Circles of Support The Arc of Indiana has served as the state’s leading advocacy organization for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities for 70 years. Our advocacy efforts continue to be the core of our mission. Our Circles of Support Initiative serves that mission by ensuring that The Arc Advocacy Network’s team of family advocates…
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Why Choice in Disability Services Matters – Beth’s Story
When disability services change, the impact is personal. In a recent article from The Statehouse File, Beth Crane, a participant in The Arc of Indiana’s Advocacy Leadership Network (ALN), shared how changes to her caregiving services led her to explore Indiana’s self-directed care option, known through Indiana FSSA as INCharge Self-Directed Services. This option gives…
Case Management Transition Webinars
The Bureau of Disabilities Services (BDS) is hosting two virtual webinars to share information about upcoming changes to Medicaid waiver case management. To learn about “Meet & Greet” opportunities with case management organizations, click here. Webinar Opportunities June 29, 2026 2 p.m. ET Click Here to Attend As a reminder, the case management organizations (CMOs)…
In Tribute to the Honorable Robert Garton
The Arc of Indiana was saddened to learn of the passing of former Indiana Senator Robert Garton, a longtime champion for people with disabilities and their families. In 2005, The Arc of Indiana honored Senator Garton with our Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his unwavering support for initiatives that improved the lives of people…
Waiver Case Management Meet & Greets
The Bureau of Disabilities Services is hosting in-person and virtual Meet and Greets for individuals and families to meet with the Case Management Organizations (CMOs) that were awarded contracts to continue to provide waiver case management services. In-Person Meetings June 16, 2026 Morrison Reeves Library 680 Poplar Street Richmond, IN 47374 5 pm – 6:30…
Leading Indiana Disability Organizations Announce Formation of Indiana Disability Alliance
Indiana’s leading organizations advocating for and representing people with disabilities and their families across the state have joined together to form the Indiana Disability Alliance, a new statewide coalition focused on advancing policies that support independence, inclusion, and opportunity. The Alliance brings together a diverse group of respected organizations: Autism Society of Indiana — Courtney…
The Arc of Indiana Applauds AG Rokita’s Decision to Withdraw from Texas v. Kennedy
The Arc of Indiana is pleased to share our great appreciation for Attorney General Todd Rokita’s decision to withdraw Indiana from Texas v. Kennedy, a multi-state lawsuit challenging key provisions of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act final rule, including protections against unnecessary institutionalization of people with…
Medicaid Waiver Case Management Organization Changes
4.28.26 Update – Preliminary contracts have been awarded to case management organizations (CMOs) approved to provide case management services to people on the Community Integration and Habilitation (CIH), Family Supports (FSW), Health & Wellness (H&W), and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Medicaid Waivers. This does not affect the PathWays for Aging Waiver. The following are the approved…
Medicaid is facing critical threats. We need your help! Share your Medicaid story!
We Need Your Help! Medicaid Waivers and Medicaid—the lifeline for millions with disabilities—face critical threats at the state and federal levels. We know that Medicaid does not meet the current needs of people with disabilities, and programs must be strengthened, not reduced. We need your help to inform policymakers about the importance of these programs!…
Kurt’s Story – The Power of Support and Connection
In 1985, Jeff and Sue traveled to Riley Hospital in search of answers about their three-year-old son, Kurt. The diagnosis they received, autism, came with a long list of everything doctors said Kurt would never do. They were even told he could be placed in an institution that very day. Jeff and Sue didn’t hesitate.…