About Us

The Elizabeth Richardson Center (ERC) is the most comprehensive provider of disability services in Northwest Arkansas.  We have been serving the needs of individuals with disabilities since 1963.

We operate a total of three Child Development Centers in Fayetteville, Huntsville, and Siloam Springs that serve the needs of children six weeks to five years of age with developmental delays or disabilities.

For adults, we provide community employment, independent living options, life skills classes, job skills training, recreational activities and community involvement.

ERC's vision is to provide best practices, activities, services, and supports that designed to Enhance Lives, Remove Barriers, and Create Opportunities for the individuals and families served.

ERC's Core Values are as follows:
1. We treat each other with respect and dignity.
2. We build relationships on trust and integrity.
3. We embrace our diversity.
4. We are committed to inclusion and acceptance.
5. We encourage innovation through empowerment. 
6. We create independence through a learning environment.  

History

In 1963 ​a group of concerned citizens in Fayetteville, led by Dr. Wade Burnside, saw a need for services for children with developmental delays or disabilities who were not being served by the public schools. 

Policies

A complete list of all policies affiliated and followed by ERC can be located here. ​Policies regarding everything from Human Resources to HIPAA and individual rights policies.

Staff

For a complete list of the senior staff at the Elizabeth Richardson Center as well as forms for the training required when hired to work for ERC follow the link.

Contact Us​

For all information about how you can contact any of ERC's locations as well as the chance to leave any feedback to ERC follow the link.