Mark Stitch
- Superintendent
14701 Hwy 111 South
Alexander, AR 72002
PH: (501) 847-3506
FAX: (501) 847-3688
The
Alexander Human Development Center
is located on Highway 111 in Saline County. The facility opened in 1968 at the former
site of the MacRae TB Sanatorium. Of the 111
males
receiving services in 2005, 92% are dually diagnosed with mental illness
as well as developmental disabilities. Clients at the Alexander HDC
range from 18 to 68 years of age.
Mission
Statement:
“The
Mission of the Alexander Human Development Center is to support people
with Developmental Disabilities and Behavioral Challenges in developing
his capabilities to the fullest in the least restrictive environment
possible by providing an array of services that promote the awareness of
human dignity, individuality and normalization.”
Principles:
Alexander
Human Development Center confirms the principal that people with
developmental disabilities have the same basic rights, needs, feelings
and desires as all citizens. AHDC supports the development of each
person to such a level that would permit movement into the least
restrictive environment. AHDC supports empowerment of people with
disabilities. AHDC is committed to reducing the stigma to people with
disabilities.
Client Work Programs:
In 1988,
the Alexander Center, in a cooperative venture with the Arkansas Parks &
Tourism Department, agreed to produce the vacation planning kits that
are requested by individuals worldwide. All of the residents at the HDC
benefit from this program and other programs by earning money and doing
productive work. In addition to the Parks & Tourism venture the workshop
does packaging and mailing projects for other state agencies as well as
private businesses. Some clients are employed half days in the workshop
and half days at other jobs on campus such as our recycling program and
in the community.
The
Alexander HDC Volunteer Council
has been incorporated as a 501© (3) non-profit organization since 1985.
The Council is very active supporting the Center’s special projects,
fundraising events and limited guardianship program. Many parents,
guardians, individuals, businesses and service groups give of their
time, money and resources to assist the Center.
