Indiana’s Division of Disability and Rehabilitative Services has contracted with The Arc of Indiana to provide a series of webinars for case managers and providers of home and community based Medicaid Waiver services under the Family Supports Waiver and Community Integration and Habilitation (CIH) Waiver. Case managers and providers are encouraged to register for each…
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My Daughter’s School Musical Story
#TheArcMakesInclusionHappen Several weeks ago, my daughter’s school choir held auditions for a musical. While singing is not her strong suite, I asked the director if she could use her rhythmic gymnastics skills to perform using her twirling ribbon and hula hoop. I was so happy when the director enthusiastically agreed. I then learned that the…
Helping People with IDD & Their Families in Ukraine
From The Arc of the United States We watch in horror as the war unfolds in Ukraine. Our hearts go out to all the people of Ukraine whose lives are being torn asunder by the violence and chaos that grows daily. While there are many options for donating to general Ukraine relief efforts, many are…
Sibling Caretakers Research Study
An undergraduate student attending the University of Texas at Austin is conducting a research project regarding sibling caretakers of adults diagnosed with intellectual and developmental disabilities. She is seeking participants for the study and requested our assistance is sharing information about the study. The study is investigating how sibling caretakers plan for this role and…
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…
Learn About Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD)
Developmental disabilities are a group of conditions due to an impairment in physical, learning, language, or behavior areas. About one in six children in the U.S. have one or more developmental disabilities or other developmental delays. Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) includes a wide range of effects that can occur in an individual whose mother…
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…
Celebrating Achievement – Mark Hublar
Throughout Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month we celebrate the achievements of people impacted by a developmental disability. Meet Mark Hublar, who shares his story and achievements as a public speaker, “My name is Mark Hublar and I have Down syndrome. During my life I have worked, earned a living, graduated from college, lived on my own,…
Learn About Fragile X Syndrome
Learn About Fragile X Syndrome Developmental disabilities are a group of conditions due to an impairment in physical, learning, language, or behavior areas. About one in six children in the U.S. have one or more developmental disabilities or other developmental delays. One condition that causes developmental delays is Fragile X Syndrome. As shared by the…
Celebrating Achievement – Jamie Beck
Throughout Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month we celebrate the achievements of people impacted by a developmental disability. Learn about the amazing journey of Jamie Beck, the first Indiana resident to use a Supported Decision Making agreement in place of guardianship and regain decision-making rights. Jamie’s story begins several years ago, when Achieva, The Arc in Wayne…