Mainstream Center for Independent Living

02/13/2026

The Office of Mainstream will be closed Monday, February 16, 2026 in observance of the Presidents Day Holiday. We will re-open Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 8:00 a.m.

02/12/2026

February is AMD/Low Vision Awareness Month. Early Detection is important here are some symptoms to look out for:

📍Blurry Vision that does not improve with glasses
📍Difficulty Seeing in Low Light
📍Loss of Central and Side Vision
📍Colors Start Looking Faded
📍Seeing Halos or Glare

Early Detection matters!

01/20/2026

This January we celebrate Braille: literacy, independence, and accessibility.

01/16/2026

The office of Mainstream will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026 in observance of the holiday. We will reopen 8 a.m. on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.

01/13/2026

Arkansas Asset Builders is offering free tax help and upcoming events to help you file with confidence.
They have a few upcoming events at Faulkner
County Library:

- Saturday, Jan. 31st 9 am- 2pm ~VITA Opening Day-Free Tax Preparation
-Sunday, Feb. 1st 2-4pm ~ File with confidence:
Guided DIY Tax Workshop

For more information visit their website:
www.arkansasassetbuilders.org

12/29/2025

Date of Visitation and Funeral will be January 3, 2026
Visitation Scheduled for 10:00AM and Funeral scheduled for 11:00AM
Location for both at Elect Temple Church of God In Christ
Address for Church: 307 Johnson Street, Benton, AR 72015

12/08/2025

11/07/2024

ANNOUNCING THE PASSING OF LINDA WHITE

The Disability Community Has Lost another Warrior for Equality & Justice.

It is with great sadness that the Board of Directors of Independent Living Resource Center, Inc. d.b.a. Mainstream announces the passing of Linda White, a long-time advocate for the rights of persons with significant disabilities. Linda served on Mainstream’s Board of Directors and was a dear friend of the Disability community. She will be missed. Linda was proceeded in death by her parents, and she will be laid to rest beside them, in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas.

House-Gregg Funeral Home will be handling the arrangements for her service on Friday, November 8, 2024, beginning with visitation at 11:00 A.M. and the funeral service to follow at 1:00 P.M.