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The Arc of Indiana is pleased to partner with the Division on Disability and Rehabilitative Services (DDRS) to create a state-wide advocacy network of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and families. We are seeking individuals with IDD and family members to join in the Advocacy Leadership Network Training Program. GOALS Become a leader in…

DDRS HCBS Report

June 21, 2023 Division of Disability and Rehabilitative Services (DDRS) report on Home and Community Based Services The report includes information on: Community Integrations & Habilitation (CIH) and Family Supports Waiver (FSW) enrollment CIH applications for emergency placement One-day count of CIH Money Follows the Person (MFP) FSW wait list Supervised Group Living Bureau of…

Learn about Education Scholarship Accounts & TheArc@School

Eligible Indiana students receiving special education services can receive increased support through the Indiana Education Scholarship Account (ESA) program. Parent applications for the 2023-24 school year will close at 11:59pm on September 1st. Options for ESA students include: • Private school tuition and fees • Home-based education services • Testing and evaluation services • Tutoring…

Good News for Duke Energy Customers

Home energy costs can significantly impact people who rely on SSI or SSDI for their income. We want to share some good news for people living in Duke Energy’s service area. Four times a year, utilities adjust prices based on fluctuating fuel costs. The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission has approved Duke Energy Indiana’s request to…

Indiana … A Place that Works … but not for all

Suzanne Crouch, Lieutenant Governor of Indiana As we celebrate Disability Awareness Month throughout March, I want to use this time to bring attention to the fact there are hundreds of thousands of Hoosiers living with disabilities who simply want the opportunity to live, learn, work and be active in their communities. As chair of the Indiana…

Return of Medicaid Redeterminations

During the COVID-19 federal public health emergency (PHE), due to federal requirements, Indiana Medicaid members were able to keep their coverage, regardless of a change in income, resources, or Medicaid category. Congress passed legislation in December, 2022 that ends the continuous coverage requirements on March 31, 2023. This means that Medicaid eligibility redeterminations begin again…

TheArc@School

Do you find the special education process confusing and intimidating? You’re not alone! We get calls from families about school issues all the time, and it seems like school calls have exploded. To address a great need, The Arc of the United States has created an online curriculum, TheArc@School, that can help you become an…

Are You Eligible for the High-Speed Internet Affordable Connectivity Program?

High-speed internet is a necessity – especially for students. That’s why the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law created the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) to lower internet costs for families. ACP provides eligible households: Up to $30/month off their internet bills, and A one-time $100 discount off a laptop, tablet, or computer. A family is eligible if any…