ACCESS parents are not only involved in their children’s educations; they support ACCESS in a myriad of ways. Parents of therapy clients and students help raise funds for needed program equipment, promote extracurricular activities, assist with school events and volunteer at special events.

For more information about parent volunteer opportunities, see the information below:

ACCESS PARENT ASSOCIATION

The ACCESS Parent Association is an independent organization that was designed to support and promote ACCESS. It operates under its own bylaws and has its own officers and members. Attending APA meetings gives parents an opportunity to find out about programs and opportunities for students. It also unites parents, giving them opportunities for school fundraisers and gatherings that promote the overall organization. APA membership is mandatory for parents of Preschool and Academy students.

For more information about the ACCESS Parent Association, contact Cindy Young, ACCESS chief operations officer, at 501-217-8600.

ACCESS AMBASSADORS

ACCESS Ambassadors are parents of a child who has been enrolled in ACCESS programs for more than a year who serve as mentors for parents new to ACCESS.

For more information about ACCESS Ambassadors, contact Shalene Hammons, ACCESS administrative executive assistant, at 501-217-8600.

BOOSTER CLUB

The ACCESS Booster Club helps raise funds and awareness for the ACCESS track, swim and cheerleading teams. They also support the ACCESS Special Olympics Team.Leaders

For more information about the ACCESS Booster Club, contact Shalene Hammons, ACCESS administrative executive assistant, at 501-217-8600.

HOMEROOM PARENTS

ACCESS Homeroom Parents assist the ACCESS Preschool, Foundations and Academy teachers and teaching assistants with special events and field trips.

For more information about the ACCESS Homeroom Parents, contact Shalene Hammons, ACCESS administrative executive assistant, at 501-217-8600.