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Trinity Court Place Apartments Until very recently, the housing options for Arkansas' developmentally disabled adults were limited to institutions, assisted-living complexes or staying at home with often elderly parents. Now there is a another option, thanks to The Arc Arkansas. In September 1999, The Arc moved its first tenants into the historic Trinity Courts Building at 2000 Main Street in Little Rock. Built in 1911, the structure formerly housed one of America's first HMOs and later, a nursing home. When the building was donated to The Arc, they decided to do something different- develop a one-of-a-kind, independent-living facility for the developmentally disabled. In November 1998, renovations began, and the building was transformed into a 22-unit, fully handicapped-accessible apartment complex for low-to moderate-income disabled residents and their families.
Special apartment features-
lower peepholes, lower wall cabinets, wider hallways and walkways, detachable
under-sink cabinets, toilet seat and bathtub grab bars, and a high-tech, keyless
entry system-help make the facility more user friendly for the disabled. Trinity Court Place Apartments is enabling many to fulfill their dream of independent living. Call Mark Jernigan at (501) 377-7000 for application and income guidelines or to schedule a tour of the apartments. The Arc of Arkansas wishes to acknowledge and thank those who are responsible for our Trinity Court Place Apartments transforming from a dream to a reality. The Arc of Arkansas wishes to acknowledge and thank those who are responsible for our Trinity Court Place Apartments transforming from a dream to a reality.
The Arc of Arkansas Board of Directors |
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The
33,000 sq.ft. complex features (17) one-bedroom, one bath and (5) two-bedroom,
two bath apartments. Each apartment has features designed for a handicapped
tenant and all are furnished with amenities. Also included is a "community" room
where tenants can gather to watch TV., play board games, socialize or have a
potluck meal. The community room has full kitchen amenities. There is also a
gallery area where aspiring artists can highlight their work. A classroom
provides for special classes The Arc periodically holds such as creative
writing, storytelling and painting. A beautiful veranda and courtyard that sits
in the middle of the building, provides a perfect area for picnics, socializing,
volleyball, sun tanning or BBQ'ing.
