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Developmental Checklist This developmental checklist provides information on what a child may typically be doing between the ages of birth to five. If your child is not meeting “developmental milestones” you may want to have him or her evaluated by a physician. If your child is under the age of three, call First Steps, Indiana’s early…

What is a developmental disability? In general, a developmental disability includes, but is not limited to, people who have an intellectual disability, autism, cerebral palsy, severe seizure disorder or a severe head injury that occurs before the age of 22. Under federal law, developmental disability means a severe, chronic disability of an individual that: Is…

Developmental Disabilities Guide The Arc of Indiana advocates for people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities and their families. Learn more about developmental disabilities by reviewing the Developmental Disabilities Definition. The Developmental Checklist provides information on what a child may typically be doing between the ages of birth to five. If your child is not meeting “developmental milestones”…

What Do You Call People with Disabilities? Men, women, boys, girls, students, mom, Sue’s brother, Mr. Smith, Rosita, a neighbor, employer, coworker, customer, chef, teacher, scientist, athlete, adults, children tourists, retirees, actors, comedians, musicians, blondes, brunettes, SCUBA divers, computer operators, individuals, members, leaders, people, voters, friends or any other word you would use for a…

Families The Arc of Indiana works every day to empower families with information and resources to assist them in their journey of raising a child with a disability to lead a full and meaningful life. Whether your loved one is an infant, preschooler, school aged or an adult, we hope this will be the place…

Employment Going to work, having a job, earning money, and using talents and skills is something we all want to achieve. Dreams and goals should not be limited due to a person’s disability. Employment can be many things, including: Community Jobs: Working in the community full-time or part-time. Self-Employment: Finding something you love to do…