The Arc Advocacy Network
Beyond the School Bell: Post-Secondary Education Options
Join us for our next Ask The Arc Webinar, Beyond the School Bell: Post-Secondary Education Options. In this session, we will discuss the rights of students with disabilities in the […]
School City of East Chicago Registration Day and Information Fair
East Chicago High School Gym 1100 W. Columbus Dr., East Chicago, IN, United StatesThe 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 […]
Restoring Dignity and Self-Determination by Charting the LifeCourse – Webinar
People learn from mistakes, yet too often, individuals with disabilities are not given the opportunity to try new things, make mistakes, and try again. There is dignity in risk, and […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]