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Noble was featured in the Love Thy Neighborhood awards aired on WISH-TV this past Wednesday!

LISC Indianapolis created the Love Thy Neighborhood Award to recognize and celebrate the community development game changers in the Indianapolis region that transform their neighborhood into authentic places, profoundly attractive and livable for both residents and visitors.

Passage Apartments was announced as a finalist, and is being recognized as an impactful project by Englewood Community Development and Noble, with our Moving Forward Career Center and resident involvement.

We are so proud of this project and the impact it will continue to drive in our communities!

Creating a home that caters to the unique needs of individuals with autism can make a world of difference in their daily lives! Discover practical tips and strategies for designing an autism-friendly environment that promotes comfort, safety, and independence.

Read more on our blog:
https://www.mynoblelife.org/2024/07/designing-an-autism-friendly-home-environment/

Designing an Autism-Friendly Home Environment - Noble Creating an autism friendly home environment promotes wellbeing for children on the spectrum, reducing sensory overload.

Raising the Stakes is officially sold out!!

We are thrilled to see the excitement for this annual event and to have such tremendous support for Noble.

If you weren’t able to grab a ticket, we’re going to miss you! However, you can still support Noble and the people we serve by making a donation to Noble or to our silent auction, which goes live November 1st. You don’t even have to be present at the event to bid and win big! Head to our website to learn more, and mark your calendars for next year to get your tickets early!

https://bit.ly/3TmgUub

Thank you to all who came out for our Emergency Services Experience!

The support from first responders in attendance, from police officers to firefighters and EMTs, was incredible! These partners were all excited to learn more about interacting with community members with disabilities and rehearsing emergency situations.

Noble is excited at the prospect of repeating this event in other counties to strengthen our communities!

Join Noble for an educational session on understanding the Individualized Education Program (IEP) Article VII, detailing the operation of special education programs in Indiana.

RSVP to [email protected] for the Zoom link!

Last week, we celebrated the end of our 70th year of service right where it all began.

In what is now the Saint Joseph Hall event center in Downtown Indianapolis, the original Noble School was founded in 1953 by a group of parents of children with disabilities, wanting them to have a formal education in a time when they could not attend public school.

Noble has grown and adapted to our social landscape in several ways since then, and we don't plan to stop now!

Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate this milestone, and to all of our community members for your endless support 💚

Tomorrow is the day!!

Join us at Hendricks County Fairgrounds for our Emergency Services Experience—an open house style event where you can interact with first responders and practice emergency situations.

Learn more: https://www.mynoblelife.org/events/emergency-services-experience/

Special Olympics Indiana is calling for coaches!

Noble is a proud partner of Special Olympics Indiana, with many individuals we serve participating in a full spectrum of sports, and is happy to share this exciting opportunity.

The program offers comprehensive training designed to equip coaches “with the skills they need to make a profound & lasting impact” on thousands of athletes in Indiana.

If you're interested in becoming a volunteer coach, contact Special Olympics Indiana at 317-328-2000.

https://www.mynoblelife.org/2024/08/coaches-needed-for-special-olympics/

Coaches Needed for Special Olympics - Noble Special Olympics Indiana is recruiting coaches: consider becoming a coach today. Noble is a proud partner of Special Olympics.

LAST CALL! Has Noble made an impact on you? Let's hear it! We would love to hear from our community and collect fond memories and stories of Noble to share at our 70th Wrap-Up Celebration.

Click the link to share a note with us! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KZD6H3W

What is CARF, and why is Noble proud to participate in this accreditation?

CARF Accreditation assures the community that a provider’s programs and services meet the defined international standards of quality in health and human services.

Noble goes through this peer-review process every three years to ensure that we’re providing the high quality services that our community and the people we serve expect from us.

Learn more about CARF: https://carf.org/

Have you ever felt nervous about interacting with first responders, like being pulled over on the road, or calling 911 to report an emergency? Imagine what this feels like for individuals with disabilities and other challenges.

Noble is excited to announce its inaugural Emergency Services Experience: an opportunity for anyone to meet first responders and practice different emergencies. We have some phenomenal partners who are excited to practice these scenarios with community members with unique needs.

Our event is just 12 days away, and there is still time to register! This open house style event welcomes anyone interested in exploring emergency situations.

Learn more and let us know if you can join us by visiting our website: https://bit.ly/3YHGCNr

Can’t make it to our 70th wrap-up celebration? We would still love for you to be a part of this milestone!

We’re collecting experiences, memories and comments alike from our community that shine a light on Noble.

Leave a note for us that we can display at our celebration: https://bit.ly/3LYV5wS

There are less than 100 tickets left for this year's Raising the Stakes for Noble on November 8th! Secure your place at this year's event by purchasing today at: www.mynoblelife.org.
Raising The Stakes for Noble

Laughter and singing took over our building as everyone was enjoying our annual Journey of Hope Bicycle Team’s Friendship Visit!

Each year, three teams of nearly 100 members of Pi Kappa Phi fraternity bike across the country to raise funds & awareness for people with disabilities as a part of The Ability Experience. On the last Friday of July, one of those teams visits Noble for lunch & fun with the people we serve.

This year, as you can see, karaoke & water balloon canvas art were the crowd favorites!

Check out the karaoke session here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b9PnMYFrWfQ

Learn more about The Ability Experience here: www.abilityexperience.org/journey-of-hope

Join us at the place where it all began...

We invite you to a celebration wrapping up Noble's 70th year of service at the site of the first Noble School, now Saint Joseph Hall. Our open house on August 28th welcomes all with hors d'oeuvres and lots of fun!

Learn more and let us know if you'll be attending here:
https://www.mynoblelife.org/2024/06/join-us-as-we-wrap-up-our-70th-season-of-service/

Join Noble for our 1st annual event rehearsing emergencies! This free event empowers EVERYONE to feel confident in emergency situations.

Practice traffic stops, explore emergency vehicles, and meet amazing police, fire & EMS professionals.

We hope to see you there!

Follow the link to learn more and RSVP: https://bit.ly/4dmMX4I

Thank you to our 2024 Hendricks County partners:
Sycamore Services, Inc.
Hendricks County Sheriff's Office
Danville Metropolitan Police Department
City of Danville Fire Department
Avon Police Department Indiana
Avon Fire Department
Plainfield Police Department
Plainfield Fire Department
Brownsburg Police Department
Brownsburg Fire Territory
Hendricks County Communications Center
Project LifeSaver
Indiana Department of Child Services

Today we celebrate American Disability Act Day, also recognized as National Disability Independence Day!

On this day in 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law, serving as a bill of rights for Americans with disabilities by assuring their access to economic and civic opportunities.

Learn more about ADA Day and its history: https://www.inclusionhub.com/articles/national-disability-independence-day

Each Wednesday morning, individuals from Noble head over to Old Bethel Food Pantry to help sort items, stock shelves, and offer a helping hand. This is in preparation for when the pantry opens on Tuesdays and Thursdays for families to shop and select food items for their households.

We’re always happy to help out our community!

Noble's Susan Smith was a part of the INARF (Indiana Association for Rehabilitation Facilities) Leadership Academy Class of 2024!

INARF is the principal membership organization in Indiana representing providers of services to people with disabilities. The Leadership Academy guided participants through building their capabilities in leading themselves, leading others, and leading change.

We love that our team of is dedicated to professional development 💚

Congratulations, Susan!

Join us in welcoming our newest board members! Noble is thrilled to have Lacey Emery with Kore.ai and Mike Brower with WPS Health Insurance.

Views from Passage Apartments, host of the Moving Forward Career Center!

The career center, exclusively managed by Noble, equips individuals with the tools and confidence needed to navigate the job market and achieve their career goals.

Experiences will include ​​career exploration with a job coach, job site visits, opportunities to build skills while volunteering, social and interviewing skills training, adaptive technology resources, and more.

We’re excited for what’s to come!

Want to get involved? Learn more about the Noble-run career center here: https://www.mynoblelife.org/services/employment/career-exploration-group/

We are so proud of the turnout in support of Noble at the City-County Council meeting last night! The council expressed appreciation for our community value by adopting Proposal No. 226, recognizing 70 years of Noble and its commitment to empowering individuals with disabilities to achieve their life-affirming dreams and goals.

Thank you to all in attendance for being part of a great evening!

Jerry's sense of humor and love for singing and dancing are just the beginning. Through Noble's Community Exploration service, he enjoys activities like reading books about cars, watching movies, and exploring art museums. Each day is unique and driven by his dreams.

Community Exploration offers personalized, one-on-one or small group support to help individuals achieve their dreams. It enhances emotional health, social skills, and community involvement through volunteer work.

https://www.mynoblelife.org/services/adult-life-services/community-exploration/

Creating an inclusive workspace benefits everyone!

Ready to make your office space conducive to the success of all employees? Thank you to accessiBe for this awesome resource with insights on designing an accessible office for employees with disabilities.

What did you take away from the article?

How to Design an Accessible Office - accessiBe Here’s the run-down on accessible office design so you can provide a space conducive and inclusive of everyone.

Calling all Nurses!

Do you have a passion for helping others live well? We're recruiting compassionate LPNs and RNs to join our team, both part-time and full-time.

You'll be supporting our Community Living service, making a real difference on the individuals we serve.

Ready to make a positive impact? Email our VP, Chad Linn, at [email protected].

Our outing at the Indianapolis Indians game last Friday was a home run! ⚾

We laughed, cheered, and enjoyed a fantastic evening of baseball getting together with our staff, friends and family. Plus, we got an Indians win! Thank you to everyone who joined us and made the night so special.

We love our Noble Team!

Looking for a career where you know you’ll be making a difference? Join the Noble Team!

We have a few positions open for our community services. If you’re passionate about helping members of the community and have an energetic attitude, we’d love to meet you!

Head to our website to learn more about careers at Noble.
https://www.mynoblelife.org/join-our-team/

Our 2024 Noble Golf Classic raised a record-breaking amount of over $111,000, the highest in our 19-year history!

We want to thank all of our participants, supporters, and sponsors for helping us put on a fantastic event. Your participation allows us to continue supporting the individuals we serve in living their dreams 💚