Deaf Survivors in Indiana Find Services

Deaf and Hard of Hearing folks in Indiana remain under-served by the vast majority of intimate partner violence (IPV) and sexual violence (SV) intervention and primary prevention initiatives across the nation. Under the leadership of Holly Elkins, Deaf and Hard of Hearing Outreach Coordinator, the Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence (ICADV) provides training and technical assistance to IPV/SV programs in the state to increase cultural competency and accessibility across the Coalition’s member programs.

Visit the ICADV webpage to read more about the Deaf and Hard of Hearing program and be sure to watch and share the 5 ASL videos for survivors. The videos were made with the deliberate intention to be easily accessible and viewable for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing people.  

  1. Where to find help
  2. Characteristics of a partner who is abusive
  3. ICADV services for Deaf and Hard of Hearing survivors
  4. What is a protective order
  5. Are you in an abusive relationship?
Find more Deaf/HoH Resources

Credit

Posted by  Cierra Olivia Thomas-Williams, Prevention Specialist, Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence (ICADV), cwilliams@icadvinc.org.

Reflection on the 2019 National Sexual Assault Conference


Disability Justice at Past Conferences

This year was my sixth consecutive year to attend the National Sexual Assault Conference (NSAC) and it was by far the most disability justice-oriented NSAC I’ve ever experienced.  In truth, this is a pretty low bar because historically NSAC (and most conferences not specifically focused on disability) has been very challenging for many people with disabilities.  In the past, people with disabilities may have attended to find:

  •  the location selected required excessive maneuvering to navigate the space in a wheelchair and there were literally no accessible transportation options (like NSAC 2017 in Texas);
  • people were touched/grabbed without consent, pushed in their chairs without consent, or had their canes kicked away;
  • there had been no education about accessibility and collaborating with people with disabilities in a conference space for presenters or attendees;
  • presenters believing they are “loud enough” without a microphone or not leaving the front of the room to those who need that space;
  • and so many other examples!

To be fair each of these more recent NSAC conferences always includes contact information in the conference guidebook regarding making accessibility requests or accessing accessibility devices for the conference.  There has also been a People with Disabilities Leadership Caucus offered for many years.  However, without organizational attentiveness to the space, conference implementation, and comprehensive education to presenters and attendees, these efforts often do not meet the bare minimum for people with disabilities to be included as presenters (I also presented at NSAC in 2016) or attendees.  At the People with Disabilities Leadership Caucus, which I’ve attended a number of years, there is often so much frustration with NSAC that rather than discussing leadership among people with disabilities, the conversation readily veers towards frustrations and desires of changes to NSAC itself.

Accessibility at NSAC 2019

I did notice some considerable changes at NSAC 2019 in regards to basic accessibility.    Overall, conference location itself was fairly physically accessible and hallways were wide to allow for ample movement space and ASL communication. 

Hallways & Elevators

The space was clearly developed to prioritize ease of access to elevators.  Despite the 5 or 6 elevators available, people often had to wake for 10 – 30 minutes (yes, really) to get into an elevator.  This was simultaneously a structural problem with very slow elevators.  It was also an issue that the thousands of people who were attending NSAC as well as the thousands of other hotel visitors attending other events were overwhelming for the capacity of the hotel elevators.  This also lead to excessively full elevators which became a personal accessibility issue as a cane user who uses a cane to prevent instability, dizziness, and falling due to sporadic nerve numbness.  If I managed to enter the elevator first and lean on the elevator wall or bar, I would be fine.  But often everyone became so desperate to get into the delayed elevator quickly, that I would end up at the front and center of the elevator surrounded by people.  This meant I could choose to end up without a wall to lean on (and risk falling into another person awkwardly), or wait for the next elevator for 10+ minutes.  Additionally, given the length of time the elevators took, I was surprised and dismayed to find no seating available near the elevators which meant I often ended up sitting in the middle of the floor to manage my fatigue.  This also contributed to my being unable to access the back of an elevator when one finally opened.

Breakout Sessions

Besides the elevators, the all-conference space between workshops was easy to maneuver.  Hotel staff had also been planted at strategic locations to help attendees find their way to a given space.  There was only 15 minutes between workshops which was sometimes challenging for people with mobility disabilities or those of us who need to use the restroom often.  However, because they have attendees register with workshop preferences in advance, you could generally find a way to enter a workshop late as long as the workshop was listed on the back of your name tag.   Workshops included a microphone and this year, instead of placing a sign-in sheet on a tall table (#AccessibilityFail), they simply allowed the sign-in sheet to circulate the room during the workshops – both great improvements. One area of improvement in workshops would be the seating closeness.  It is often the case that seats are placed too close row-to-row so that those with mobility disabilities may not be able to slide into a row, but often the chairs are also situated too close next to each other.  This creates discomfort for everyone as people with disabilities may need to move around more (for example, to take medications or re-situate for pain alleviation) and require more lateral space, some people become more easily overwhelmed by social and/or physical contact with others, and of course closely set chairs are very inaccessible for plus-sized individuals or self-described fat folks.  Seating arrangements are a challenge for almost any large scale gathering like NSAC since the organizers will also be considering how to ensure the most people possible get to access each session.  For this, I would recommend that even if just half the room were more spaced out and one half the room was more tightly arranged, this would help alleviate accessibility issues related to seating greatly.

Restrooms

There has been a persistent effort among transgender attendees to secure all-gender restrooms at NSAC for the last several years.  Each year, the organizers attempt to provide all-gender restrooms but often do so in a way that does not fully meet the needs of trans attendees and people with disabilities.  For example, one year the restrooms were simply labeled “inclusive”.  Not “all-gender restroom” or even just “inclusive restroom” – just “inclusive”.  This was confusing.  Many years, NSAC has changed only one of the “women’s” restrooms into an all gender restroom leaving a higher number of “men’s” gender segregated and fewer “women’s” gender segregated restrooms.  This is usually done in an effort to provide the fewest possible all-gender restroom with the most enclosed stalls, but instead it usually results in there being excessive lines for small number of the all-gender restrooms by trans folks generally and cis women.  As a disabled trans person, this situation is very stressful as I find public restrooms generally terrifying due to my own history of harm experienced by cis people against me using any restrooms whatsoever.   When a conference simply changes 1 or 2 “women’s” restrooms into all-gender restrooms, I end up spending a considerable length of time exploring the conference site or even nearby buildings to find a less visible and less crowded restroom, detracting from the time I can experience the conference. This year, NSAC altered pairs of gender-segregated restrooms into all-gender restrooms and even specified in the conference guide where each kind of restroom (all-gender or gender segregated)  could be found.  The organizers also noted that each restroom had accessible stalls and were physically accessible spaces.  They even documented the ADA compliant restrooms on the floor maps.  Excellent!

Conference Guidebook

One of the most visible changes made this year was in the guidebook!  This year, NSAC organizers included not only a paragraph titled “Accessibility” in the front of the guidebook but they also included a paragraph on “Fragrance-Free/Chemical Sensitivities”.  Additionally, this was the first year that included an explicit “Code of Conduct” which outlined inappropriate behaviors and how to report harm during the conference.  While the “unacceptable behaviors” listed did not overtly specific to people with disabilities, of course each of the statements still related to wellness and safety of people with disabilities.  I hope in the future, NSAC organizers continue to expand and hone the code of conduct to include common community-specific guidelines, like not touching someone’s mobility device or not asking trans people their gender assigned at birth.

Workshops & Presenters

Another massive shift at NSAC in regards to disability justice this year was the presenter line-up!  Check out the full list of sessions here.  On Thursday, August 22nd, the Plenary session titled “Building Community Courage” was an incredible conversation among:

  • Joseph Shapiro, an NPR Coorespondent who reported, “Abused and Betrayed” regarding sexual violence against people with disabilities,
  • Debra Robinson, Executive Director of Speaking for Ourselves
  • Carolyn Morgan, self-advocate and co-founder of Self-Advocates United as 1, an advocacy group by and for people with intellectual disabilities

Joseph did an exceptional job facilitating conversation between Debra and Carolyn, both women of color with disabilities, about the connections between sexual violence, employment, self-advocacy, and the importance of independence in the lives of people with disabilities. At past NSAC Conferences, there would usually be perhaps 1 other workshop on disability besides the Leadership Caucus.  This year there were several workshops on disability lead by people with disabilities including:

  • Healthy Relationships & Sexuality Education for Youth with Intellectual Disabilities by Mandy Doyle, IMPACT:Ability 
  • Sexual Abuse Awareness for Self Advocates by Shanon Harper-Young, Savannah Logsdon-Breakstone, and Oscar Drummond of Self-Advocates United as 1 
  • Connecting the Pieces: The Picture May Be Different From What You Think by Bev Frantz (Institute on Disabilities at Temple University) and Kyla Schultz (Office of Developmental Programs in Pennsylvania)

Disability Justice at Future NSACs

There are still numerous ways in which NSAC organizers could continue to expand their commitment to disability justice.  Some ideas for the conference organizers to move in this direction may include:

  • incorporating people with disabilities as organizers and as presenters, even when not presenting on a disability-specific topic
  • reaching out to disability organizations to continue to increase the inclusion of people with disabilities in the space
  • offer more spaced out seating in breakout sessions
  • provide education on common community-specific boundary violations
  • provide additional education for presenters regarding accessibility in education
  • ensuring each location is physically accessible, including prompt elevators, limited stairs, and readily available accessible transportation

Credit

By Skye Ashton Kantola (she/they), Assistant Director at Multicultural Efforts to End Sexual Assault, Email: kantola@purdue.edu; Founder & Artist of Faerie Bear Art, Fb, Ig, LinkedIn @FaerieBearArt

Disability Services in Indiana Resource List

Welcome to the Indiana Disability Justice’s statewide disability resource list! (Now with some nationwide resources!) This list initially includes a list of sexual violence prevention and intervention resources as well as disability services and self-advocates resources in Indiana.  Eventually we anticipate including additional lists of resources for a variety of health and human services resources.  Resources that function statewide are listed first in alphabetical order.  After statewide resources, regional resources are listed by county.  If you have additional Indiana resources that we are missing or want to provide corrections to the information provided here, please email your comments to InDisabilityJustice@gmail.com.

Note on Organizational Ableism: Some of the listed organizations may not use a social model of disability and even may promote harmful ideas about disability, such as the trope of people “suffering” from disabilities.  The task force unequivocally recognizes that the suffering most people with disabilities experience is as a result of erasure, marginalization, and inequity and the notable exception being chronic illness, which does often cause individual suffering as well as experiences of institutional harm).  Additionally, the Task Force realizes that we are all in a space of continuous learning and hope that our advocacy efforts will gradually support these organizations to focus on changing culture and inequity rather than holding negative views about disabilities and people with disabilities.  Therefore, we have done our best to include every disability-related organization, even if they promote some of these harmful views. Since Indiana is a rural state, we feel that people should have as much information about existing resources as possible.

How to Use This Resource List: The fastest way to find resources relevant to you is to scroll down to the county where you live (counties are listed in alphabetical order). Another way to find resources is to access this list on a computer and hold down “control” and tap the letter “f” (for PC) or hold down “command” and tap the letter “f” (on Mac). These keys will bring up a search bar and you can type any search term, such as the county or specific services. Then click “next” in the search bar to scroll through every found matching term.

Nationwide Resources
Statewide Resources

NATIONWIDE  DISABILITY  RESOURCES

Careing.com is full of important information about aging, elder care, and insurance. Please check out these resources to learn more.

  • Medicare: Like other health insurance programs, Medicare can be complcated, and the various options available can be very confusing. By not having a clear understanding of the different plans, seniors can easily make mistakes that can be costly. To help seniors navigate this complex subject, we came up with a resource that discusses the different parts, benefits, eligibility, coverage, and answers commonly asked questions about Medicare. You can view the guide here: https://www.caring.com/medicare/.
  • Social Security & Costs of living: This page is designed to help residents of Indiana understand the costs connected with assisted living, home care, and adult day care. Additionally, it explores payment options and financial aid programs that may be available to help in caring for elderly loved ones. https://www.payingforseniorcare.com/social-security.

SeniorHomes.com provides no-cost advisory services for loved ones and their families. Every step of the way. SeniorHomes.com is the leading national voice representing seniors in issues related to long-term care, helping to ensure they, along with their families are empowered to advocate for themselves.

Medicare resources for individuals with disabilities

STATEWIDE  DISABILITY  SERVICES

AccessAbility

  • Type: disability services
  • Mission:   The result is that our communities are enriched through the full participation of ALL PEOPLE. Building advocates and inclusive communities.
  • Services: Provide individual consumers, governmental agencies, corporations and other non-profits with the tools necessary to ensure the acceptance, respect and inclusion of everyone. 
  • Location:  9105 East 56th Street Suite 308 Indianapolis, IN 46216
  • Phone:   (317) 926-1660
  • Fax:   (317) 926-1687
  • Email: info@abilityindiana.org
  • Website:  http://www.abilityindiana.org/

About Special Kids (ASK)

  • Type: disability services; parent to parent support
  • Mission:  About Special Kids (ASK) is Indiana’s Parent to Parent organization that works throughout the state to give support, answer questions and provide information and resources to families of children with special needs. 
  • Services: Parent Education Project, Care Coordination Project, Indiana Medical Home and Transition to Adulthood Project, Community Pediatrics Training Initiative, Resources
  • Location:  7172 Graham Road, Suite 100, Indianapolis, IN 46250
  • Phone:   317-257-8683
  • Fax:   317-251-7488
  • Email: familynetw@aboutspecialkids.org
  • Website:  https://www.aboutspecialkids.org/ 

Advocates Personal Care

  • Type: Disability & Conditions of Aging Medicaid Waiver Services
  • Mission: Providing compassionate Personal Care assistance with Activities of Daily Living to keep your loved ones comfortable in their own homes.
  • Services: Examples of non-skilled home based services include but are not limited to Companionship & Social Support, Meal Planning & Prep, Laundry & Light Housekeeping, Transportation to Medical Appointments, Mobility & Transfer Assistance, Limited Shopping & Errands, Medication Reminders & Organization, Oral & Physical Hygiene, assistance with Eating & other Activities of Daily Living.
  • Location: 9135 N. Meridian St., Suite B4, Indianapolis, IN 46260
  • Phone: (317) 527-4251
  • Fax: (317) 527-4243
  • Email: ipecar@advocatescare.com
  • Website: https://advocatescare.com/personal-care/

ATTIC

  • Type: disability services
  • Mission:  ATTIC serves people of all ages with a disability, we refer to the people we serve as consumers to recognize their right to maintain personal control over their lives and make their own choices.  We work with many local, state, and national organizations to help our consumer reach their goals.
  • Services: Advocacy, PEER support, Independent Living skills, Information and Referral.
  • Location:  2735 Washington Avenue, Vincennes, Indiana 47591 (Map)
  • Phone:   812.886.0575
  • Email: http://atticin.org/contact.html
  • Website: http://atticin.org/

Autism Society of Indiana (Arni Online)

Brain Injury Association of Indiana (BIAI)

  • Type: disability services; advocacy and support
  • Mission:  The Brain Injury Association of Indiana is a nonprofit 501 c (3) service organization dedicated to reducing the incidence and impact of brain injury through education, advocacy, support, prevention and by facilitating inter-agency commitment and collaboration.
  • Services: secure and develop community-based services, encouraging research, establishing support groups, providing access to pertinent information and resources, community education, legislative advocacy, prevention
  • Email:  https://biaindiana.org/contact-us/ 
  • Website:  https://biaindiana.org/ 

Bureau of Developmental Disabilities Services

  • Type: disability services
  • Mission:  To change the way the world defines and views disability by making profound, positive differences in people’s lives every day.   Easterseals Crossroads offers a variety of services to help people with disabilities address life’s challenges and achieve personal goals. 
  • Services: Community Integration and Habilitation Waiver, Family Supports Waiver, Supervised Group Living, consumer and provider education and resources,  Caregiver Supports Services
  • Locations & Contact Information:    https://www.in.gov/fssa/files/BDDS.pdf 
  • Website: https://www.in.gov/fssa/ddrs/2639.htm 

Bureau of Quality and  Improvement Services (BQIS)

  • Type: disability services; Accountability and reporting of direct service provision agencies
  • Mission:  The Bureau of Quality Improvement Services monitors services to individuals by organizations and providers.
  • Services: Monitors quality of services among direct service agencies and processes reports of maltreatment against consumers and professionals
  • Mailing Address: 402 W. Washington St., Rm. W453, MS46, Indianapolis, IN 46207-7083
  • Advocare, Quality Vendor Phone: 866-296-8322
  • BQIS Office Phone: 800-545-7763
  • Fax:   (317) 925-7619
  • Email:  BQIS.Help@fssa.IN.gov 
  • Website:   https://www.in.gov/fssa/ddrs/2635.htm 

Caring.com Comprehensive Medicare Information 

  • Type: A complete guide to Medicare benefits updated Jan. 31, 2022 and reviewed by Dr. Brindusa Vanta, MD. IDJ has also reviewed the site for alignment with Indiana Disability Justice values and we are happy to share this important resource. Caring.com is a leading senior care resource for family caregivers seeking information and support as they care for aging parents, spouses and other loved ones. They have been featured by AARP, The Administration for Community Living, The National Legal Resource Center, and Forbes, as well as referenced by many governmental agencies and organizations across the Internet.
  • Mission: To help as many seniors and their caregivers as possible through empathetic, expert guidance
  • Services: (1) Comprehensive resources, information, and support for Seniors and Caregivers (2) Industry-leading reviews program (3) Trusted Experts of Family Advisors and Senior Care Professionals.
  • Location: 127 Scaleybark Rd Charlotte, North Carolina 28209
  • Contact Information: (800) 973-1540
  • Website: https://www.caring.com/medicare/

Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Education 

  • Type: disability services; family and child support
  • Mission:  Through the Center, the Indiana State Department of Health works with families and professionals to ensure that children receive important follow-up and other services.
  • Services: provides assessment, services, information and recommendations related to communication, language development, and education of deaf and hard of hearing children.
  • Locations: 2 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46204
  • Contact Information:  http://cdhhe.blogspot.com/p/center-staff.html 
  • Website:  https://www.in.gov/isdh/25883.htm 

CICOA – Aging and In home Solutions

  • Type:  aging & disability services
  • Mission:  CICOA empowers older adults, those of any age with a disability, and their caregivers by providing the innovative answers, services, and support they need to achieve the greatest possible independence, dignity, and quality of life.
  • Services: nutrition services, meals and more, transportation, care management, home modifications.
  • Locations: 8440 Woodfield Crossing Blvd., Suite 175, Indianapolis, IN 46240
  • Phone: 317-254-5465
  • Fax: 317-254-5494
  • Email: https://cicoa.org/contact-us/
  • Website: https://cicoa.org/

Citizens Action Coalition  

  • Type: disability services; Legislative advocacy, community mobilization, community education
  • Mission:  To initiate, facilitate and coordinate citizen action directed to improving the quality of life of all inhabitants of the State of Indiana through principled advocacy of public policies to preserve democracy, conserve natural resources, protect the environment, and provide affordable access to essential human services.
  • Services: performing research, carrying out public education campaigns, organizing citizens, creating public awareness, lobbying legislators, intervening in utility cases before the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission, and litigating when necessary
  • Locations: 1915 W. 18th St., Suite C, Indianapolis, IN 46202
  • Phone: (317) 205-3535 
  • Fax: (317) 205-3599 
  • Email:  staff@citact.org 
  • Website: https://www.citact.org/ 

Covering Kids and Families (CKF) 

  • Type: disability services; Legislative advocacy, community health education, family health insurance support
  • Mission:  Covering Kids and Families promotes and facilitates healthcare coverage through building coalitions that enroll, educate, and support Hoosiers and advocating for strong and inclusive public policies.
  • Services: Legislative advocacy, school health coalition, community education, health care enrollment support, Indiana Healthcare Toolbox
  • Location: 1100 W. 42nd Street, Suite 317, Indianapolis, IN 46208
  • Local Affiliates:  https://www.ckfindiana.org/#map 
  • Phone: 317.222.1850
  • Email:  INFO@ckfindiana.org 
  • Website:  https://www.ckfindiana.org/ 

Department of Natural Resources Contact: Ric Edwards, ADA Program Director

  • Type: disability services; Accessibility in state forests and parks
  • Services: ensure accessibility of state forests, parks, and wildlife facilities for people with disabilities
  • Location:  402 W. Washington St, Rm W255C, Indianapolis, IN 46204
  • Phone:  317-232-4145
  • Email: REdwards@DNR.in.gov
  • Website:  https://www.in.gov/dnr/ 

Division of Aging and Adult Protective Services (APS) in Family and Social Services Administration

  • Type: disability services; Direct services, resources, and referrals for elders
  • Mission:  Indiana’s Area Agencies on Aging (AAA) provide case management, information, and referrals to various services for persons who are aging or developmentally disabled.  The Adult Protective Services program was established to investigate reports and provide intervention and protection to vulnerable adults who are victims of abuse, neglect, or exploitation. APS field investigators operate out of the offices of county prosecutors throughout the state.
  • Services: Community Integration and Habilitation Waiver, Family Supports Waiver, Supervised Group Living, consumer and provider education and resources,  Caregiver Supports Services
  • Locations & Contact Information:     https://www.in.gov/fssa/da/3454.htm 
  • Website: https://www.in.gov/fssa/2329.htm 

Division of Disability and Rehabilitation Services (DDRS) in Family and Social Services Administration

  • Type: disability services; Direct services
  • Mission:  To manage the delivery of services to children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
  • Services: consumer and provider education, First Steps, home and community services, rehabilitation and employment services
  • Locations: https://www.in.gov/fssa/ddrs/5386.htm 
  • Website: https://www.in.gov/fssa/2328.htm

Division of Mental Health and Additions (DMHA) in Family and Social Services Administration

  • Type: disability services; Service referral and consumer education
  • Mission:  DMHA collaborates with a network of mental health care providers. DMHA operates six psychiatric hospitals and funds addiction prevention and treatment programs. 
  • Services: Deaf and hard of hearing specific resources, gambling and substance addition provider referrals and supports, provider information, youth services, consumer education and resources, suicide prevention and intervention
  • Indiana Addiction Hotline: 800-662-4357
  • Website:  https://www.in.gov/fssa/dmha/ 

Down Syndrome Indiana

  • Type: disability services; Down syndrome support and education
  • Mission:  Down Syndrome Indiana is a one-stop-shop for information and resources on Down syndrome. The programs it offers are intended to promote the inclusion of individuals with Down syndrome in their greater community, as well as, to offer support and information to families, caregivers, educators, employers and the professionals who serve individuals with Down syndrome. 
  • Services: Learning program for families and teachers involved in education, position statements, resources for parents, educators, and health professionals, Buddy Walk, and many additional programs
  • Locations: 708 E Michigan Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202
  • Phone: (888) 989-9255
  • Fax:   (317) 925-7619
  • Email: https://dsindiana.org/contact-us/
  • Website:  https://dsindiana.org/ 

Easterseals Crossroads

  • Type: disability services; Accessibility devices
  • Mission:  To change the way the world defines and views disability by making profound, positive differences in people’s lives every day.   Easterseals Crossroads offers a variety of services to help people with disabilities address life’s challenges and achieve personal goals. 
  • Services: Adult Day Services, Adult Outpatient Medical Rehabilitation Programs, Children and Adolescent Outpatient Medical Rehabilitation Programs, Employment Services, Community Services, Assistive Technology Supports and Services
  • Locations:   https://03e3aa2.netsolhost.com/?page_id=537 
  • Phone:   317-466-1000 
  • Fax:   317-466-2000
  • Email: https://www.eastersealscrossroads.org/?page_id=72 
  • Website:    https://www.eastersealscrossroads.org/ 

Erskine Green Training Institute by the Arc of Indiana

  • Type:  disability services;  Vocational work training for people with disabilities
  • Mission: to provide opportunities for postsecondary vocational training for people with disabilities that empower and lead to meaningful employment.
  • Services: training for a variety of jobs in the hotel, food service and healthcare support environments
  • Locations:  601 S. High Street, Muncie, IN 47305
  • Phone:   765-381-8071
  • Email: https://www.erskinegreeninstitute.org/contact-us/ 
  • Website: https://www.erskinegreeninstitute.org/ 

Everybody Counts

  • Type:  disability services;  
  • Mission: Everybody Counts recognizes the value and worth of all people, and believes in the rights of persons with disabilities to control their own lives and participate fully in all aspects of community life.
  • Services:  Advocacy, PEER support, Independent Living skills, Information and Referral.
  • Locations:  438 Fayette Street, Hammond IN 46320
  • Phone:   219-937-5055
  • Email:http://everybodycounts.org/contact.htm/
  • Website: http://everybodycounts.org/index.htm

Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana

  • Type: disability services; housing advocacy, enforcement, and education
  • Mission:  to ensure equal housing opportunities by eliminating housing discrimination through advocacy, enforcement, education and outreach.
  • Services: advocacy on behalf of those who believe they have experienced housing discrimination, education for consumers and providers, community support, public policy advocacy
  • Location:  445 N. Pennsylvania Street, Suite 811, Indianapolis, IN 46204 
  • Phone: 855-270-7280
  • Fax: 317-245-0322
  • Email:  info@fhcci.org 
  • Website:   https://www.fhcci.org/ 

Family Voices Indiana 

  • Type: disability services; family support and education, provider education
  • Mission:  to ensure equal housing opportunities by eliminating housing discrimination through advocacy, enforcement, education and outreach.
  • Services:  Family Voices Indiana provides information, training, and one-on-one support to families of children and youth with special health care needs, and the professionals who serve them. We aim to provide families with tools to make informed decisions, advocate for improved systems and policies, and build partnerships between professionals and families. We are the state affiliate organization for Family Voices, and we serve as Indiana’s Family-to-Family Health Information Center. 
  • Location:  12175 Visionary Way, Ste.1360, Fishers, IN 46038
  • Phone: 844-323-4636
  • Email:   info@fvindiana.org 
  • Website:  http://www.fvindiana.org/ 

Fifth Freedom 

  • Type: disability services; community education, resource consolidation, employment support
  • Mission: The Fifth Freedom Network is a statewide, grassroots disability advocacy organization dedicated to removing the barriers that stand in the way of people with disabilities fully participating in their communities.
  • Services:  disability news alerts, indianapop.org (disability resource directory), jobdoozy.org (connecting people with disabilities to employers), candidate forums, accessibility surveys, educational workshops, voting support and civic involvement
  • Location:  4606-C E. State Blvd., Suite 102, Fort Wayne, IN 46815
  • Phone: (260) 426-8789
  • Fax: (260) 426-8790
  • Email:  https://fifthfreedom.org/about-us-contact-us/contact-doug/ 
  • Website:   https://fifthfreedom.org/ 

Future Choices

  • Type: disability services
  • Mission:  To provide access to services and conduct activities to ensure that people with special needs and their families are empowered to make personal acceptable options, which lead to the greatest quality of life.
  • Services: Individual and systems advocacy, Information and Referral, Peer Counseling, Independent Living Skills Training Transition
  • Location: Indiana Government Center South, Room E145, 402 West Washington Street, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204
  • Phone: 765-741-8332
  • Fax: 765-741-8333
  • Email: cinfo@futurechoices.org
  • Website:  https://www.futurechoices.org/

Generation Area 13 Agency on Aging and Disability

  • Type: disability services
  • Mission:  To offer older adults, individuals with disabilities and caregivers options for a better quality of life
  • Services: counseling, case management
  • Location:1019 N 4th St, Vincennes, IN 47591
  • Phone: 812-888-5880
  • Fax:  (812)888-4568
  • Email: generations@vinu.edu
  • Website: https://www.vinu.edu/web/generations/

Governor’s Council for People with Disabilities (GCPD)

  • Type: disability services; Policy Advocacy
  • Mission:  To advance the independence, productivity and inclusion of people with disabilities in all aspects of society. 
  • Services: education, state advocacy, resource consolidation, research, microgrant distribution
  • Location: Indiana Government Center South, Room E145, 402 West Washington Street, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204
  • Phone: (317)232-7770
  • Fax: (317)232-0257
  • Email: council@gcpd.in.gov
  • Website:  https://www.in.gov/gpcpd/ 

Health by Design

  • Type: disability services; Policy Advocacy
  • Mission:  works at the intersection of the built environment and public health, collaborating across sectors and disciplines to ensure Indiana communities have neighborhoods, public spaces and transportation infrastructure that promote active living for all.
  • Services: education and technical support for organizations and policy-makers
  • Location: 615 N. Alabama Street, Suite 426, Indianapolis, IN 46204-1434
  • Phone: 317-622-4820
  • Email: info@hbdin.org 
  • Website:   http://www.healthbydesignonline.org/

IN*SOURCE (Indiana Special Education Parent Support)

  • Type:  disability services; parent-led advocacy and education organization focused on the education system 
  • Mission:  Equipping families & partnering with professionals to help students with special needs realize their potential.
  • Services:  training for parents and service providers, regional school advocacy, resources 
  • Location:  1703 South Ironwood Drive, South Bend, IN 46613
  • Phone:  800-332-4433
  • Fax:  574-234-7279 
  • Email:  insource@insource.org 
  • Website:    http://insource.org/ 

INconnect Alliance in Family and Social Services Administration 

  • Type: disability services; health and long-term care coordination for elders and people with disabilities
  • Mission: to help you find the information and resources you need as you navigate the complex care puzzle and system of long term services and supports. Our goal is to put knowledge at your fingertips.
  • Services: identifying and utilizing health care for consumers, long-term care, in-home care, resource consolidation
  • Location: 615 N. Alabama Street, Suite 426, Indianapolis, IN 46204-1434
  • Phone: 317-622-4820
  • Email: info@hbdin.org 
  • Website:    https://www.in.gov/fssa/inconnectalliance/ 

Indiana AgrAbility

Indiana Assistive Technology Act (INDATA) Project 

Indiana Association of Area Agencies and Aging (IAAAA) 

  • Type:  disability services;  Elder services support and resource referral
  • Mission: To provide leadership and advocacy for Indiana’s evolving home and community-based services network.
  • Services:  provide Information about resources and service providers, assess needs for service, make referrals to case managers, link to services, monitor consumer satisfaction and adjust services to meet changing needs. 
  • Location: 4701 N Keystone Avenue, Suite 402, Indianapolis, IN  46205
  • Phone: 317.205.9201
  • Fax: 317.205.9203
  • Email:  info@iaaaa.org 
  • Website:  http://www.iaaaa.org/ 

Indiana Association of Rehabilitation Facilities, Inc.  (INARF)

  • Type: disability services; professional to professional organization
  • Mission: We work to influence the disabilities services industry by presenting a unified voice and by building the capabilities of member agencies to deliver quality services and supports.
  • Services: Professional development and education, state policy advocacy, annual conference, professional resources
  • Locations:  615 North Alabama Street, Suite 410, Indianapolis, IN 46204
  • Phone: 317-634-4957
  • Fax: 317-634-3221
  • Email:  https://web.inarf.org/contact 
  • Website: https://www.inarf.org/ 

Indiana Disability Rights (IDR)

  • Type: disability services; legal advocacy and education
  • Mission:   To protect and promote the rights of individuals with disabilities through empowerment and advocacy. 
  • Services: education for people with disabilities and service providers, legal advocacy, supported decision making, [provide resources and advice on legal matters such as guardianship and voting
  • Location:  4701 North Keystone Avenue, Suite 222, Indianapolis, Indiana 46205 
  • Phone:   800.622.4845 
  • Email:    info@IndianaDisabilityRights.org 
  • Website:  www.IndianaDisabilityRights.org 

Indiana Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health

  • Type: disability services; mental health and violence related family support
  • Mission:  The vision of IFFCMH is to empower, support and educate families coping with children’s mental health issues.  Through outreach, inter-agency collaboration, and community resources, IFFCMH will strive to make every childhood the best it can be.
  • Services: Advocacy in the school system for youth with mental illness and cognitive disability, connecting families to providers and supporting coordination of services between providers and schools, connecting families to government supports and agencies (resource referral), emotional and social support during legal processes
  • Location:  2240 N. Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46208
  • Phone: 1-866-247-8457
  • Email: http://www.indianafamilies.org/contact.html 
  • Website: http://www.indianafamilies.org/ 

Indiana Hands and Voices 

  • Type: disability services; parent-led Deaf and Hard of Hearing children and family supports
  • Mission: Hands & Voices is dedicated to supporting families with children who are deaf or hard-of-hearing without a bias around communication modes or methodology. We are a parent-driven, non-profit organization providing families with the resources, networks, and information they need to improve communication access and educational outcomes for their children. Our outreach activities, parent/professional collaboration, and advocacy efforts are focused on enabling deaf and hard-of-hearing children to reach their highest potential.
  • Services: Resource referral, family support, and Guide By Your Side™, a program from Hands and Voices that provides emotional support and unbiased information from trained Parent Guides to families of newly identified children who are deaf or hard of hearing and to the systems that serve them.
  • Location: 4000 W 106th St., Suite 125-216, Carmel, IN 46032
  • Phone: 765-721-6366
  • Fax:  812-855-9630 
  • Email:  inhandsandvoices@gmail.com 
  • Website:  https://www.inhandsandvoices.org/ 

Indiana Institute on Disability and Community (IIDC)

  • Type: disability services; advocacy, education, community services, research
  • Mission:   to work with communities to welcome, value, and support the meaningful participation of people of all ages and abilities through research, education, and service. 
  • Services: Interdisciplinary pre-service preparation and continuing education; Research, including basic or applied research, evaluation, and public policy analysis; Information dissemination; and Community services, including training, technical assistance, and model demonstration.
  • Location: 1905 North Range Road, Bloomington, IN 47408-9801 (https://www.iidc.indiana.edu/pages/contact-us-map )
  • Phone:  812-855-6508
  • Fax:  812-855-9630 
  • Email:  iidc@indiana.edu
  • Website:   https://www.iidc.indiana.edu/ 

Indiana Resource Center on Autism 

  • Type: disability services; education, research, resource referral
  • Mission: IRCA work is focused on goals around early detection and diagnosis, effective early childhood and school-age programs that utilize evidence-based practices, transition across grade levels and across stages of life, post-secondary opportunities, community employment and living options, family support, and other activities that lead to an improved quality of life.
  • Services: Outreach and community education, individual consultations, education and support in educational settings, research to improve quality of life, data consolidation and maintenance, resource referral, technical assistance on best practices, policy, and practices
  • Location:1905 North Range Rd., Bloomington, IN 47408
  • Phone:  812-855-6508  
  • Fax:   812-855-9630 
  • Email:  prattc@indiana.edu 
  • Website:  https://www.iidc.indiana.edu/index.php?pageId=32 

Indiana Rural Transit Assistance Program (RTAP)

  • Type: disability services; Transportation advocacy and education
  • Mission:  To provide technical assistance and training to not-for-profit public and specialized transportation providers all over the state of Indiana.  
  • Services: (sometimes free) training to any transportation agency in Indiana
  • Location: 811 Lindsey St., Columbus, IN 47201
  • Phone:  812-799-3360
  • Website:  http://www.indianartap.com/ 

Indiana Statewide Independent Living Council (INSILC)

  • Type: disability services; Independent living center manager and coordinator
  • Mission:  Indiana Statewide Independent Living Council (INSILC), was established by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. INSILC is a 501c3 non-profit, governor-appointed council, independent and autonomous from the state, federally-required to be led by a majority of individuals with disabilities from all regions of Indiana with different backgrounds and experiences tasked with promoting the philosophy of Independent Living. INSILC believes people with disabilities should have the same civil rights, choices, options, and control over their lives as do people without disabilities. 
  • Services: state advocacy, resource consolidation, independent living center management and funding
  • Locations:  https://www.insilc.org/centers-for-independent-living/ 
  • Phone:  1-844-4INSILC 
  • Fax:  317-807-6100 
  • Email:  info@insilc.org 
  • Website:   https://www.insilc.org/ 

Independent Living Center

  • Type: disability services
  • Mission:  The mission of the Independent Living Center of Eastern Indiana is to empower people with disabilities.
  • Services: Advocacy, Information and referral, Peer support, Independent living skills, Transition.
  • Locations:  1818 West Main Richmond IN, 47374
  • Phone: (765) 939-9226
  • Email:  info@ilcein.org
  • Website: https://ilcein.org/services/

Mental Health America Indiana

  • Type: disability services; mental health and additions resource referral and support
  • Mission:  to work for the mental health of all citizens and for victory over mental illness and addictive disorders through public education, advocacy, and public health reform. 
  • Services: Support consumers in using the mental health and addition system throughout Indiana, supporting consumers in applying to and using public health care and managed care plans
  • Locations:   1431 North Delaware Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202 
  • Phone:  (317) 638-3501
  • Fax:  (317) 638-3540
  • Email:   https://www.mhai.net/about-us/contact 
  • Website:    https://www.mhai.net/ 

Northwest Indiana Community Action

  • Type: disability services
  • Mission:  is to help people to be independent and advocate for those who can’t. 
  • Services: In-Home Services, Wellness Programs, Meals / Nutrition Education, Nursing Home Pre-Admission, Caregiver Support, Advocate Services.
  • Locations:   5240 Fountain Drive, Crown Point, Indiana 46307
  • Phone:  219.794.1829 
  • Email:   director@nwi-ca.org
  • Website: http://www.nwi-ca.org/index.html

Office of Medicaid Policy and Planning (OMPP) in Family and Social Services Administration

  • Type: disability services; Coordinate medicaid service authorization and consumer applications for coverage and waivers
  • Mission:   The FSSA Office of Medicaid Policy and Planning efficiently and effectively administers Medicaid programs for the state of Indiana.
  • Services: traditional Medicaid, risk-based managed care, and a variety of waiver services tailored to the needs of specific populations, Healthy Indiana Plan, Hoosier Care Connect, Hoosier Healthwise,  home and community-based services, MED Works, HoosierRX  
  • Contact Information:  https://www.in.gov/medicaid/members/135.htm 
  • Website: https://www.in.gov/fssa/ompp/4597.htm
  • Website:  https://www.in.gov/medicaid/ 

PATINS Project (Promoting Achievement through Technology and Instruction for all Students)

Self-Advocates of Indiana (SAI)

  • Type: disability services; Personal Advocacy
  • Mission:   Self-advocacy is important because it is a way for people to know that all people, including people with disabilities, have rights. We help people understand that we want to be treated with respect. It is a way for our voices to be heard.
  • Services: education, state and local advocacy, resource consolidation
  • Location: 143 W. Market Street, Suite 200, Indianapolis, IN  46204
  • Phone:  317-977-2375 
  • Fax:  317-977-2385 
  • Email:  https://www.saind.org/contact-us/ 
  • Website:  https://www.saind.org/ 

Social Security Administration

SWIRCA

  • Type: disability services
  • Mission: Enhancing Opportunities for Independent Living
  • Services: In-Home Services (Aging in Place),   Adult day service, congregate meals, handy chore
  • Locations: 16 West Virginia Street Evansville, IN 47710
  • Phone: (812) 464-7800
  • Email: http://swirca.org/contact-us/
  • Website: http://swirca.org/

The Arc of Indiana

  • Type: disability services; Policy advocacy and direct services
  • Mission:   The Arc of Indiana is committed to all people with intellectual and developmental disabilities realizing their goals of living, learning, working and fully participating in the community.
  • Services: pooled special needs trust, advocacy network, support in applying for medicaid, medicaid waviers, SSI, SSDI, vocational rehab, career counseling, community living options, lifecourse framework, supported decision making, education for consumers and providers, health insurance education, audio and visual resources
  • Locations:  https://www.arcind.org/about-the-arc/local-chapters/ 
  • Phone: 800-382-9100
  • Fax: 317-977-2385
  • Email:   https://www.arcind.org/contact-us/ 
  • Website:  https://www.arcind.org/ 

Walking Spirit

  • Type: Disability Access, Inclusion, & Equity Services
  • Mission: To enhance the diversity, equity, and inclusion of our communities through evaluation, education, and adaptation with a radical hospitality approach to emphasize and maintain focus on the dignity, respect, and resiliency of all people of all abilities.
  • Services: Inspirational Speaking; Accessibility, Hospitality, Outreach, & Business Operations Consulting; Accessibility Assessments & Adaptation Planning; Quality of Life Consulting & Advocacy
  • Location: Central Indiana & beyond
  • Phone: (317) 402-7255
  • Fax: (317) 218-3482 (call or email first)
  • Email: contact@walkingspirit.org
  • Website: https://www.walkingspirit.org

The WILL Center

  • Type: disability services
  • Mission:   To empower people with disabilities to ensure that they have full and complete access to community resources to promote their independence.
  • Services: Individual Advocacy, Systems Advocacy, Information and Referral, Independent Living Skills Training, Assistive Technology Information, ADA Information, Peer Counseling, Transition
  • Locations: 1 Dreiser Square, Terre Haute, Indiana 47807
  • Phone: 812-298-9455
  • Fax: 812-299-9061
  • Email:  info@thewillcenter.org
  • Website: https://www.thewillcenter.org/

ADAMS COUNTY

Community and Family Services

  • Type: disability services
  • Mission:   The purpose of Community & Family Services assistance is to help individuals experiencing economic distress to become independent and self-sufficient. 
  • Services: Energy Assistant Program, Women, Infant and Child care, Housing Choice voucher program, Bundle for babies an effort to provide clothing for children.
  • Locations:  214 E. Monroe Street, Decatur, IN 46733 Phone:    (260) 726-9318 
  • FAX:  (260) 726-9174 
  • Hours:  Mon – Fri: 8 am-4:30pm
  • Website:   http://www.communityandfamilyservices.org/adams-county 

Adams County Council on Aging

  • Type: disability services; Transportation services
  • Mission:  The mission of the Adams County Council on Aging is to promote a healthy, independent, quality lifestyle for all senior citizens throughout Adams County. The Adams County Council on Aging will serve as a focal point for networking appropriate social service, government and educational resources. 
  • Service: Van service is available throughout the Adams County area to Adams County residents who are 60 years of age and over and disabled adults. 
  • Location : 313 W. Jefferson St.  Rm. 120 Decatur, IN 
  • Phone: (260) 724-5316
  • Fax: (260) 724-5317 
  • Website:  https://adamscountycouncilonaging.org/ 

ALLEN COUNTY

Alzheimer Association 

  • Type: disability services; Care and training
  • Mission:  To eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. 
  • Service:  Programs and support services connect you with peers and professionals to help you make the plans and adjustments necessary to live your best life for as long as possible 24×7 helpline
  • Helpline:  800.272.3900 
  • Location:   6324 Constitution Dr Fort Wayne, IN 46804
  • Phone: 260.420.5547
  • Fax: 317.582.0669 
  • Website:  https://www.alz.org/indiana/ 

Bridges of Indiana

  • Type:  disability services; direct services
  • Mission: provide the services necessary to allow individuals with disabilities, with the support of their families and friends, to live, learn and work where they choose within the community.
  • Service: Behavior care, community integration, music therapy, residential support, autism therapies.
  • Location:   4011 W Jefferson Blvd, STE 250 Fort Wayne, IN 46804
  • Phone: (260)209-1890
  • Fax: (260)209-1891 
  • Website: https://indiana.bridges.us/

Down Syndrome Association of Northeast Indiana (DSANI)

  • Type: disability services
  • Mission:  The mission of the down syndrome association of northeast Indiana is to enhance the lives of people living with down syndrome, advocate on their behalf, provide information and support to families and professionals, and promote acceptance and inclusion of people with down syndrome in northeast Indiana.
  • Service: DSANI represents people with Down syndrome and their families in the eleven counties surrounding Fort Wayne, Indiana. It offers a number of different support groups and activities for its members. Advocacy, outreach services, New parents or expectant
  • Locations:3320 N Clinton St Fort Wayne, IN 46805
  • Phone:  260-471-9964 
  • Email: administrator@dsani.org
  • Website: www.dsani.org

The Autism Society of Indiana (ASI)  

  • Type: disability services
  • Mission: The Autism Society of Indiana (ASI) exists to ensure that every individual and every family affected by autism in the State of Indiana receives the high-quality services they deserve. 
  • Service:  Highly customized support and education to individuals affected by autism and ensure everyone whom they engage with have a committed partner in their lifelong journeys. Individual and family support 
  • Location : 127 Airport North Office Park Fort Wayne, IN 46825
  • Phone:   (800) 609-8449  
  • Email :  info@inautism.org 
  • Website:  https://www.autismsocietyofindiana.org/ 

Turnstone

  • Type: disability services
  • Mission: Turnstone empowers people with disabilities to achieve their highest potential by providing comprehensive services and programs.
  • Services: adult day services, adult therapy, childcare, equipment loan, health and wellness center, memory care, pediatric therapy.
  • Location:  3320 North Clinton Street Fort Wayne, IN 46805.
  • Phone:  (260) 483-2100
  • Email: turnstone@turnstone.org
  • Website:  https://turnstone.org

BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY

Bridges of Indiana

  • Type:  disability services; direct services 
  • Mission: provide the services necessary to allow individuals with disabilities, with the support of their families and friends, to live, learn and work where they choose within the community.
  • Service: Behavior care, community integration, music therapy, residential support, autism therapies.
  • Location:  3124 N National Rd Columbus, IN 47201
  • Phone:  (812)657-0991
  • Fax: (812)657-0992 
  • Website: https://indiana.bridges.us/

Developmental Services, Inc.  (DSI)

  • Type: disability services; Direct services for families
  • Mission:  To provide services and supports to people with barriers to attain self-direction, inclusion, personal fulfillment, and productivity in all life areas. 
  • Services: DSI provides early intervention for infants and toddlers, residential living options, job training, placement and follow-along, respite care, family support, individualized community-based services and many other services.   
  • Location:   2920 Tenth Street Columbus, IN 47202-1023  
  • Phone:   (800) 745-7686 
  • Website: https://www.dsiservices.org/ 

StoneBelt

  • Type: disability services; Advocacy and Direct services
  • Mission:  Stone Belt is a nonprofit organization that provides resources and supports for individuals with disabilities. Established in 1958, it is the oldest and largest agency of its kind in south-central Indiana.
  • Service:  brightest future for individuals with disabilities and the people that support them.
  • Location:  1531 13th Street Columbus, IN 47201 
  • Phone:    812-376-7149 
  • Email:  info@stonebelt.org 
  • Website:  https://www.stonebelt.org 

BLACKFORD COUNTY

Community and Family Services

  • Type: disability services; Direct services and support
  • Mission: The purpose of Community & Family Services assistance is to help individuals experiencing economic distress to become independent and self-sufficient. 
  • Services: Energy Assistant Program, Women, Infant and Child care, Housing Choice voucher program, Bundle for babies an effort to provide clothing for children.
  • Locations: 1015 W. Washington St. Hartford City IN 47348 
  • Phone:  (765) 348-0744 
  • FAX:  765-348-0748
  • Email: BlackfordWIC@gmail.com
  • Website:  http://www.communityandfamilyservices.org/blackford-county 

BOONE COUNTY

TheArcof Greater Boone

  • Type: disability services; Counseling Information & Referral Services 
  • Mission:  The Arc of Greater Boone County exists to assist people with disabilities and special needs to achieve their maximum potential in partnership with the community. 
  • Services:  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, and to empower people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities to be self sufficient and independent to the greatest extent possible. 
  • Location:   900 W Main Street Lebanon, IN 46052 
  • Phone:   (765) 482-6815 
  • Website:   https://thearcgbc.org/

BROWN COUNTY

The Arc of Greater Boone

  • Type: disability services; Counseling Information & Referral Services 
  • Mission:  The Arc of Greater Boone County exists to assist people with disabilities and special needs to achieve their maximum potential in partnership with the community. 
  • Services:  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, and to empower people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities to be self sufficient and independent to the greatest extent possible. 
  • Location:  1024 Nashville IN 47448 
  • Phone:   (765) 482-6815 
  • Website:   https://www.arcind.org/location/brown/ 

CARROLL COUNTY

Aging & Disability Resource Center 

  • Type: disability services; information and independent services
  • Mission: Our agency is committed to serving the community through services for older persons, persons with disabilities, and those persons with lower incomes.
  • Services:  Premier Skilled Nursing, Post-Acute Care & On-Site Physician Services 
  • Location:  901 Prince William Rd., STE. D, Delphi, IN 46923
  • Phone: 765-564-6466 / 765-564-6105 
  • Website: https://acl.gov/programs/aging-and-disability-networks/aging-and-disability-resource-centers

CASS COUNTY

Area Five: Aging & Disability Resource Center

  • Type: disability services; Referrals
  • Mission: The Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC) serves all individuals regardless of age, disability, or income level. 
  • Service: Help assess the needs  of individuals and connect you with the best programs and resources.
  • Location:  1801 Smith Street Logansport, IN 46947
  • Phone:  574-722-4451 
  • Website:  http://www.areafive.com/cass/

CLINTON COUNTY

TheArc of Clinton County

  • Type:  disability services; Counseling Information & Referral Services 
  • Mission: The Arc of Clinton is committed to all people with intellectual and developmental disabilities realizing their goals of living, learning, working and fully participating in the community. 
  • Services:  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, and to empower people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities to be self sufficient and independent to the greatest extent possible. 
  • Location:  P.O. Box 926 Frankfort IN 46041 
  • Phone:    765-343-2779  
  • Website:  https://www.arcind.org/location/clinton/ 

CRAWFORD COUNTY

Abilities Services

  • Type: disability services  
  • Mission:  Our goal is to help individuals with developmental disabilities achieve their highest potential and enjoy life where they live, learn, work and play 
  • Services:  day services, residential group home and supported living services, employment services, and more to consumers 
  • Location:  110 S Prairie Ave. Frankfort, Indiana 46041 
  • Phone:  (765) 659-4631 
  • Website:  https://www.abilitiesservices.org/ 

Blue River Services

  • Type: disability services
  • Mission: To assist people with disabilities in realizing maximum personal growth and development in home, work and community by providing a continuum of individualized services and supports in settings least restrictive for the needs of the individual. 
  • Services: child services, employment services, housing and residential services
  • Location:   6913 East State Road 64 Marengo, IN 47140 
  • Phone: 812-365-2943 or 1-866-527-5130 
  • Fax: 812-365-9156 
  • Website: http://www.brsinc.org/

DEARBORN COUNTY

The Arc of Dearborn County

  • Type: disability services
  • Mission:  partnering with various community members to heighten awareness of people who have developmental disabilities and to routinely provide opportunities for enrichment and dignity to occur within their lives. 
  • Service: parent-partner network targeted to reach new parents via connections with area pediatricians and physicians, training programs
  • Location:13146 State Road 101, Sunman, IN 47041  
  • Website:  http://www.dearborncountyarc.org 

DECATUR COUNTY

Disability and Autism Service of Indiana (DASI)

  • Type: disability services
  • Mission:  to provide the highest quality ABA therapy, and Speech therapy services to children on the Autism spectrum. 
  • Services: personal coaching to parents and the person with autism
  • Location:  1314 North Liberty Circle W. Greensburg, IN 47240 
  • Phone: 812-663-2273
  • Fax: 812-663-2275
  • Email: info@dasikids.com
  • Website: https://dasikids.com 

The Arc of Decatur County

  • Type: disability services; Counseling Information & Referral Services 
  • Mission: The Arc of Decatur is committed to all people with intellectual and developmental disabilities realizing their goals of living, learning, working and fully participating in the community. 
  • Services:  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, and to empower people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities to be self sufficient and independent to the greatest extent possible. 
  • Location:   126 Greensburg IN 47240 
  • Phone:  800-382-9100 
  • Website:  https://www.arcind.org 

DELAWARE COUNTY

Bridges of Indiana

  • Type: disability services; direct services 
  • Mission: provide the services necessary to allow individuals with disabilities, with the support of their families and friends, to live, learn and work where they choose within the community.
  • Service: Behavior care, community integration, music therapy, residential support, autism therapies.
  • Location: 1200 S. Tillotson Opas, Ste 9 Muncie, IN 47304
  • Phone: (765) 282-2744
  • Fax: (765) 282-2844 
  • Website: https://indiana.bridges.us/

Hillcroft Services

  • Type: disability services
  • Mission: provide innovative services and support for People with disabilities and their families, resulting in extraordinary differences in People’s lives.
  • Services: residential services, employment services, therapy services, clinical support, transit services
  • Location:  501 West Air Park Drive Muncie, IN 47303
  • Phone: (765) 284-4166. 
  • Website: https://www.hillcroft.org/ 

Life Stream

  • Type: disability services
  • Mission: It is the mission of Life Stream Services to improve the quality of life for people at risk of losing their independence.
  • Service: in home care and counselling, senior care services, information and resources health insurance assistant-ship program
  •  Location: 1701 Pilgrim Blvd., Yorktown, IN 47396 
  • Phone:   (765) 759-1121 
  • Website: https://www.lifestreaminc.org/aging-disability-resource-center/ 

DEKALB COUNTY

Heimach Center

  • Type: disability services
  • Mission: The purpose of our organization, with its senior center as its focal point, is to assist seniors, disabled persons and others in maintaining their independence and being able to live in their own homes as long as possible.
  • Services: support groups, insurance assistant ship programs , tax assistance, medical equipment loan program
  • Location: 1800 E 7th Street, Auburn IN 46706 
  • Phone: (260) 925-3311 
  • Website:  https://www.dccoa.net 

ELKHART COUNTY

Advocacy Links

  • Type: disability services; case management for people with cognitive and developmental disabilities
  • ·Mission: to provide reputable case management services to individuals living in north central Indiana. 
  • Services: case management and transition support
  • Main Office Location: 56159 Riverdale Dr, Elkhart, IN 46514 
  • Phone: 888.537.5733
  • Fax: 888.847.0805 
  • Email: info@advocacy-links.com 
  • Website: http://www.advocacy-links.com/ 

FULTON COUNTY

Area Five: Aging & Disability Resource Center

  • Type: disability services; Referrals 
  • Mission: The Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC) serves all individuals regardless of age, disability, or income level. 
  • Service: Help assess the needs  of individuals and connect you with the best programs and resources.
  • Location: 925 Main Street Rochester, Indiana  46975
  • Phone: Case Manager: 574-223-5830
  • Phone: Healthy Families: 574-223-8699 
  • Website:  http://www.areafive.com/fulton

FAYETTE COUNTY

Life Stream

  • Type: disability services
  • Mission: It is the mission of Life Stream Services to improve the quality of life for people at risk of losing their independence.
  • Service: in home care and counselling, senior care services, information and resources health insurance assistant-ship program
  • Location:  477 N. Grand Ave. Connersville, IN 47331
  • Phone: 765-827-1511
  • Website: https://www.lifestreaminc.org/aging-disability-resource-center/ 

FLOYD COUNTY

Bridges of Indiana

  • Type:  disability services; direct services 
  • Mission: provide the services necessary to allow individuals with disabilities, with the support of their families and friends, to live, learn and work where they choose within the community.
  • Service: Behavior care, community integration, music therapy, residential support, autism therapies.
  • Location:  3602 Northgate Court, STE 3, New Albany, IN 47150
  • Phone: (812)258-9827
  • Fax:  (812)258-9828  
  • Website: https://indiana.bridges.us/

Stephenson Disability Services

  • Type: disability services; social security administration support
  • Mission: successfully guide each disabled person through the process of securing benefits from the Social Security Administration, sharing our experience, knowledge and concern to the fullest with every individual.
  • Services: supplement security income services, medical condition assistance, social security support services
  • Location: 907 East Main Street New Albany, IN 47150 
  • Phone: 812-748-8140  
  • Website:  https://www.stephensondisability.com 

FRANKLIN COUNTY

Life Stream

  • Type: disability services
  • Mission: It is the mission of Life Stream Services to improve the quality of life for people at risk of losing their independence.
  • Service: in home care and counselling, senior care services, information and resources health insurance assistant-ship program
  • Location:  11146 County Park Rd. Brookville, IN 47012
  • Phone: 765-647-1276 
  • Website: https://www.lifestreaminc.org/aging-disability-resource-center/ 

GIBSON COUNTY

The Arc of Gibson County

  • Type: disability services
  • Mission: Assist persons with disabilities to realize their goals of learning, living and working in the community.  
  • Services: Life skills, rehab services, community living, WIC, 24 hour care to individuals.
  • Location: 421 S Main St, Princeton, IN 47670 
  • Phone: 8123686312
  • Email: Info@ArcofGibsonCounty.org
  • Website: http://www.gcarc.org/

GRANT COUNTY

Life Stream

  • Type: disability services
  • Mission: It is the mission of Life Stream Services to improve the quality of life for people at risk of losing their independence.
  • Service: in home care and counseling, senior care services, information and resources health insurance assistant-ship program
  • Location:  401 E. North D Street, Gas City, 46933
  • Phone: (765) 618-9599
  • Website: https://www.lifestreaminc.org/aging-disability-resource-center/

HAMILTON COUNTY

Janus

  • Type:  disability services 
  • Mission: Janus defines their consumers by their abilities. Janus offer opportunities for education, employment training, independent living services and information to individuals and their families.
  • Services: work-experience programs, community services.
  • Location:  1555 Westfield Road Noblesville, Indiana 46062
  • Phone: (317) 773-8781
  • Fax:  (317) 773-8798 
  • Email:   dlaird@janus-inc.org 
  • Website:  http://www.janus-inc.org   

HANCOCK COUNTY

Developmental Service Alternatives (DSA)

  • Type:  disability services 
  • Mission:  To serve intellectually or developmentally disabled adults through programs tailored to the individual and his or her situation and supports.
  • Service:  A full range of health care services, behavior management and  active treatment programs are provided in the group homes.
  • Location: 225 Gaslite Lane Greenfield, IN  46140
  • Phone: 317-477-0093
  • Email: web@cg-idd.com
  • Website: https://www.dsa-in.com 

The Arc of Hancock County

  • Type:  disability services; Counseling Information & Referral Services 
  • Mission: The Arc of Hancock county is committed to all people with intellectual and developmental disabilities realizing their goals of living, learning, working and fully participating in the community. 
  • Services:  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, and to empower people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities to be self sufficient and independent to the greatest extent possible. 
  • Location:141 Green Meadows Drive, Suite 3 Greenfield IN 46140
  • Phone: 317-462-3727
  • Website:   https://thearcofhancockcounty.com/ 

HARRISON COUNTY

Blue River Services

  • Type:  disability services 
  • Mission: To assist people with disabilities in realizing maximum personal growth and development in home, work and community by providing a continuum of individualized services and supports in settings least restrictive for the needs of the individual. 
  • Services: child services, employment services, housing and residential services
  • Location:  1365 Hwy. 135 NW  Corydon, IN 47112 
  • Phone:  812-738-2408 
  • FAX:  812-738-6281 
  • Website: http://www.brsinc.org/

HENDRICKS COUNTY

Hendricks Health Partnership

  • Type: disability services 
  • Mission: To improve the physical, mental, and spiritual health of Hendricks County 
  • Services:  mental health coalition services, Minority Health Coalition, and the Interfaith Coalition. 
  • Location:    355 S Washington St, Danville, IN 46122 
  • Phone:  (317) 745-9618 
  • Website:  https://www.hendrickshealthpartnership.org 

HENRY COUNTY

Life Stream

  • Type: disability services 
  • Mission: It is the mission of Life Stream Services to improve the quality of life for people at risk of losing their independence.
  • Service: in home care and counseling, senior care services, information and resources health insurance assistant-ship program
  • Location:  108 S. Main Street, New Castle, 47362
  • Phone : (765) 521-7414
  • Website: https://www.lifestreaminc.org/aging-disability-resource-center/ 

HUNTINGTON COUNTY

Community and Family Services

  • Type:  Direct services; financial guidance
  • Mission:   The purpose of Community & Family Services assistance is to help individuals experiencing economic distress to become independent and self-sufficient. 
  • Services: Energy Assistant Program, Women, Infant and Child care, Housing Choice voucher program, Bundle for babies an effort to provide clothing for children.
  • Locations:  1255 Engle St. Huntington, IN 46750 
  • Phone: (260) 356-3890
  • FAX: (260) 359-2144 
  • Website:  http://www.communityandfamilyservices.org/huntington-county 

HOWARD COUNTY

Area Five: Aging & Disability Resource Center 

  • Type: disability services; Referrals 
  • Mission: The Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC) serves all individuals regardless of age, disability, or income level. 
  • Service: Help assess the needs  of individuals and connect you with the best programs and resources.
  • Location: 107 W. Taylor Street Kokomo, IN 46901 
  • Phone:  765-454-5562 
  • Website:  http://www.areafive.com/howard

Bridges of Indiana

  • Type: disability services; direct services
  • Mission: provide the services necessary to allow individuals with disabilities, with the support of their families and friends, to live, learn and work where they choose within the community.
  • Service: Behavior care, community integration, music therapy, residential support, autism therapies.
  • Location:  3120 Lafountain St. Kokomo, Indiana 46901
  • Phone:  (317) 334-0400 
  • Website: https://indiana.bridges.us/

HENRY COUNTY

Hillcroft Services

  • Type: disability services 
  • Mission: provide innovative services and support for People with disabilities and their families, resulting in extraordinary differences in People’s lives.
  • Services: residential services, employment services, therapy services, clinical support, transit services
  • Location:   501 New York Avenue New Castle, IN 47362
  • Phone: (765) 529-7630 
  • Website: https://www.hillcroft.org/ 

JACKSON COUNTY

The Arc of Jackson County

  • Type:  disability services; Counseling Information & Referral Services 
  • Mission: The Arc of Indiana is committed to all people with intellectual and developmental disabilities realizing their goals of living, learning, working and fully participating in the community. 
  • Services:  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, and to empower people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities to be self sufficient and independent to the greatest extent possible. 
  • Location:   242 Springhill RoadSeymour IN 47274 
  • Phone:   812-521-8651 
  • Email: arcjacksoncounty@gmail.com
  • Website:   https://arcjacksoncounty.org 

JENNINGS COUNTY

The Arc of Jennings County

  • Type:  disability services; Counseling Information & Referral Services 
  • Mission: The Arc of Indiana is committed to all people with intellectual and developmental disabilities realizing their goals of living, learning, working and fully participating in the community. 
  • Services:  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, and to empower people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities to be self sufficient and independent to the greatest extent possible. 
  • Location:   3375 IN-3North Vernon IN 47265 
  • Website:  https://www.arcind.org .

JEFFERSON COUNTY

Stephenson Disability Services

  • Type:  disability services; social security administration support
  • Mission: successfully guide each disabled person through the process of securing benefits from the Social Security Administration, sharing our experience, knowledge and concern to the fullest with every individual.
  • Services: supplement security income services, medical condition assistance, social security support services
  • Location: 220 Village Square Center Unit B  Madison, IN 47250 
  • Phone: 812-748-8140  
  • Website:  https://www.stephensondisability.com 

JAY COUNTY

Community and Family Services

  • Type: disability services; Direct services
  • Mission:   The purpose of Community & Family Services assistance is to help individuals experiencing economic distress to become independent and self-sufficient. 
  • Services: Energy Assistant Program, Women, Infant and Child care, Housing Choice voucher program, Bundle for babies an effort to provide clothing for children.
  • Location: 521 S. Wayne St. Portland, IN 47371 
  • Phone: (260) 726-9318
  • Fax: (260) 726-9174 
  • Website:  http://www.communityandfamilyservices.org/jay-county 

Life Stream

  • Type:  disability services 
  • Mission: It is the mission of Life Stream Services to improve the quality of life for people at risk of losing their independence.
  • Service: in home care and counselling, senior care services, information and resources health insurance assistant-ship program
  • Location:  115 E. Water Street, Portland 47371
  • Phone: (260) 726-6477
  • Website: https://www.lifestreaminc.org/aging-disability-resource-center/ 

JOHNSON COUNTY

Gateway Services, Inc.

  • Type:  disability services; Advocacy and direct services
  • Mission: to embrace and build that community, and to welcome others with similar needs, with and without disabilities, to benefit from our services. 
  • Services: day services, employment services, transition services, hearing in-ability services
  • Location: 3500 North Morton Street Franklin, IN 46131
  • Phone:  317-738-5500 
  • Website: https://www.gatewayarc.com

KNOX COUNTY

Bridges of Indiana

  • Type: disability services; direct services 
  • Mission: provide the services necessary to allow individuals with disabilities, with the support of their families and friends, to live, learn and work where they choose within the community.
  • Service: Behavior care, community integration, music therapy, residential support, autism therapies.
  • Location: 912 Main Street Vincennes, IN 47591
  • Fax: (812) 895-1726 
  • Phone:   (812) 895-1725 
  • Website: https://indiana.bridges.us/

KOSCIUKO COUNTY

Cardinal Services

  • Type: disability services 
  • Mission: Cardinal Services is committed to providing resources to families with a lack of resources to support them in raising children with disabilities.
  • Services: County wide bus services, housing services, children and family support services.
  • Location: 504 N Bay Dr • Warsaw, IN 46580
  • Phone: (574) 267-3823
  • Email: info@cardinalservices.org
  • Website:  https://cardinalservices.org 

LAKE COUNTY

Alzheimer Association 

  • Type:  disability services; Care and training
  • Mission:  To eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. 
  • Service:  Programs and support services connect you with peers and professionals to help you make the plans and adjustments necessary to live your best life for as long as possible 24×7 helpline
  • Helpline:  800.272.3900 
  • Location:    8679 Connecticut St, Suite D Merrillville, IN 46410
  • Phone: 219.472.0855
  • Fax: 317.582.0669  
  • Website:  https://www.alz.org/indiana/ 

BridgesofIndiana

  • Type:  disability services; direct services 
  • Mission: provide the services necessary to allow individuals with disabilities, with the support of their families and friends, to live, learn and work where they choose within the community.
  • Service: Behavior care, community integration, music therapy, residential support, autism therapies.
  • Location:   1304 E. 85th Ave Merrillville IN 46410
  • Phone: 219-648-2995
  • Fax: 219-750-9216 
  • Website: https://indiana.bridges.us/

O’Ryan Law Firm

  • Type:  disability services 
  • Mission: We are able to recognize when they are acting in bad faith, and protect our clients from those practices. We know their weaknesses and strengths. We are also able to identify strengths and weaknesses in our clients’ claims because we have handled so many of them on both sides of the industry.
  • Services: Short Term Disability, long term disability, individual disability insurance, life insurance.
  • Location :1901 Broad Ripple Ave Indianapolis, IN 46220
  • Phone:  317.255.1000
  • Fax: 317.255.1006 
  • Website:  https://www.oryanlawfirm.com 

LAWRENCE COUNTY

Stone Belt

  • Type:  disability services; Advocacy and Direct services
  • Mission:  Stone Belt is a nonprofit organization that provides resources and supports for individuals with disabilities. Established in 1958, it is the oldest and largest agency of its kind in south-central Indiana.
  • Service:  brightest future for individuals with disabilities and the people that support them.
  • Location:  712 Stars Boulevard Bedford, IN 47421 
  • Phone:    812-279-3229 
  • Email:  info@stonebelt.org  
  • Website:  https://www.stonebelt.org 

LAGRANGE COUNTY

The Arc of LaGrange County

  • Type: disability services; Counseling Information & Referral Services 
  • Mission: The Arc of Indiana is committed to all people with intellectual and developmental disabilities realizing their goals of living, learning, working and fully participating in the community. 
  • Services:  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, and to empower people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities to be self sufficient and independent to the greatest extent possible
  • Location:   235 W 300 N, Howe, IN 46746 
  • Phone:(260) 463-2653

LAPORTE COUNTY

Davis Disability Group

  • Type:  disability services; Legal services
  • Mission:  our law firm offers top-notch legal services for those working through disability claims  and educate you on the disability process, keep you informed, file your appeals, organize and submit your medical evidence, prepare you for your hearing, and fight to obtain the benefits you deserve.  
  • Services: personalized legal services, Social Security Disability claim services,Personal Injury or Wrongful Death claims, worker’s compensation.
  • Location:  3340 Monroe Street LaPorte, IN 46350 
  • Phone:  800-735-5299 
  • Email: Info@DavisDisabilityGroup.com
  • Website: http://davisdisabilitygroup.com/services/ 

MADISON COUNTY

Hopewell Center

  • Type:  disability services 
  • Mission: To provide individualized training and education to residents of Madison County and surrounding areas, who have disabilities or other needs, and to help each one reach their potential. To educate our community and encourage an environment that acknowledges the value and contributions of all people. 
  • Services: childcare services, housing, employment , life skill services
  • Location: 5325 S. Main Street Anderson, Indiana 46013
  • Phone: 765-642-0201 
  • Website:  http://www.hopewellcenter.org/

MARION COUNTY

Alzheimer Association 

  • Type:  disability services; Care and training
  • Mission:  To eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. 
  • Service:  Programs and support services connect you with peers and professionals to help you make the plans and adjustments necessary to live your best life for as long as possible 24×7 helpline
  • Helpline:  800.272.3900 
  • Location:  50 E 91st St, Suite 100 Indianapolis, IN 46240 
  • Phone: 317.575.9620
  • Fax: 317.582.0669 
  • Website:  https://www.alz.org/indiana/ 

Bridges of Indiana

  • Type:  disability services; direct services 
  • Mission: provide the services necessary to allow individuals with disabilities, with the support of their families and friends, to live, learn and work where they choose within the community.
  • Service: Behavior care, community integration, music therapy, residential support, autism therapies.
  • Location: 2415 Directors Row, Suite N Indianapolis, IN 46241
  • Phone:  (317) 334-0400
  • FAX: (317) 334-0405 
  • Website: https://indiana.bridges.us/

Indianapolis Neighborhood Resource Center (INRC)

  • Type:  disability services; Training
  • Mission:   INRC works with neighborhood associations and neighborhood-based organizations throughout Marion County to provide training, resources, and support for communities to grow their quality of life.
  • Services: training
  • Location:  708 E Michigan St, Indianapolis, IN 46202 
  • Phone:   (317) 920-0330 
  • Email:  info@inrc.org 
  • Website:   http://www.inrc.org/ 

O’Ryan Law Firm

  • Type:  disability services; legal services
  • Services: Short Term Disability, long term disability, individual disability insurance, life insurance.
  • Location :1901 Broad Ripple Ave Indianapolis, IN 46220
  • Phone:  317.255.1000
  • Fax: 317.255.1006 
  • Website:  https://www.oryanlawfirm.com 

The Arc of Indiana

  • Type: disability services; Counseling Information & Referral Services 
  • Mission: The Arc of Indiana is committed to all people with intellectual and developmental disabilities realizing their goals of living, learning, working and fully participating in the community. 
  • Services:  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, and to empower people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities to be self sufficient and independent to the greatest extent possible. 
  • Location:  143 W. Market St., Suite 200 Indianapolis, IN 46204
  • Phone:  800-382-9100 
  • FAX:  317-977-2385 
  • Website:  https://www.arcind.org .

The Autism Society of Indiana (ASI)

  • Type:  disability services; advocacy
  • Mission:  The Autism Society of Indiana (ASI) exists to ensure that every individual and every family affected by autism in the State of Indiana receives the high-quality services they deserve.  
  • Service: Highly customized support and education to individuals affected by autism and ensure everyone whom they engage with have a committed partner in their lifelong journeys. Individual and family support  
  • Location :1800 N. Meridian Street Suite 103B  Indianapolis, IN 46202  
  • Phone:   (800) 609-8449  
  • FAX:  317-942-0938 
  • Email :  info@inautism.org 
  • Website:  https://www.autismsocietyofindiana.org/  

The Village of Merici

  • Type: disability services; direct services
  • Mission:  The Village of Merici, Inc  provides residential and community opportunities for adults with developmental disabilities that promote a strong sense of community. By creating a sense of community we will create a sense of belonging.
  • Services: provides residential supported living and community integration services to individuals with developmental disabilities. The Village of Merici is an approved provider through the Bureau of Developmental Disabilities (BDDS) Waiver programs and is accredited through CARF International.
  • Location:  5707 Lawton Loop East Drive, Indianapolis  IN 46216
  • Phone: 317-292-9408
  • Email:   colleenrenie@villageofmerici.org 
  • Website: http://villageofmerici.org/

MARSHAL COUNTY

REAL Services

  • Type:  disability services 
  • Mission:  Believing in the dignity of all people, the mission of REAL Services is to assist in establishing a community in which those we serve can maintain their independence to the maximum degree possible and find meaning and satisfaction throughout their lives. 
  • Services: Area Agency on Aging, Community Action Agency, and Alzheimer’s Services 
  • Location: 1151 S. Michigan St. South Bend, IN  46601 
  • Phone: (574) 936-3175
  • Website: https://www.realservices.org/_wp/ 

MAIMI COUNTY

Area Five: Aging & Disability Resource Center

  • Type:  disability services; Referrals 
  • Mission: The Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC) serves all individuals regardless of age, disability, or income level. 
  • Service: Help assess the needs  of individuals and connect you with the best programs and resources.
  • Location: 661 E Main Street Peru, IN 46970 
  • Phone:   765-472-0713 
  • Website:  http://www.areafive.com/miami

MONROE COUNTY

O’Ryan Law Firm

  • Type:  disability services; legal services
  • Services: Short Term Disability, long term disability, individual disability insurance, life insurance.
  • Location :1901 Broad Ripple Ave Indianapolis, IN 46220
  • Phone:  317.255.1000
  • Fax: 317.255.1006 
  • Website:  https://www.oryanlawfirm.com 
  • Serving: Monroe county

Stone Belt

  • Type:  disability services; Advocacy and Direct services
  • Mission:  Stone Belt is a nonprofit organization that provides resources and supports for individuals with disabilities. Established in 1958, it is the oldest and largest agency of its kind in south-central Indiana.
  • Service:  brightest future for individuals with disabilities and the people that support them.
  • Location:  2815 E. 10th Street Bloomington, IN 47408 
  • Phone:   812-332-2168 
  • Email:  info@stonebelt.org  
  • Website:  https://www.stonebelt.org 

MONTGOMERY COUNTY

Abilities Services

  • Type: disability services
  • Mission:  Our goal is to help individuals with developmental disabilities achieve their highest potential and enjoy life where they live, learn, work and play 
  • Services:  day services, residential group home and supported living services, employment services, and more to consumers 
  • Location:   1237 Concord Road Crawfordsville, IN 4793  
  • Phone:   (765) 362-4020 
  • Website:  https://www.abilitiesservices.org/ 

NOBLE COUNTY

The Arc of Noble County Foundations

  • Type:  disability services; Counseling Information & Referral Services 
  • Mission:  The mission of the ARC Noble County Foundations is to support individuals with disabilities in Northeast Indiana to maximize their abilities to succeed at work, at home and in their community. We are committed to promote meaningful partnerships with all stakeholders to contribute to a rewarding and productive quality of life for all 
  • Services:  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, and to empower people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities to be self sufficient and independent to the greatest extent possible. 
  • Location: 506 S Orange St, Albion, Indiana 46701, United States
  • Phone: 260-636-2155
  • Website:   https://arcfoundations.com/ 

OHIO COUNTY

Lifetime Resources

  • Type: disability services 
  • Mission: Working together to help people maintain their independence 
  • Services:  Information and assistance, community care counselling, home care management, advocacy services, care giver services.
  • Location:  13091 Benedict Drive | Dillsboro, IN 47018  
  • Phone:  800‑742‑5001 or 812‑432‑5215 
  • Website:  https://www.lifetime-resources.org/ 

ORANGE COUNTY

BlueRiverServices

  • Type:  disability services 
  • Mission:  To assist people with disabilities in realizing maximum personal growth and development in home, work and community by providing a continuum of individualized services and supports in settings least restrictive for the needs of the individual. 
  • Services: child services, employment services, housing and residential services
  • Location:   204 E. Main St. Paoli, IN 47454 
  • Phone: 812-723-4131 or 1-800-449-4131 
  • Fax : 812-723-4605 
  • Website: http://www.brsinc.org/

OWEN COUNTY

Area 10 Agency

  • Type: disability services
  • Mission:  Our mission is to serve as a leader in providing resources, solutions and connections for seniors, persons with disabilities and family caregivers.
  • Services:   Aging and Disability Resource Center,  Adult Guardianship Program, Long-Term Care Ombudsman, State Health Insurance Assistance Program, In-Home services, Transit and housing services.
  • Location:  631 West Edgewood Drive Ellettsville, IN 47429 
  • Phone: (812) 876-3383
  • Fax: (812) 876-9922
  • Website:  http://www.area10agency.org 

PARKE COUNTY

West Central Indiana Economic Development District – Aging & Disability Services

  • Type: disability services
  • Mission: Each year we touch the lives of over 3,300 people by providing them with programs and services that help them maintain their independence and safely remain in their homes and communities, if that is their preference.
  • Services: evidence based health and wellness program, adult care services, legal assistance, in-home services, transportation services.
  • Location:   2800 Poplar St, STE 9A, Terre Haute, IN 47803, Serving Parke county 
  • Phone: 812.238.1561 
  • Website:  https://www.westcentralin.com/index.html 

PIKE COUNTY

The Arc of Pike County

  • Type:  disability services; Counseling Information & Referral Services 
  • Mission:  The Arc of Pike County exists to assist people with disabilities and special needs to achieve their maximum potential in partnership with the community. 
  • Services:  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, and to empower people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities to be self sufficient and independent to the greatest extent possible. 
  • Location: 421 S. Main St.Princeton IN 47670 
  • Phone: 812-354-6560
  • Website:    https://www.arcind.org 

PORTER COUNTY

Porter County Aging and Community Services (PCACS)

  • Type:  disability services 
  • Mission:  PCACS extends a helping hand to seniors, the disabled, and the low income by providing compassionate services to improve their quality of life while maintaining their dignity and independence. 
  • Services:  Energy and Emergency Assistance, Transportation, Ramp Building and State Health Insurance Assistance. 
  • Location:  1005 Campbell Street, Valparaiso, IN 46385 
  • Phone:  219-464-9736 
  • Fax:  219-462-6993 
  • Email:  bhlindner@portercountyacs.org. 
  • Website:  https://www.portercountyacs.org/ 

POSEY COUNTY

O’Ryan Law Firm

  • Type: disability services 
  • Mission: We are able to recognize when they are acting in bad faith, and protect our clients from those practices. We know their weaknesses and strengths. We are also able to identify strengths and weaknesses in our clients’ claims because we have handled so many of them on both sides of the industry.
  • Services: Short Term Disability, long term disability, individual disability insurance, life insurance.
  • Location :1901 Broad Ripple Ave Indianapolis, IN 46220
  • Phone:  317.255.1000
  • Fax: 317.255.1006 
  • Website:  https://www.oryanlawfirm.com 

PULASKI COUNTY

Pulaski County Human Services

  • Type:  disability services 
  • Mission:  Pulaski County Human Services, Inc. is people coming together to plan, to act, to create new opportunities, and to inspire a renewed vision for all assisting the low income, elderly, disabled and or otherwise socially or economically disadvantaged to attain economic self sufficiency and or appropriate living. 
  • Services:  Community Services, Energy Assistance/Weatherization, Housing, Family Development Services, Community Development through Partnerships.
  • Location:  115 West Pearl Street Winamac, Indiana 46996 
  • Phone:  574-946-6500 
  • Website:  http://humanservices.pulaskionline.org 

PUTNAM COUNTY

Putnam County Comprehensive Services (PCCS)

  • Type: disability services
  • Mission:  The mission of PCCS is to provide services to individuals with disabilities and similar characteristics in order to help them reach their potential in attitudes, habits, and skills through training and integration; making them contributing members of their community, and promoting community awareness and acceptance of people with differing disabilities. 
  • Services:  day program services, residential placement, housing, financial assistance.
  • Location:  630 Tennessee Street Greencastle, IN 46135
  • Phone:765-653-9763 
  • Fax:  765-653-3646 
  • E-Mail: aranck_pccs@yahoo.com
  • Website: http://pccsinc.org/ 

RANDOLPH COUNTY

Community and Family Services

  • Type:  disability services 
  • Mission:  The purpose of Community & Family Services assistance is to help individuals experiencing economic distress to become independent and self-sufficient. 
  • Services: Energy Assistant Program, Women, Infant and Child care, Housing Choice voucher program, Bundle for babies an effort to provide clothing for children.
  • Locations:  3 Rebel Dr. Lynn, IN 47355
  • Phone: (260) 251-2085
  • Website:   http://www.communityandfamilyservices.org/randolph-county 

Life Stream

  • Type: disability services 
  • Mission: It is the mission of Life Stream Services to improve the quality of life for people at risk of losing their independence.
  • Service: in home care and counselling, senior care services, information and resources health insurance assistant-ship program
  • Location: 310 N. Walnut, Union City, 47390
  • Phone: (260) 729-1988
  • Website: https://www.lifestreaminc.org/aging-disability-resource-center/ 

RUSH COUNTY

LifeStream

  • Type:  disability services 
  • Mission: It is the mission of Life Stream Services to improve the quality of life for people at risk of losing their independence.
  • Service: in home care and counseling, senior care services, information and resources health insurance assistant-ship program
  • Location:  504 W. 3rd St. Rushville, IN 46173
  • Phone: 765-932-2935
  • Serves: Tuesday – Friday at 11:30am
  • Website:  https://www.lifestreaminc.org/rush-county/ 

ST JOSEPH COUNTY

Bridges of Indiana

  • Type:  disability services; direct services 
  • Mission: provide the services necessary to allow individuals with disabilities, with the support of their families and friends, to live, learn and work where they choose within the community.
  • Service: Behavior care, community integration, music therapy, residential support, autism therapies.
  • Location:  16085 Jackson Rd Mishawaka, IN 46544
  • Phone: (574)404-3870
  • Fax: (574)404-3871 
  • Website: https://indiana.bridges.us/

SCOTT COUNTY

New Hope Services

  • Type:  disability services 
  • Mission:  Provide services in response to individual need.
  • Services: ability services, family services, housing services.
  • Location:  725 Wall Street Jeffersonville, IN 47130
  • Phone: (812) 288-8248 
  • Website: https://www.newhopeservices.org/contact/ 

Life Span Resources

  • Type:  disability services 
  • Mission: Promoting Independent Living for People of All Ages.
  • Services: Services include home delivered meals (Meals to Go!), Transportation and numerous in-home services
  • Location:  33 State St 3rd Floor, New Albany, IN 47150 
  • Phone:  812-948-8330 
  • Website:  https://www.lsr14.org

The Arc of Shelby County

SHELBY COUNTY

  • Type:  disability services; Counseling Information & Referral Services 
  • Mission: The Arc of Shelby county is committed to all people with intellectual and developmental disabilities realizing their goals of living, learning, working and fully participating in the community. 
  • Services:  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, and to empower people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities to be self sufficient and independent to the greatest extent possible. 
  • Location: 1202 Highpointe BlvdShelbyville IN 46176 
  • Phone:  317-977-2375 
  • Website:   https://www.arcind.org/location/shelby/ 

SPENCER COUNTY

The Arc of Spencer County

  • Type:  disability services; Counseling Information & Referral Services 
  • Mission: The Arc of Spencer county is committed to all people with intellectual and developmental disabilities realizing their goals of living, learning, working and fully participating in the community. 
  • Services:  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, and to empower people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities to be self sufficient and independent to the greatest extent possible. 
  • Location: 2827 IN-66 Rockport IN 47635
  • Phone: 812-649-9538
  • Website:  https://www.arcind.org/location/spencer/ 

STARKE COUNTY

Community Services of Starke County

  • Type:  disability services 
  • Mission: To provide dependable, quality services to low-income, elderly and disabled citizens in Starke County so they may maintain their independence in their own home.
  • Services:  family services and counselling, services for senors, and transportation services.
  • Location:  311 E. Culver Rd. Knox, IN 46534
  • Phone: (574) 772-7070
  • Website:  http://www.communityservicesofstarkecounty.org 

SULLIVAN COUNTY

The Arc of Sullivan County

  • Type:  disability services; Counseling Information & Referral Services 
  • Mission: The Arc of sullivan county is committed to all people with intellectual and developmental disabilities realizing their goals of living, learning, working and fully participating in the community. 
  • Services:  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, and to empower people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities to be self sufficient and independent to the greatest extent possible. 
  • Location:  Highway 59 South 249Linton IN 47441
  • Phone: 812-847-2231
  • Website:  https://www.arcind.org/location/sullivan/  and  https://www.dsiservices.org/ 

TIPTON COUNTY

Area Five: Aging & Disability Resource Center 

  • Type: disability services; Referrals 
  • Mission: The Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC) serves all individuals regardless of age, disability, or income level. 
  • Service: Help assess the needs  of individuals and connect you with the best programs and resources.
  • Location:  341 W. Jefferson Street Suite C Tipton, IN 46072 
  • Phone:  765-675-4746
  • Website:  http://www.areafive.com/tipton

TIPPECANOE COUNTY

Abilities Services 

  • Type: disability services 
  • Mission:  Our goal is to help individuals with developmental disabilities achieve their highest potential and enjoy life where they live, learn, work and play 
  • Services:  day services, residential group home and supported living services, employment services, and more to consumers 
  • Location:   615 N. 18th Suite 203 Lafayette, Indiana 47904 
  • Phone:   (765) 446-9201 
  • Website:  https://www.abilitiesservices.org/ 

Bridges of Indiana

  • Type:  disability services; direct services 
  • Mission: provide the services necessary to allow individuals with disabilities, with the support of their families and friends, to live, learn and work where they choose within the community.
  • Service: Behavior care, community integration, music therapy, residential support, autism therapies.
  • Location: 30 Professional Court, Suite 2A Lafayette, IN 47905
  • Phone: (765) 637-7605
  • Fax: (765) 250-3607 
  • Website: https://indiana.bridges.us/

O’Ryan Law Firm

  • Type:  disability services 
  • Services: Short Term Disability, long term disability, individual disability insurance, life insurance.
  • Location :1901 Broad Ripple Ave Indianapolis, IN 46220
  • Phone:  317.255.1000
  • Fax: 317.255.1006 
  • Website:  https://www.oryanlawfirm.com 

UNION COUNTY

Life Stream Services

  • Type: disability services 
  • Mission: It is the mission of Life Stream Services to improve the quality of life for people at risk of losing their independence.
  • Service: in home care and counselling, senior care services, information and resources health insurance assistant-ship program
  • Location:   615 W. High St., Southview Courts Liberty, IN 47353
  • Phone: 765-458-5500
  • Website:  https://www.lifestreaminc.org/union-county/ 

VERMILLION COUNTY

West Central Indiana Economic Development District – Aging & Disability Services

  • Type:  disability services 
  • Mission: Each year we touch the lives of over 3,300 people by providing them with programs and services that help them maintain their independence and safely remain in their homes and communities, if that is their preference.
  • Services: evidence based health and wellness program, adult care services, legal assistance, in-home services, transportation services.
  • Location:   2800 Poplar St, STE 9A, Terre Haute, IN 47803, Serving Parke county 
  • Phone: 812.238.1561 
  • Website:  https://www.westcentralin.com/index.html 

VANDERBURGH COUNTY

Bridges of Indiana

  • Type:  disability services; direct services 
  • Mission: provide the services necessary to allow individuals with disabilities, with the support of their families and friends, to live, learn and work where they choose within the community.
  • Service: Behavior care, community integration, music therapy, residential support, autism therapies.
  • Location: 2504 Waterbridge Way Evansville, IN 47710 
  • Phone: (812) 401-9361
  • Fax: (812) 602-5115 
  • Website: https://indiana.bridges.us/

VIGO COUNTY

Bridges of Indiana

  • Type:  disability services; direct services 
  • Mission: provide the services necessary to allow individuals with disabilities, with the support of their families and friends, to live, learn and work where they choose within the community.
  • Service: Behavior care, community integration, music therapy, residential support, autism therapies.
  • Location:  1805 S. 3rd St. Terre Haute, IN 47802
  • Phone:  (812) 478-0724 
  • Website: https://indiana.bridges.us/

Indiana Deaf-Blind Services Project 

  • Type:  disability services 
  • Mission: The Project is committed to helping individuals who are deaf-blind reach their full potential and be valued and contributing members of their communities.
  • Service:   provide person-centered educational training to individuals, their families, and educators using effective educational strategies. 
  • Location:  401 North 7th Street Terre Haute, IN 47809
  • Phone: 812.237.2830 or 812.237.7679
  • Fax: 812.237.8089
  • Email:  DB@indstate.edu
  • Website:  https://www.indbservices.org

WARREN COUNTY

Aging & Disability Resource Center

  • Type: disability services; information and independent services
  • Mission: Our agency is committed to serving the community through services for older persons, persons with disabilities, and those persons with lower incomes.
  • Services:  Premier Skilled Nursing, Post-Acute Care & On-Site Physician Services 
  • Location:  18 W. 2nd St., Williamsport, IN 47993
  • Phone: 765-762-6059 / 800-589-2673 
  • Website: https://acl.gov/programs/aging-and-disability-networks/aging-and-disability-resource-centers

WABASH COUNTY

AreaFive: Aging & Disability Resource Center 

  • Type:  disability services; Referrals 
  • Mission: The Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC) serves all individuals regardless of age, disability, or income level. 
  • Service: Help assess the needs  of individuals and connect you with the best programs and resources.
  • Location:   105 Olive Street Wabash, IN 46994 
  • Phone:     260-563-6860 
  • Website:  http://www.areafive.com/wabash

The Arc of Wabash County 

  • Type:  disability services; Counseling Information & Referral Services 
  • Mission: The Arc of Wabash county is committed to all people with intellectual and developmental disabilities realizing their goals of living, learning, working and fully participating in the community. 
  • Services:  Self advocacy, recreation, residential services, transportation services
  • Location: 595 S Miami St, Wabash, IN 46992
  • Phone: 260-563-8411
  • Email: arc@arcwabash.org
  • Website:  https://arcwabash.org 

WARRICK COUNTY

Optimal Rhythms/Access Academy

  • Type:  disability services; Autism services
  • Mission: Optimal Rhythms is committed to supporting individuals to achieve their maximum potential, while building confidence and independence for living.
  • Services: consultation services, Neurological Music Therapy Sessions, community training and celebrations.
  • Location:1003 IN-662, Newburgh, IN 47630
  • Phone:812-490-9401
  • Website: http://www.optimalrhythms.org/

WAYNE COUNTY

Achieva Resources

  • Type:  disability services 
  • Mission:  Achieva Resources empower children and adults with disabilities to achieve greater personal, social and economic successes through our advocacy and guardianship programs 
  • Services: Advocacy, Inclusion, Guardianship, Supported Decision-Making, Self Determination, Public Policy, EXCEL (Early eXperiences in Childhood Education and Learning) 
  • Location:  800 Mendleson Drive, Richmond, Indiana  47375
  • Phone: 765-966-0502  
  • Fax: 765-962-3179 
  • Website: http://www.achievaresources.org/contact-us.html

WELLS COUNTY

Bi-County Services (BCS)

  • Type:  disability services 
  • Mission:  Recognizing that all individuals have dignity and worth, it is the mission of Bi-County Services to enable individuals with disabilities to make choices and to live, learn, and participate meaningfully in their community.
  • Services: supported living, wellness co-ordination, day services, sheltered workshops, music therapy, community integration.
  • Location:  425 East Harrison Street Bluffton, Indiana 46714
  • Phone: 260.824.1253
  • Fax 260.824.1892
  • Website:  http://www.bi-countyservices.com/ 

WHITLEY COUNTY

Passages, Inc.:  A Chapter of The Arc of the United States

  • Type:  disability services; Counseling Information & Referral Services 
  • Mission:  Passionately leading or assisting people with disabilities into a thriving and meaningful life. 
  • Services:   Creative Learning Program,  Community Activities, Community Residential Program , Youth Programs  
  • Location: 301 W. Van Buren Street, Suite 201 Columbia City, IN 46725 
  • Phone: 260-244-7688
  • Fax: 260-244-7680
  • Email: info@passagesinc.org 
  • Website:   http://passagesinc.org/ 

General Resources

Medicare Resource: Caring.com Comprehensive Medicare Information 

  • Type: A complete guide to Medicare benefits updated Jan. 31, 2022 and reviewed by Dr. Brindusa Vanta, MD. IDJ has also reviewed the site for alignment with Indiana Disability Justice values and we are happy to share this important resource. Caring.com is a leading senior care resource for family caregivers seeking information and support as they care for aging parents, spouses and other loved ones. They have been featured by AARP, The Administration for Community Living, The National Legal Resource Center, and Forbes, as well as referenced by many governmental agencies and organizations across the Internet.
  • Mission:
  • Services:
  • Locations: Online
  • Contact Information:
  • Website: https://www.caring.com/medicare/

Higher Education: College Planning Guide for Students With Learning Disabilities

  • Type: College Planning Guide for Students With Learning Disabilities details steps individuals with learning disabilities can take to ensure success in college. IDJ wants to remind readers that college is not for everyone regardless of ability. The guide is also helpful to those with other disabilities. This page was updated May 7, 2022. IDJ has reviewed the site for alignment with Indiana Disability Justice values and we are happy to share this important resource.
  • Mission:
  • Services:
  • Locations: Online
  • Contact Information:
  • Website: https://www.intelligent.com/college-planning-guide-for-students-with-learning-disabilities/

Credit

Resources compiled and post written by Reshma Rawlani, Graduate Student Worker at Multicultural Efforts to End Sexual Assault (MESA) and Skye Ashton Kantola, Assistant Director at MESA.