The mission of the Arkansas Spinal Cord Commission is to administer
a statewide program to identify and meet the unique and lifelong
needs of people with spinal cord disabilities in the state.
Each
year nearly 200 Arkansans sustain spinal cord disabilities that
are severe enough to limit their ability to function in their
homes, jobs and leisure activities. For most of these individuals,
the disability is permanent, causing limitations in their mobility,
sensation and other functional abilities. Despite these catastrophic
disabilities, many of these individuals go on to live long, productive
lives. It is the goal of the Arkansas Spinal Cord Commission (ASCC)
to ensure that all persons with spinal cord disabilities in our
state are provided every opportunity to live as independently
and productively as possible.
The
Arkansas Spinal Cord Commission is a state agency devoted to meeting
the needs of people with spinal cord disabilities in the state.
The spinal cord may be damaged by trauma, infection, tumor, developmental
defect, or degenerative disorders such as multiple sclerosis.
The damage may be complete or incomplete.
To
be eligible for services from the ASCC, individuals must be an
Arkansas resident, have sustained damage to the spinal cord and
demonstrate three of the following four medical conditions:
