Circles of Support – Introducing our Mission Circle Founding Members
Individually, we are one drop. Together, we are an ocean. The Arc of Indiana Circles of Support The Arc of Indiana has served as the state’s leading advocacy organization for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities for over 60 years. Our advocacy efforts continue to be the core of our mission. Key to that mission…
Duke Energy Grant Supports Erskine Green Training Institute During COVID-19
A $30,000 grant awarded to Erskine Green Training Institute (EGTI) by the Duke Energy Foundation in May 2020 has greatly assisted EGTI in maintaining and creating new services and supports during the COVID-19 pandemic. EGTI, housed in the Courtyard Muncie at Horizon Convention Center, provides postsecondary employment training for people with disabilities in the hospitality,…
Virtual Conference Workshop Videos
Our virtual conference workshop videos, as well as our Impact Awards program, are now available on our YouTube channel. Workshop Videos & Impact Awards Playlist Link Workshop videos include: Being a Strong Self-Advocate How to Advocate with Legislators Planning for the Future with a Special Needs Trusts Supported Decision Making in Services Transition from School…
Family Supports and CIH Waiver Renewals Announcement
The Division of Disability and Rehabilitative Services and Bureau of Developmental Disabilities Services are pleased to share that both the Community Integration and Habilitation waiver and Family Supports waiver were recently approved for renewal by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Both renewed waivers will have the same effective date of July 16, 2020.…
In Memory of Ilene Younger Qualkinbush
September 5, 1926 – May 14, 2020 It is with great sadness, but with immense appreciation for her life, that we share the news that Ilene Younger Qualkinbush, the “founding mother” of The Arc of Indiana, passed away on May 14, 2020 at the age of 93. Inspired by her daughter Susan, who was born…
Medicaid Waiver Redesign – Pause on Redesign Efforts
The Division of Disability and Rehabilitative Services (DDRS) has begun the process of redesigning Medicaid waivers through the Bureau of Developmental Disability Services (BDDS). Visit and bookmark The Arc of Indiana’s Medicaid Waiver Redesign Information Page for up-to-date information on the waiver redesign process. Waiver Redesign virtual meetings and listening sessions cancelled Due to the…
Join Our Fight!
It’s 2020, but people with intellectual and developmental disabilities still face numerous barriers to a truly integrated life in the community. Too many people are stuck in institutions, too many cannot access services due to low DSP wages, too many face unemployment and underemployment. Threats to federal programs threaten to undermine progress and negative bias…
Joint statement on abuse of Roncalli student with Down syndrome
“No voice is too soft when that voice speaks for others.” ― Janna Cachola As advocates for people with intellectual disabilities, we were deeply disturbed to learn of the abuse of a young man with Down syndrome by fellow students at Roncalli High School (Indianapolis, IN). First, we would like to express our support for…
New Policy on Reimbursement for Out of State Medicaid Waiver Services
Effective November 8, providers of Home and Community Based Services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities may receive reimbursement for services provided outside of Indiana in limited circumstances under Indiana’s Medicaid Waiver program. Reimbursement is allowable for the following activities and services when provided outside of Indiana, if they are documented in an individual’s…
Statement Regarding Anthem’s 35% Rate Reduction for Applied Behavior Analysts and Other Providers
Recently, Anthem communicated to their provider network that several providers, including ABA providers, will be receiving rate reductions. Used as a scientific approach to understanding different behavior, applied behavior analysis (ABA) is a method of therapy used to improve or change specific behaviors. ABA providers will face a 35% rate reduction. This follows a 2011 rate…