The Arc of Indiana

Check out and share our updated guide, "An Introduction to Indiana's Medicaid Waiver Program for Home and Community Based Services." The guide incorporates changes made to the program earlier this year. /https://lnkd.in/gD2Ttuxy #WaiverUpdates

Good news! FSSA has announced the end of the order of selection waitlist for VR services. This important milestone enables all eligible individuals to access services they need to achieve employment through the VR program. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gPpWp9ed #DisabilityEmploymentAwarenessMonth

The Arc of Indiana is pleased to announce the addition of two key staff members to The Arc of Indiana team, David Dalton, chief operations officer; and Tom Crishon, chief legal officer. David previously served as partnership liaison for the Mosaic Center for Work, Life + Learning, a community-based unit within IU Health. His professional focus has been on advocating and empowering youth and adults to access education and employment opportunities. Tom previously served as general counsel and legal director at Indiana Disability Rights (IDR), where he led a legal team, managed litigation, and shaped strategic legal initiatives that substantially impacted the rights of people with disabilities. We are thrilled to have David and Tom bring their experience and skills to advocate for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities at The Arc of Indiana. Learn more about David and Tom here: https://lnkd.in/gvVqhfQ9 #TheArcOfIndiana #Welcome

As we get closer to the election, we want to make sure that you're as prepared as possible! That's why we here at The Arc have developed this election guide -- to let you know your rights, responsibilities, and recourses as you vote this year. Head to https://lnkd.in/gr_AwwaH to see more! #YourVoteIsYourVoice #UseYourVote

Happy Anniversary to - us! Celebrating 68 years of advocacy and change, thanks to our pioneering founders. Onto the next 68 years! #HappyAnniversary #68YearsOfAdvocacy

Register now to join in a three part series, “Real Plans for Real Change: Person-Centered Thinking Workshops.” Presenters include John Dickerson, former executive director, The Arc of Indiana and founder and CEO of Quillo Connect; and Lexi Westerfield, Self-Advocates of Indiana board of directors. #RegisterNow #PersonCenteredThinking #WorkshopOpportunity

Lawmakers have a herculean task: reduce Medicaid growth while still helping Hoosiers. One possible move is to limit the sheltering of assets by elderly Hoosiers. Read more in this commentary from Niki Kelly with the Indiana Capital Chronicle. #MedicaidWaivers #WaiverChanges2024

Karly will be presenting on Social Security Benefits for the Center for Family Leadership held 9/26/24 from 11:30 am - 1:00pm (by Zoom). Head to https://lnkd.in/gm4VH4Ty to check it out! Have lunch while you learn! #TheArcAdvocacyNetwork #SocialSecurityBenefits

This #DisabilityVotingRightsWeek, take a look at what YOUR rights are as a voter with a disability at the polls! #KnowYourRights #VotingWhileDisabled #IndianaDisabilityRights

People with disabilities want to live in their own communities and make their own life choices—just like everyone else. For millions, direct support professionals help make that possible. This DSP recognition week, and every day throughout the year, we thank all the hard-working and dedicated DSPs! #DSPRecognitionWeek #DirectSupportProfessionals