Under a new process established by the Bureau of Disabilities Services (BDS), individuals who want to transition from a Supervised Group Living (SGL) setting to the Community Integration and Habilitation (CIH) waiver must reside in an SGL setting for a minimum of 365 consecutive days before being eligible to apply for a CIH waiver. This requirement…
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Guardianship and Supported Decision-Making
Karly Sciortino-Poulter from The Arc of Indiana will be discussing Supported Decision Making. Governor Holcomb signed Senate Enrolled Act 380 into law on April 24, 2019. The new law recognizes Supported Decision Making Agreements as an alternative to guardianship and requires Less Restrictive Alternatives (LRAs), including Supported Decision Making to be considered before the court will…
Waiver Changes
The Arc of Indiana will be at Hamilton Southeastern High School on January 21, 2026, to discuss the recent waiver changes and to update folks on how this will affect them.
Statehouse Day of Action – Jan. 29
DAY OF ACTION JOIN US AT THE STATEHOUSE Thursday, January 29, 2026 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. ET Third Floor South Atrium Share your voice on issues important to you and your family We will have fact sheets and talking points on legislation impacting people with disabilities and their families at the event. Schedule a…
Day of Action
Join The Arc of Indiana, Down Syndrome Indiana, Autism Society of Indiana and Indiana Resource for Independent Living for a Day of Action at the Indiana Statehouse, January 29, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Day of Action
DAY OF ACTION JOIN US AT THE STATEHOUSE Thursday, January 29, 2026 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. ET Third Floor South Atrium Share your voice on issues important to you and your family We will have fact sheets and talking points on legislation impacting people with disabilities and their families at the event. Schedule a…
When a Community Chooses to See: How Jeffrey’s Story Reveals the Gaps in Safety, Services, and Public Understanding
Recently, Indiana learned the devastating news that 15-year-old Jeffrey Epps, a nonverbal autistic teenager, was found deceased after wandering from home in Baldwin County, Georgia. His death appears accidental, but it reveals a deeper truth that families like his live with every single day: the world is not yet built for their children. Parents of…
New – Medicaid Waiver 2026 Updates
What Individuals, Families, and Guardians Need to Know Medicaid Waivers (also called Home and Community-Based Services) provide Medicaid health coverage, as well as supports and services that help people with disabilities live at home and participate in their communities. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has approved several updates to Indiana’s Medicaid Waiver programs that take effect December 31, 2025. …
DDARS Seeking Family Member to Join Advisory Council
The Division of Disability, Aging, and Rehabilitative Services is seeking an immediate or extended family member of a person with an intellectual or other developmental disability to join the DDARS advisory council. General Overview of the Council’s Purpose The DDARS Advisory Council was established under Indiana Code Section 12-9-4 to advise and assist DDARS in…
Advocacy, Medicaid & Public Policy Webinars
The Arc of Indiana, Autism Society of Indiana, Down Syndrome Indiana, and the Indiana Statewide Independent Living Council recently hosted webinars to share critical information. You can watch them here. Now more than ever, united advocacy is essential to protect the rights and supports of Hoosiers with disabilities. Whether you are a self-advocate, family member,…