Navigating the SSI process-Webinar
The Arc Advocacy Network will explain Social Security disability programs, the process Social Security uses to make a disability determination, and steps families can take to make this process easier. Thank you to the Autism Society of Indiana for allowing the Arc of Indiana the opportunity to present this webinar. Presenter will be Karly Sciortino […]
Sensory Friendly Railcats Game & Knowledge Series
Railcats Stadium 1 Stadium Plaza, Gary, INThe Arc Advocacy Network will have information about Medicaid Waivers, Vocational Rehabilitation Services, guardianship and alternatives, Special Needs Trusts, the Erskine Green Training Institute, and a variety of other topics available for families and self-advocates. Th Presenter will be Ofelia Jimenez. Thank you to Accessibilities for inviting the Arc of Indiana to participate in this […]
Yes, You CAN Work: Resources, Supports, and Incentives for Community Employment-Webinar
Employment is an important part of adulthood, and it is the next step in independence, inclusion and equality. Yet some individuals with disabilities and families have concerns about working in the community. In this session, Andy Kirby, Executive Director of The Arc Foundation will discuss the importance of community employment and the resources available […]
SAI’s October Issues Forum – Case Management Innovation-Webinar
The state has made changes to case management services, including limiting the number of case management companies. Karly Sciortino-Poulter, director of The Arc Advocacy Network, will talk and answer questions about the changes being made to case management and how self-advocates can choose a new case manager if they need or want to change. Register […]
Raising a Strong Self-Advocate
Melody Cooper, past president of Self-Advocates of Indiana and current Region 5 Representative for Self-Advocates Becoming Empowered (SABE), a national self-advocacy organization, will discuss her journey to becoming a strong self advocate. From her childhood as a girl with cerebral plasy and an intellectual disability growing up in south Georgia to moving out on her […]
HELP! I Have to Choose a New Case Manager. What Do I Do?!
Recently, BDDS announced that it selected six case management organizations (CMO) to provide waiver case management services beginning January 1, 2022. Individuals and families with a case management provider other than the six that were selected have been notified and need to choose a new case management provider. Individuals and families must choose a case […]
HELP! I Have to Choose a New Case Manager. What Do I Do?!
Recently, BDDS announced that it selected six case management organizations (CMO) to provide waiver case management services beginning January 1, 2022. Individuals and families with a case management provider other than the six that were selected have been notified and need to choose a new case management provider. Individuals and families must choose a case […]
Planning for the Future: Using the LifeCourse Framework to Plan for Life’s Transitions
Life is full of transitions. Starting school, switching buildings, preparing for adulthood, entering the workforce, living independently, having relationships, and eventually retiring...life is always changing. It can be overwhelming to think about it all! While we can't plan for everything, making a plan, including Charting the LifeCourse, will better prepare you to achieve your vision […]
The Arc of Indiana Lifetime Achievement Awards Breakfast
Skyline Club One American Square, 36th Floor, Indianapolis, IN, United StatesPlease join The Arc of Indinana in honoring State Representative Tim Brown, State Senator Ryan Mishler, and State Representative Ann Vermilion for their service and commitment to Hoosiers with developmental disabilities.
SPECIAL NEEDS WELLNESS EXPO-Highland
Lincoln Community Center 2450 Lincoln St, Highland, INThe Arc Advocacy Network will have information about Medicaid Waivers, Vocational Rehabilitation Services, guardianship and alternatives, Special Needs Trusts, the Erskine Green Training Institute, and a variety of other topics available for families and self-advocates.