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Committed to all people with IDD living, learning, working and fully participating in the community.
The Arc is the largest national community-based organization advocating for and serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families, thanks to the combined strength of local and state chapters of The Arc and The Arc of the United States.
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Join us in wishing our August Birthdays a happy birthday! Thank you for being you!
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Kyle wraps up with a must-hear message: "People with disabilities are just like you. We want a job, we want a family, we want a purpose in life."
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Hey hat lovers ! 🧢🧢🧢 Check out this awesome partnership with Lids
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Indiana Education Scholarship Account Application Period Open: Parents of children with disabilities can apply for up to $20,000 for their child with disabilities or their siblings
Effective March 1 through September 1, 2024, Hoosier parents of children with disabilities can apply for the Indiana Education Scholarship Account for the 2024-2025 school year.
Parents can use INESA dollars for a variety of qualified expenses for educational support, such as tuition and fees, transportation costs, therapies, tutoring, vocational and life-skills courses, extra-curriculum programs, and other expenses related to the student’s education.
The INESA application deadline is 11:59 p.m., September 1, 2024
Parents can learn more about INESA and apply at in.gov/tos/inesa.
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To the right of the child, a large, square graphic panel takes up about one-third of the image. The panel has a purple background behind the text and an orange band behind it. An orange downward-facing arrow is positioned above the main text to draw attention. White text reads: "Indiana Education Scholarship Account Application Period Open. IN.GOV/TOS/INESA"]
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Read The Arc of Indiana CEO Kim Dodson's comments on the waiver rollout in the Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Waiver changes bring frustrating summer to Indiana families • Indiana Capital Chronicle Summer has been frustrating for thousands of families across the state as Indiana makes waiver changes for thousands.
For today's , Karly gives us all a head's up about the upcoming for the redesign of the developmental disabilities waivers. We'll be at The Arc of Greater Boone County tomorrow at 1 pm and 6 pm, and The Arc of Wabash County on Wednesday at 1 pm and 6 pm. The state should hear YOUR voices and YOUR input, so come make it happen!
Head to arcind.org/medicaid-waiver-town-halls to find out where we'll be!
Gyasi is a writer, public speaker, autism self-advocate, and works at Boston Children’s Hospital. For , he shares his insightful perspectives on disability and what he is proud of.
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If you've been on one of our visits this year, you may have been lucky enough to get one of our personalized The Arc of Indiana cookies! Thank you to Mama Bird Bakery Indy: a bakery that believes in and supports the mission of The Arc by employing folks with disabilities in -- competitive, integrated employment.
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The Arc of Indiana: Weekly News - https://mailchi.mp/arcind/the-arc-of-indiana-weekly-news-1508078
Chloe Rothschild, an autism advocate, and mentor in her free time, recently told us what disability pride means to her. “One thing that makes me proud is being able to live in my own place, with support.”
Meet Carson, who lives in Colorado and has cerebral palsy. “I’m really proud of my advocacy work. There are many different kinds of disabilities, but we are just as human as you. We deserve to live independently, be active in our community, receive education, vote, and so much more—just like everyone else.”
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The Arc of Indiana is proud to support the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 34th Anniversary. On July 26th we celebrate this important civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including jobs, schools, transportation, and all public and private places that are open to the general public. The purpose of the law is to make sure that people with disabilities have the same rights and opportunities as everyone else.
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Indiana Education Scholarship Account Application Period Open: Parents of children with disabilities can apply for up to $20,000 for their child with disabilities or their siblings
Effective March 1 through September 1, 2024, Hoosier parents of children with disabilities can apply for the Indiana Education Scholarship Account for the 2024-2025 school year.
Parents can use INESA dollars for a variety of qualified expenses for educational support, such as tuition and fees, transportation costs, therapies, tutoring, vocational and life-skills courses, extra-curriculum programs, and other expenses related to the student’s education.
The INESA application deadline is 11:59 p.m., September 1, 2024
Parents can learn more about INESA and apply at in.gov/tos/inesa.
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To the right of the girls, a large, square graphic panel takes up about one-third of the image. The panel has a purple background behind the text and an orange band behind it. An orange downward-facing arrow is positioned above the main text to draw attention. White text reads: "Indiana Education Scholarship Account Application Period Open. IN.GOV/TOS/INESA"]
Nicole believes means “having a world where people with disabilities can be expected for who they are.”
It's time for another and today, Karly is reminding us all of how 2024 is flying by! Even though it's only July, it's never too early to plan for the school year and how you can make your children's time as easy as possible.
To see the tools Karly mentions, head to lifecoursetools.com to get started!
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The Arc of Indiana: Weekly News - https://mailchi.mp/arcind/the-arc-of-indiana-weekly-news-1508070
Angela is proud to live independently, advocating for herself and others with disabilities daily.
Nikole is proud to work with people with disabilities and teach them how to be independent. She is also very proud of her son, who is in the Army.
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July is -- here's how our employees are showcasing their and !
Thank you to the Indianapolis Recorder for taking the time to speak with us!
“I showcase the joy in disability” - Indianapolis Recorder Indiana residents join the world in celebrating Disability Pride Month For Americans, July is a month for fireworks. Worldwide, July is also a month for a different celebration — the […]
Elizabeth, an autistic transgender woman and accordion player extraordinaire, wants you to know what means to her!
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Indiana Education Scholarship Account Application Period Open: Parents of children with disabilities can apply for up to $20,000 for their child with disabilities or their siblings
Effective March 1 through September 1, 2024, Hoosier parents of children with disabilities can apply for the Indiana Education Scholarship Account for the 2024-2025 school year.
Parents can use INESA dollars for a variety of qualified expenses for educational support, such as tuition and fees, transportation costs, therapies, tutoring, vocational and life-skills courses, extra-curriculum programs, and other expenses related to the student’s education.
The INESA application deadline is 11:59 p.m., September 1, 2024
Parents can learn more about INESA and apply at in.gov/tos/inesa.
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To the right of the girls, a large, square graphic panel takes up about one-third of the image. The panel has a purple background behind the text and an orange band behind it. An orange downward-facing arrow is positioned above the main text to draw attention. White text reads: "Indiana Education Scholarship Account Application Period Open. IN.GOV/TOS/INESA"]
July is , and that's what today's is about. People with disabilities are amazing and have so many opportunities that have never been available before -- celebrate them! Celebrate yourselves, your loved ones, and your friends this July!
Meet Savanah, a person with intellectual and developmental disabilities and autism who loves being a person that people don’t expect. Watch her short video to learn what means to her.
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The Arc of Indiana: Weekly News - https://mailchi.mp/arcind/the-arc-of-indiana-weekly-news-1508058 New - Changes to Medicaid Waiver Fact Sheets
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My name is Michkeal and in 2020, I was so depressed, unoptimistic, and unmotivated. COVID was happening, and I was working at a job that made me miserable. Before the year ended, I had been terminated from that job, and I couldn't go back to school because I had too many credit hours. I was stuck. In 2021, I joined St. Louis Arc, and it changed my whole life. I joined their Board of Directors as a self-advocate; I became the president of a newly formed program called St. Louis Self Advocate; I got a part-time job with the Boys and Girls of Greater St. Louis, and I was on the committee for Disability Rights Legislative Day in Jefferson City, Missouri.
In 2022, I was on a roll - not only was I on the committee, but I was also the emcee of Legislative Day, and I received a proclamation as a token of my dedication. I was awarded as a nominee at the Missouri Mental Health Champions Banquet. I also got a job as a Paraprofessional for the Special School District of St. Louis County that year. Who would've thought that a young black man on the spectrum, with ADD/ADHD and a depressive disorder, would be fulfilling all these things? But I'm not done - I want to accomplish my associate degree so I can transfer to a four-year university to double major in French and Spanish with a minor in African American Studies. After all this, I am so proud of myself.
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Division of Family Resources' fax number changed
The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration Division of Family Resources’ fax number has changed to 888-436-9199.
Documents can still be submitted by mail, at a local DFR office, via the Benefits Portal, and fax at 888-436-9199. The FSSA Division of Family Resources can still be reached by calling 800-403-0864.
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Obtenga más información y comparta su historia en arcind.org/news/share-your-story-2.
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This month on : Education Scholarship Accounts. While some families of students with disabilities are happy with their local school system, other families want to explore their educational options. Educational Scholarship Accounts are a program through the State Treasurer’s Office that offers families the ability to tailor their children’s education to their needs. Join us tonight when PJ Vaught, Community Outreach Manager for the Education Scholarship Accounts, discusses the opportunities available through Education Scholarship Accounts.
If you're already registered for , you don't need to do anything else! If you haven't registered yet, sign up here: arcind.org/our-programs/videos-webinars/
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Your advocacy makes a difference! Thanks to you and everyone else who worked on this nationally, we have been able to help !
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Russell Lehmann is an amazing advocate, author, motivational speaker, and trailblazer in the disability community. He also happens to have autism. Learn how Russell went from an isolated recluse to a public speaker in his recent TedTalk, “When Ignorance Becomes Awareness.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDCcDOEnZro
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