Roommate Housing & Matching Program By Easterseals Arkansas: An OPEN MINDS Program Profile

Easterseals Arkansas’ Roommate Housing & Matching program represents a scalable, person-centered innovation in community-based housing for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). By blending smart-home technology, individualized support, and a shared staffing model, the program allows participants to live with greater independence while minimizing reliance on traditional Medicaid-funded supports. The model has demonstrated early success in improving quality of life, fostering social connection, and driving cost efficiencies that position it well for future value-based care models.

Founded in 1946, Easterseals Arkansas is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides community, residential . . .