month! Here are some facts and statistics about Developmental Disabilities.

📍 There are an estimated 7.57 million to 8.56 million people in the U.S. who have intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.
📍 The most common developmental disabilities affecting children and adults are Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and intellectual disabilities.
📍 Around 2.25 million to 2.28 million adults in the U.S. have an intellectual or developmental disability.

02/13/2026

The Office of Mainstream will be closed Monday, February 16, 2026 in observance of the Presidents Day Holiday. We will re-open Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 8:00 a.m.

02/12/2026

February is AMD/Low Vision Awareness Month. Early Detection is important here are some symptoms to look out for:

📍Blurry Vision that does not improve with glasses
📍Difficulty Seeing in Low Light
📍Loss of Central and Side Vision
📍Colors Start Looking Faded
📍Seeing Halos or Glare

Early Detection matters!

01/20/2026

This January we celebrate Braille: literacy, independence, and accessibility.

01/16/2026

The office of Mainstream will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026 in observance of the holiday. We will reopen 8 a.m. on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.

01/13/2026

Arkansas Asset Builders is offering free tax help and upcoming events to help you file with confidence.
They have a few upcoming events at Faulkner
County Library:

- Saturday, Jan. 31st 9 am- 2pm ~VITA Opening Day-Free Tax Preparation
-Sunday, Feb. 1st 2-4pm ~ File with confidence:
Guided DIY Tax Workshop

For more information visit their website:
www.arkansasassetbuilders.org

12/29/2025

Date of Visitation and Funeral will be January 3, 2026
Visitation Scheduled for 10:00AM and Funeral scheduled for 11:00AM
Location for both at Elect Temple Church of God In Christ
Address for Church: 307 Johnson Street, Benton, AR 72015

12/08/2025