The Arc Advocacy Network

We’re Here to Help! Call us and ask to speak with a family advocate.
317-977-2375 800-382-9100

The Arc Advocacy Network’s team of family advocates provide information, referral and advocacy to assist and guide individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families with a wide range of issues, including:

Applying for and navigating government programs including:
- Medicaid
- Medicaid Waivers
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
- Vocational Rehabilitation, including learning about and accessing community employment and career pathways
- Community Living Options
Developing relationships within the community and using resources and supports that may already exist
Using the LifeCourse Framework to help families and people with disabilities identify their vision of a good life and identify strengths, resources, and supports to achieve that vision
Learning about guardianship and alternatives to guardianship, including supported decision-making
Assisting families in navigating their healthcare coverage, increasing knowledge of basic healthcare coverage issues, and finding resources to cover additional healthcare costs
Providing information and resources available for individuals interested in transitioning from nursing facilities and group homes to a home in the community
Becoming a Self-Advocate and connecting to Self-Advocates of Indiana

The Arc Advocacy Network is available for presentations and to exhibit at local events.

Jill Smith – Senior Director of Engagement
Karly Sciortino-Poulter – The Arc Advocacy Network Director
Mike Dunn – Family Advocate
Ofelia Jimenez – Family Advocate – Bilingual Spanish/English
Mary Jo Lee – Family Advocate
Shaina Livingstone – Family Advocate
Madi Williamson – Family Advocate
Shawn Fulton – Education and Training Coordinator
Becky Shields – Advocacy Manager & Self-Advocates of Indiana Administrator
Melody Cooper – Self-Advocate Specialist
Randy Krieble – Consultant