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A Time for Hope: A Room That Reminds Us We Belong

The other day, I had the privilege of walking through a space I never knew I needed—a quiet sanctuary tucked within the heart of a bustling airport. As I stepped into the Indianapolis International Airport Sensory Room, I felt something rare and sacred: my family was seen. And it just felt right. That moment came…

Join the 2025 Advocacy Leadership Network!

The Arc of Indiana, in partnership with CareSource, is pleased to announce the launch of the 2025 Advocacy Leadership Network led by eight self-advocates from around the state. The program begins on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. We are seeking 100 people to participate in weekly, remote learning sessions where they will learn about leadership in…

CareSource Foundation Grant Will Grow The Arc Advocacy Network

The Arc of Indiana, the state’s leading advocacy organization for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), is committed to empowering people with disabilities and their families to become leaders in their lives and communities. In 2025, this vital mission will receive significant support through a generous grant from the CareSource Foundation focused on growing…

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…

Celebrating Achievement – Shawn Fulton and Melody Cooper

Throughout Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month we celebrate the achievements of people impacted by a developmental disability. As we close out the month, we celebrate Shawn Fulton, Self-Advocates of Indiana President and Education and Training Coordinator for The Arc Advocacy Network; and Melody Cooper, former SAI President and Self-Advocate Specialist for The Arc Advocacy Network. Shawn…

Celebrating Achievement – EGTI Graduate, Abigail

Throughout Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month we celebrate the achievements of people impacted by a developmental disability. Abigail, a graduate of The Arc of Indiana Foundation’s Erskine Green Training Institute, will celebrate her four year anniversary as a patient transporter at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in May. Abigail, along with EGTI’s other healthcare support program…

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