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Supported Decision Making Governor Holcomb signed Senate Enrolled Act 380 into law on April 24, 2019.  The new law recognizes Supported Decision Making Agreements as an alternative to guardianship and requires Less Restrictive Alternatives (LRAs), including Supported Decision Making to be considered before the court will appoint a guardian. Supported Decision Making in Indiana -…

Guardianship & Alternatives to Guardianship New Information on Standby Guardians In response to COVID-19, Governor Holcomb issued an executive order on April 7, 2020 that states: “The requirement in Indiana Code 29-3-3-7(c) that appointment by a parent of a Standby Guardian be notarized is suspended and, instead, the appointment may be witnessed by a signal…

Helpful Resources Link to Publications & Fact Sheets Link to Informational Videos Link to The Arc of Indiana Academy Resource Guides COVID-19 Information and Resources Page  Acronyms & Definitions Booklet  FINDER – Provides a comprehensive range of resources for people with disabilities, families, and providers. Family and Social Services Administration Resource Guide  Medicaid Provider Search…

Natural Supports In addition to applying for government funded services, including applying for Medicaid Waivers, it is also important to explore what is available in  your community that may provide help and supports – what are often called “natural supports.” So what are natural supports? Natural supports are the relationships that occur in everyday life.…

Medicaid Waivers Medicaid Waivers/Home and Community Based Services Medicaid Waivers, sometimes called Home and Community Based Services (HCBS), allow Medicaid to fund supports and services for children and adults with disabilities in their family homes or community residential programs instead of institutions. Medicaid Waivers allow an individual to use traditional Medicaid services and the additional…

State & Federal Programs There are many state and federal programs and services for children and adults with developmental disabilities. The availability of programs will vary depending on age, disability, individual and family income and waiting lists for services. Family and Social Services Administration Resource Guide  Home and Community-Based Services / Medicaid Waiver Home and…

Adults There are many programs, services and supports that can benefit adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance can provide income. Medicaid can provide health care coverage. Medicaid Waivers, vocational rehabilitation and other home and community based services can provide job training, employment supports, day programs,…

In Indiana, the formal process of making the transition from school to life as an adult begins with “transition planning”the year the student turns 14. However, teachers, students and families can begin planning even earlier to learn about options and possibilities and to coordinate supports and services. Preparing for adult life means making decisions about getting…

School Age Children School-age children with disabilities are entitled to receive special education services, at no cost to the family, through the public school system beginning on the day of the child’s 3rd birthday and ending at the age of 22. Understanding how special education works, and what your rights are, is important during your child’s…

At age three, children may be eligible for early intervention services, at no cost to the family through early childhood special education programs through the public school system. Children with disabilities are entitled to receive special education services, at no cost to the family, through the public school system beginning on the day of the…