Helpful Resources and Links
Help for Families
Employment
Disability Benefits / WorkResources - Information on how work related income impacts government benefits, and
information on work incentives and other resources helpful to people with disabilities seeking employment. Includes links to Community Work Incentive Coordinators who can provide individual assistance.
Faith-Based Programs
Lutheran Disability Ministries
Local LDM Churches
Mephibosheth Ministries - Based in Cicero, Indiana. Serves people with disabilities throughout Central Indiana.
Family & Caregiver Training
The Arc of Indiana's Family and Caregiver Training Program
Governor's Council for People with Disabilities - The Governor's Council for People with Disabilities may provide financial assistance for people with disabilities who wish to participate in conferences or workshops.
Future Planning
Family Handbook on Future Planning
It's My Choice Future Planning Guide
Thinking Ahead
Home & Community-Based Services
An Introduction to Indiana's Medicaid Waiver Program for Home and Community Based ServicesMedicaid Waiver Service DefinitionsGuide to Natural Supports & Community ConnectionsFamily and Consumer Guide to Objective Based AllocationsGuide to Help and Supports to Move from a Nursing FacilityHousemates GuideMedicaid Waiver ApplicationDivision of Disability, Aging and Rehabilitative Services Referral ApplicationBDDS Clarification on Medicaid Waiver Funding for Pre-Vocational & Supported Employment Services
Infants, Toddlers and School-Age Children
Automotive Safety Program Child Safety - Booster Seats H1N1-Fact-Sheet
Resource Directories
Early Childhood Meeting Place - Provides a wealth of information on community resources, childcare and early education, health and safety, parenting and families, and financial resources.
About Special Kids (ASK) Resource Directory Rights of People with Disabilities
Advocate's Guide on Assisting Victims and Suspects/Defendants with Intellectual DisabilitiesHousemates Guide
Stop the Use of the "R" Word – The Arc Respect PSATips for Law Enforcement and Correction PersonnelThe R-Word – It's Hate Speech Siblings of Children with Disabilities
What are SibShops?Special Education
Article 7 - Indiana's regulation for special education
Indiana Medicaid School Based Services – Using Medicaid for special education services
Individualized Health Plan for Students with Special Needs – Developing an individualized health plan for use at a child's school.
Special Education in Plain Language - Published by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.
Special Education Training Packet – Developed by INSOURCE, this packet contains a wealth of information on special education.
State Laws and Regulations Indiana Department of Education - Information on Indiana's special education rules, laws and policies
State Superintendent Tony Bennett - IDOE's Season Opener Update, August, 2010Dr. Tony Bennett held meetings throughout the state in August, 2010 to discuss and answer questions regarding Indiana's Growth Model, Common Core Standards, A-F School Grading, Teacher Evaluations, Reading Framework, Curriculum Mapping, and Rules for Educator Preparation and Accountability (REPA). Learn more by viewing the power point presented at IDOE's Season Opener Update.
Transition Indiana Department of Education, Division of Exceptional Learners Information on transitioning from First Steps to Early Childhood Special Education and transitioning from school.
U.S. Department of Education Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services Source for publications for parents and educators of children with disabilities.
State and National Organizations
Please view our list of state and national organizations.
Summer Camp List
Summer camps serving children with disabilities
Support Groups
About Special Kids (ASK) Resource Directory - Search the ASK resource director of disability specific support groups.
IPMG Powerful Parents and Consumers Network - Monthly meetings provide information and resources to people receiving or waiting for Medicaid waiver services through the Autism, Developmental Disabilities and Support Services Waivers. Hosted by IPMG, the provider of Medicaid waiver case management services.
Syndromes & Conditions
AutismCerebral PalsyChromosome Deletion Outreach, Inc.Cri Du ChatDown Syndrome
Down Syndrome Indiana National Down Syndrome Congress National Down Syndrome Society EpilepsyFetal Alcohol SyndromeFragile XFRAXA Research Foundation HydrocephalusPrader-WilliPKURare DisordersRett SyndromeShaken Baby SyndromeWilliams Syndrome XXYY
