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…
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ACL Awards No Wrong Door Governance Grant to Indiana
The Administration for Community Living (ACL) has awarded Indiana and nine other states grants to establish and strengthen a No Wrong Door (NWD) governance structure within the state. The NWD system vision includes national standards, tools, metrics, and best practices that all states can use to develop a single “high performing” access system to serve…
New Leadership Training for People with IDD Launched
It was an exciting four days, August 15-18, 2022 as The Arc of Indiana and Self-Advocates of Indiana launched a new leadership training program, made possible by the Governor’s Council for People with Disabilities and support from the National Leadership Consortium on Developmental Disabilities. The training grew out of the knowledge that while we are…
The Carl Erskine Story Documentary
“The Best We’ve Got, The Carl Erskine Story” premiered at the Paramount Theatre in Anderson, Indiana on August 11, 2022. The Arc of Indiana is proud of our connection to Carl Erskine through The Arc of Indiana Foundation’s Erskine Green Training Institute (EGTI), named in honor of Carl and Steve Green and their families. Many…
Education Scholarship Accounts
Eligible parents/guardians who have a child enrolled in special education services at a non-public school (and do not receive an Indiana Choice Scholarship) can apply to establish an Education Scholarship Account (ESA) to be used for their child’s education expenses. Indiana’s new Education Scholarship Account Program (Indiana ESA) allows eligible families who establish an ESA…
33rd Annual Golf Tournament – Pines Course
33rd Annual Golf Tournament – Sycamore Course
Indiana Leaders Champion Special Needs Trust Improvement Act
U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) have introduced the Special Needs Trust Improvement Act of 2022 in the Senate and Congresswoman Jackie Walorski (R-Ind.) will soon be introducing the House companion to the bill with Congressman Schneider of Illinois. If enacted into law the Special Needs Trust Improvement Act of 2022 willl…
The Duke Energy Foundation Grant in Support of EGTI
The Duke Energy Foundation has awarded $25,000 to The Arc of Indiana Foundation to support the foundation’s Erskine Green Training Institute (EGTI). The grant is part of awards totaling over $330,000 to 16 organizations working to create a pipeline of skilled workers prepared to meet Indiana’s workforce needs. “Without fail, employers and community leaders I…
Naming of Erskine Green Training Institute Lacy Family Healthcare Programs
The Arc of Indiana Foundation is pleased to share that J.A. and Elizabeth Lacy have committed $350,000 in support of the foundation’s Erskine Green Training Institute (EGTI) and its mission to provide opportunities for postsecondary vocational training for people with disabilities that empower and lead to meaningful employment. EGTI’s healthcare support training programs have been…