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The Arc of Indiana – Clemency Rally Comments

Disability rights advocates and mental health professionals — including Tom Crishon of The Arc of Indiana — gathered in Indianapolis on May 12th to speak out against the scheduled May 20th execution of Benjamin Ritchie, who has extensive brain damage due to partial fetal alcohol syndrome and exposure to multiple neurotoxins. Indiana law prohibits the…

It’s Off to Work I Go

Mike Dunn, Family Advocate Since I was young, I have always had a desire to be as independent as I possibly can be. As I approached adulthood, I had a strong desire to work. I am reminded of the song from  Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, “Hi ho hi ho, it’s off to work…

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…

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…

Ask the Arc in Person!

Ask the Arc in Person! A small informal gathering of information and connecting to resources that are important for your loved one. This is for family or guardians, providers, anyone supporting individuals with I/DD. No need to register in advance. Just show up and prepare to leave feeling better about the future! Guest Speakers will…

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