Supported Decision Making is a concept and tool gaining popularity as an alternative to guardianship or to use in conjunction with guardianship.  As Indiana has adopted new Supported Decision Making legislation, The Arc Advocacy Network will explain Supported Decision Making and explain the implications of the new legislation. Hosted by The Arc of Bartholomew County; […]

The 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 available for families and self-advocates.

The 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 available for families and self-advocates.  

The 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 available for families and self-advocates. For more information email: info@connections-in.com

The 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 available for families and self-advocates. Register Here:  https://www.myautismally.org/autism-acceptance-walk

Taller Educativo "Planeando para el Futuro" Planeando para el Futuro usando el Marco de Referencia Trazando el Curso de Vida (Charting the LifeCourse) para planificar las transiciones de la vida. Trazando el Curso de Vida es una herramienta para ayudarlo a crear una visión para el futuro. Está diseñado para ayudarlo a pensar en las preguntas […]

The Lake County Parent Resource Group and Community Hospital - Fitness Pointe will join The Arc Advocacy Network to explain Medicaid Waivers and answer questions about waivers. We will have Bureau of Developmental Disabilities Services (BDDS) waiver applications available and help families fill out those applications. Event takes place in Classrooms B and C.

Families can sometimes feel frustrated because they want their children with disabilities to get a quality education, but they are not sure how to make that happen. In this webinar, we will talk about how to determine what your child needs and wants in an education. We will talk about effective ways to communicate with […]

The 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 available for families and self-advocates. For more information email: info@connections-in.com

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 think about it all! While we can’t plan for everything, making a plan, including Charting the LifeCourse, will better prepare you to achieve your vision […]

While we can’t plan for everything, making a plan, including Charting the LifeCourse, will better prepare you to achieve your vision of a good life. Join us to discuss how to make plans for the future and how to adjust those plans as life experiences and desire change. 

Buddy Walk ® is the largest fundraising and advocacy event for Down Syndrome Indiana where individuals come together to celebrate Down syndrome! Families, friends, schoolmates, co-workers, and community partners are encouraged and welcome to participate! Donate Today and Help Us Reach Our Goal! One of the main goals of the Buddy Walk ® is to […]

Each year in celebration in celebration of National Down Syndrome Awareness Month, communities all across the country participate in Buddy Walks to raise awareness of this common genetic condition. The Buddy Walk was established by the National Down Syndrome Society in 1995 to raised awareness of Down syndrome. The Buddy Walk has grown from 17 […]