Outdoor Club @ Purdue Baseball
Play Ball!
Join your friends at OASIS Community for a Purdue Baseball Game against Ball State University!
Tickets are free as long as they last. Please be sure you are able to attend before requesting tickets so we aren’t left with empty seats.
RSVP to programs@oasisforlife.org or call/text 765-267-3808.
All About Rights!
Voting, practicing religion, accessing food, receiving a fair wage, having privacy, voicing opinions… they’re all rights that all of us have! Despite this, Personal Outcome Measures® data reveals that only 43.5% of people with disabilities receive organizational supports to exercise their rights.
During the training titled ‘Everyone Has Rights!’ attendees will gain insight into better understanding people’s rights and supporting people in protecting and promoting their rights.
In this session, CQL explores a wide variety of rights, and shares strategies for supporting people receiving services to learn about and exercise their rights. Attendees will learn about research related to rights, discover best practices, and take part in engaging discussions. In addition, participants will find out about the crucial role that Human Rights Committees (HRCs) play in protecting rights, ensuring due process, and reviewing rights restrictions.
Training Objectives:
Receive an overview about the importance of rights
Explore the principles of identifying and understanding rights
Discover examples of protecting rights in everyday supports
Hear real-world scenarios of rights advocacy and promotion
Identify specific strategies to support rights
Learn tips for creating and maintaining Human Rights Committees
Presented by The Council on Quality and Leadership.
Registration ($75).
Let's Talk Benefits
Join for a free, interactive, two-hour training designed for parents, caregivers, and supporters of individuals with disabilities.
This session breaks down how state and federal benefits can support people with disabilities in the workplace and clears up the confusion that often comes with them.
During this training, you’ll:
Bust common myths about benefits and working
Learn the difference between SSI vs. SSDI
Understand which healthcare benefits (Medicaid / Medicare) connect to each SSA program
Explore asset-building options that work with benefits
Find out how to access benefits counseling in Indiana
Options to register:
May 13, 2026 2pm - 4pm Register here go.iu.edu/8wCi
August 6, 2026 5:30pm - 7:30pm Register here go.iu.edu/8wCj
October 28, 2026 8am - 10am Register here go.iu.edu/8wCk
CtLC Live: Caregiving and Well-Being
Caring for a loved one is meaningful, but it can also feel overwhelming. Your well-being matters, too!
We invite you to join us for CtLC Live: Exploring Caregiving & Well-Being, where we’ll reflect, plan, and problem-solve together. In this interactive session, you’ll discover practical ways to:
Support your physical, mental, and emotional wellness
Find balance while caring for others
Strengthen both your resilience and your relationships
Choose the time that works best for you:
Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 9am - 10am or Tuesday, May 14, 2026 3pm - 4pm.
(Both sessions cover the same content.)
Free registration.
Presented by Nisonger Family Resource Network of Ohio.
Ask The Arc Webinars
Join us for Ask The Arc—a free webinar series where we talk about topics that matter to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.
Once you sign up, you’ll automatically be registered for this month’s webinar and all future sessions, held on the second Thursday of each month at 6:00 p.m. EST.
Tonight’s topic: Self-Direction with the Indiana HCBS Medicaid Waivers.
Presented by The Arc of Indiana.
Free registration.
DDRS Advisory Council Meeting
The DDRS Advisory Council was established by IC 12-9-4 to assist the Division of Disability, Aging and Rehabilitative Services in ensuring individuals with disabilities are as independent and self-sufficient as possible.
2026 DDRS Advisory Council Calendar
January 21 9:30am - 12:30pm IGC Conference Room A
March 18 9:30am - 12:30pm IGC Conference Room C
May 20 9:30am - 12:30pm IGC Conference Room C
July 15 9:30am - 12:30pm IGC Conference Room B
November 18 9:30am - 12:30pm Virtual Only
For more information about the DDRS Advisory Council click here.
OASIS Outdoor Club Corn Hole Tournament
Join us for a fun evening of Corn Hole with your Outdoor Club friends.
Prizes for the winners! Snacks for everyone.
It’s free to attend, but please RSVP by June 15 to programs@oasisforlife.org.
DDRS Advisory Council Meeting
The DDRS Advisory Council was established by IC 12-9-4 to assist the Division of Disability, Aging and Rehabilitative Services in ensuring individuals with disabilities are as independent and self-sufficient as possible.
2026 DDRS Advisory Council Calendar
January 21 9:30am - 12:30pm IGC Conference Room A
March 18 9:30am - 12:30pm IGC Conference Room C
May 20 9:30am - 12:30pm IGC Conference Room C
July 15 9:30am - 12:30pm IGC Conference Room B
November 18 9:30am - 12:30pm Virtual Only
For more information about the DDRS Advisory Council click here.
Let's Talk Benefits (Copy)
Join for a free, interactive, two-hour training designed for parents, caregivers, and supporters of individuals with disabilities.
This session breaks down how state and federal benefits can support people with disabilities in the workplace and clears up the confusion that often comes with them.
During this training, you’ll:
Bust common myths about benefits and working
Learn the difference between SSI vs. SSDI
Understand which healthcare benefits (Medicaid / Medicare) connect to each SSA program
Explore asset-building options that work with benefits
Find out how to access benefits counseling in Indiana
Options to register:
May 13, 2026 2pm - 4pm Register here go.iu.edu/8wCi
August 6, 2026 5:30pm - 7:30pm Register here go.iu.edu/8wCj
October 28, 2026 8am - 10am Register here go.iu.edu/8wCk
DDRS Advisory Council Meeting
The DDRS Advisory Council was established by IC 12-9-4 to assist the Division of Disability, Aging and Rehabilitative Services in ensuring individuals with disabilities are as independent and self-sufficient as possible.
2026 DDRS Advisory Council Calendar
January 21 9:30am - 12:30pm IGC Conference Room A
March 18 9:30am - 12:30pm IGC Conference Room C
May 20 9:30am - 12:30pm IGC Conference Room C
July 15 9:30am - 12:30pm IGC Conference Room B
November 18 9:30am - 12:30pm Virtual Only
For more information about the DDRS Advisory Council click here.
INF2F Heart to Heart Conference
Visit https://www.inf2f.org/heart-to-heart-conference.html for more information and for free registration when available.
Indinaa AAC Summit
Ready to make AI work for you? Join us for the 2026 Indiana AAC Summit when we host Lauren Schwartz Gonzales for her session, "AAC + Observation + AI = Magic: Amplifying Communication Through What Really Matters".
Lauren says “Here's what it IS about: the magic of truly observing AAC users, leaning in close, and discovering what REALLY matters to each person. Then, creating a “plan” for REAL immersive AAC language experiences that are entirely student/communicator led. AI is simply the tool that gives us speedy or “souped up” ideas once we have those observations. The real work—the relationship-building, the curiosity, the presuming of potential—that's all us! This workshop teaches you to become an expert observer first. Then we show you how AI can accelerate the creation of materials that honor what you've discovered”.
Registration opens April 1st. Visit our website https://indianaaacsummit.com/.
Let's Talk Benefits
Join for a free, interactive, two-hour training designed for parents, caregivers, and supporters of individuals with disabilities.
This session breaks down how state and federal benefits can support people with disabilities in the workplace and clears up the confusion that often comes with them.
During this training, you’ll:
Bust common myths about benefits and working
Learn the difference between SSI vs. SSDI
Understand which healthcare benefits (Medicaid / Medicare) connect to each SSA program
Explore asset-building options that work with benefits
Find out how to access benefits counseling in Indiana
Options to register:
May 13, 2026 2pm - 4pm Register here go.iu.edu/8wCi
August 6, 2026 5:30pm - 7:30pm Register here go.iu.edu/8wCj
October 28, 2026 8am - 10am Register here go.iu.edu/8wCk
DDRS Advisory Council Meeting
The DDRS Advisory Council was established by IC 12-9-4 to assist the Division of Disability, Aging and Rehabilitative Services in ensuring individuals with disabilities are as independent and self-sufficient as possible.
2026 DDRS Advisory Council Calendar
January 21 9:30am - 12:30pm IGC Conference Room A
March 18 9:30am - 12:30pm IGC Conference Room C
May 20 9:30am - 12:30pm IGC Conference Room C
July 15 9:30am - 12:30pm IGC Conference Room B
November 18 9:30am - 12:30pm Virtual Only
For more information about the DDRS Advisory Council click here.
Disability Resource Fair
Connect with local resources to help you create a vision for Your Good Life.
Learn more about:
Advocacy groups
Assistive Technology
HCBS Waiver Providers
Housing Resources
Financial and Future Planning
Recreational Opportunities
Remote Supports
For more information, including a list of participating organizations, or if you would like to be an exhibitor, visit oasisforlife.org/drf.
GCPD 5-year Plan Listening Session
The Indiana Governor’s Council for People with Disabilities (GCPD) is now accepting Public Comment on its next Five‑Year State Plan. Community input is important, and we want to hear from Hoosiers across the state. Public comment is open until May 28, 2026 end of the business day.
Check out some of the work we've done so far toward the new state plan on our website under the tab “Future State Plan Page".
You will also find the full PUBLIC COMMENT NOTICE, along with information on how to submit comments.
What is the Council Proposing?
For the next five years (2027–2032), the Council has approved two main goal areas: Leadership and Advocacy and Community Inclusion and Belonging.
Join one of the two virtual listening sessions:
Indiana State Plan: Virtual Session 1
Date: Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM (Eastern/Indianapolis Time)
Registration: https://tinyurl.com/33a6xmfb
Indiana State Plan: Virtual Session 2
Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM (Eastern/Indianapolis Time)
Registration: https://tinyurl.com/3xt679b5
Exploring sensory supports beyond fidgets
In this one-hour webinar, we'll explore a variety of sensory tools that support focus, regulation, and comfort across everyday environments. Moving beyond traditional fidgets, participants will learn how sensory supports can be selected and used intentionally to enhance participation at home, school, work, and in the community.
Presented by PACER Center.
Free registration.
FSSA Quarterly Financial Review
The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration will host a Quarterly Financial Review on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. ET.
During the QFR, agency leadership will provide an update and overview about how taxpayer dollars are supporting agency priorities and Hoosiers.
Location: Indiana Government Center South Auditorium - 302 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46204
Schedule: The most up-to-date schedule may be found here.
A livestream will be available on FSSA’s YouTube channel for those unable to attend in person.
If you have any questions in advance of or in reaction to the QFR, please contact AskTheSecretary@fssa.in.gov.
CtLC Live: Caregiving and Well-Being
Caring for a loved one is meaningful, but it can also feel overwhelming. Your well-being matters, too!
We invite you to join us for CtLC Live: Exploring Caregiving & Well-Being, where we’ll reflect, plan, and problem-solve together. In this interactive session, you’ll discover practical ways to:
Support your physical, mental, and emotional wellness
Find balance while caring for others
Strengthen both your resilience and your relationships
Choose the time that works best for you:
Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 9am - 10am or Tuesday, May 14, 2026 3pm - 4pm.
(Both sessions cover the same content.)
Free registration.
Presented by Nisonger Family Resource Network of Ohio.
Camp WACK Registration Opens
2026 camp dates are as follows:
Milford: Saturday, June 20th.
Lafayette: Tues-Thurs July 7th, 8th, & 9th
⭐️Volunteer registration will open Wednesday April 1st.⭐️
⭐️Camper registration will open FRIDAY-APRIL 24th at 10:30 EST.⭐️
Assistive Technology Awareness Day
Come celebrate National AT Awareness Day with Easterseals Crossroads!
Tour our programs and get hands on experiences with Assistive Technology from our INDATA, ATLAS, and Clinical AT teams. Learn how these high- and low-tech tools can assist individuals with independence in employment, play, gaming, home, and life! Hands on experiences will be provided for attendees, and light refreshments will be provided.
Virtual Event: For those who are not able to join us in person, please join us for a remote tour of our program on April 22, 2026 at 10:00am at this link.
GCPD 5-year Plan Listening Session
The Indiana Governor’s Council for People with Disabilities (GCPD) is now accepting Public Comment on its next Five‑Year State Plan. Community input is important, and we want to hear from Hoosiers across the state. Public comment is open until May 28, 2026 end of the business day.
Check out some of the work we've done so far toward the new state plan on our website under the tab “Future State Plan Page".
You will also find the full PUBLIC COMMENT NOTICE, along with information on how to submit comments.
What is the Council Proposing?
For the next five years (2027–2032), the Council has approved two main goal areas: Leadership and Advocacy and Community Inclusion and Belonging.
Join one of the two virtual listening sessions:
Indiana State Plan: Virtual Session 1
Date: Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM (Eastern/Indianapolis Time)
Registration: https://tinyurl.com/33a6xmfb
Indiana State Plan: Virtual Session 2
Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM (Eastern/Indianapolis Time)
Registration: https://tinyurl.com/3xt679b5
Self-Directed Services with Indiana's HCBS Waivers
Indiana FSSA recently started offering Self-Directed Care on the CIH and FS home and community-based services (HCBS) waivers. This option aims to help older adults and people with disabilities have the support they need to live in their communities.
Join us to learn more about this service from Karly Sciortino-Poulter, The Arc Advocacy Network Director for The Arc of Indiana.
RSVP by April 10 to programs@oasisforlife.org to reserve your spot.
Wabash Center & The Arc of Tippecanoe County Saturday Social Eggstravaganza
This month’s Saturday Social, an Eggstravaganza themed event, will be held on Saturday, April 11th at 1PM at Grant's House. There will be crafts, games, snacks, prizes, and more!
These socials are held on a recurring basis, and we’d love your help in spreading the word to individuals, families, and caregivers you support. It is also important to note, that these are open to anyone in the Disability Community, not just those served by Wabash Center. You’ll find the flyer attached and an RSVP link below.
RSVP here: https://form.jotform.com/240644312241040
Please reach out to saturdaysocial@wabashcenter.com with any questions that you may have.
Purdue Autism Research Conference
The PARC Annual Conference provides an opportunity for our community to celebrate the scientific advances being made by our PARC faculty and students. Events typically include symposia, social activities, and an engaging student poster showcase (with prizes!).
As part of this celebration, PARC invites leading visionaries in the field of autism to provide both a scientific and community-focused keynote speeches.
The 2026 Purdue Autism Research Conference will be held on Friday April 10th, from 8am-6pm at the Purdue Memorial Union – East & West Faculty Lounge. Registration and Poster submission will open in February.
This day-long conference will include a series of keynote and symposia by researchers in diverse fields related to autism – ranging from basic to applied sciences. Featured keynote speakers for 2026 are Dr. Diana Robins (Drexel University), an expert in early autism screening, detection, and intervention methods. Her work includes developing, validating, and refining a widely used screening tool – the Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers (M-CHAT). Additionally, model system expert Dr. Graham Diering (University of North Carolins, Chapel Hill) will speak on the molecular mechanisms by which sleep modifies synapses to support cognitive functions and neural development in autism. His work integrations methods from biochemistry, proteomic, cell biology, and animal behavior.
For more information and to register: https://hhs.purdue.edu/autism/conference/
Outdoor Club Prophetstown Walk
Join your friends at OASIS for a guided Prairie Discovery Walk at Prophetstown State Park.
Tell the gate attendant you're there for the OASIS program and you won't need to pay the entrance fee.
Meet at Prairie View picnic area. Bring your water bottle. Snacks will be provided after the walk.
RSVP by April 7 to programs@oasisforlife.org or call 765-267-3808 (no texts).
Easter Egg Hunt
Join us for a calm, inclusive Easter egg hunt designed with sensory needs in mind. This intentionally small event creates a low-stress, welcoming environment for participants of all ages and abilities.
What to Expect:
• Egg hunts every 15 minutes
• Participants hunt individually or in small groups
• Non-competitive — no rushing, no pressure
• Flexible participation — hunt for eggs or enjoy other activities
Caregivers should plan to stay with their participant throughout the event. Participants are welcome to hunt for eggs or simply enjoy the space in whatever way feels comfortable. Additional goodies and alternate activities will be available so everyone can participate in a way that works for them.
Final egg hunt begins at 6:00 PM
Outdoor options may be available depending on weather and participant needs.
We look forward to creating a welcoming, supportive space for everyone to enjoy this special event together!
Presented by Autism Society of Indiana.
Free registration.
Disability Resource Fair
Connect with local resources to help you create a vision for Your Good Life.
Learn more about:
Advocacy groups
Assistive Technology
HCBS Waiver Providers
Housing Resources
Financial and Future Planning
Recreational Opportunities
Remote Supports
For more information, including a list of participating organizations, or if you would like to be an exhibitor, visit oasisforlife.org/drf.
Self-Advocates of Indiana - Wabash Center Chapter
This chapter of Self Advocates of Indiana meets the second and fourth Thursdays each month. All self-advocates are invited. You do not need to be a client of Wabash Center.
For more information contact Rhonda Hicks, rhicks@wabashcenter.com.
AT&T Digital Literacy Curriculum Course
The Arc of Indiana is hosting a webinar series to support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) develop the skills and confidence to safely and effectively participate in digital life. These webinars will take place on Tuesdays from noon to 1 p.m. on Tuesdays through May 5.
Presented by The Arc of Indiana.
TCPL Book Life Club
Book Life is a book club which focuses on reading, friends, and fun!
Adults (ages 18 & older) with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their caregivers are invited to join our book club.
Presented by the Tippecanoe County Public Library.
For more information:
Maggie Andrejko, Head Youth Librarian
Tippecanoe County Public Library
765-429-0120
mandrejko@tcpl.lib.in.us
Author Event - Stuart Jones reading
Local author Stuart Jones will be reading from his new book, “For The Love of Stephen” , a memoir and tribute to his brother Steve, born with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
9:30am Worship Message: “God Don’t Make Junk”
10:30am Fellowship Hour with refreshments, book discussion, and author signing.
Indiana GCPD Five Year State Plan Public Listening Session
Help Shape Indiana’s 2027-2032 State Plan!
The Indiana Governor’s Council for People with Disabilities is hosting virtual listening sessions this month. This is your chance to tell the state what should be a priority for the next five years!
Goal: Building supports that strengthen autonomy and community for all Hoosiers.
Choose the session that works for you:
Wednesday, March 18 @ 6:00 PM EST | REGISTER HERE: https://zurl.co/r4pY8
Friday, March 20 @ 9:00 AM EST | REGISTER HERE: https://zurl.co/nW8Du
Presented by the Indiana Governor’s Council for People with Disabilities.
Rethinking Autism Conference 2026
2026 Rethinking Autism Conference:
Synchronizing Connection, Regulation, and Communication for Learning
University of Southern Indiana
Carter Hall
March 19-20, 2026
Provided through a partnership between University of Southern Indiana and Optimal ACCESS and underwritten by a generous grant from the USI Foundation.
Join self-advocates, parents, caregivers, students, educators, and practitioners from around the world when you attend this transformative event for innovative learning and skills training. In-person and virtual registrations will be available.
In-person / Virtual Participants will experience:
Presentations by leading autism advocates, occupational therapists, applied neuroscience specialists, neurologic music therapists, educators, and changemakers
Stories of self advocates who've overcome barriers to inspire systemic change
Interactive workshops to gain practical tools for supporting autistic individuals
Innovative approaches for multi-modal communication strategies to better support nonspeaking and minimally speaking individuals in their homes, schools, and community
Indiana GCPD Five Year State Plan Public Listening Session
Help Shape Indiana’s 2027-2032 State Plan!
The Indiana Governor’s Council for People with Disabilities is hosting virtual listening sessions this month. This is your chance to tell the state what should be a priority for the next five years!
Goal: Building supports that strengthen autonomy and community for all Hoosiers.
Choose the session that works for you:
Wednesday, March 18 @ 6:00 PM EST | REGISTER HERE: https://zurl.co/r4pY8
Friday, March 20 @ 9:00 AM EST | REGISTER HERE: https://zurl.co/nW8Du
Presented by the Indiana Governor’s Council for People with Disabilities.
Parent 2 Parent: The Struggle is Real
We would love to have you join us as we have a conversation around March’s Theme “The Struggle is Real”
What a parent can expect at our free virtual Parent Cafes
Meet the Parent Café team and other parents
2 rounds of group discussion and questions focusing on the March theme - “The Struggle is Real”- examples may include:
a. How do you support your child(ren) in solving their own problems?
b. How do you keep your cool as a parent when you’ve had a rough day
Resources that may be of benefit to you and your family
Attendees will receive a food gift card in the mail along with a small gift based on the theme
Presented by Noble.
RSVP using the QR code on the flyer or clicking the link - https://form.jotform.com/eh3/ParentRSVP
For questions - Contact Johnda Knight, Family Services Coordinator – j.knight@mynoblelife.org
DDRS Advisory Council Meeting
The DDRS Advisory Council was established by IC 12-9-4 to assist the Division of Disability, Aging and Rehabilitative Services in ensuring individuals with disabilities are as independent and self-sufficient as possible.
2026 DDRS Advisory Council Calendar
January 21 9:30am - 12:30pm IGC Conference Room A
March 18 9:30am - 12:30pm IGC Conference Room C
May 20 9:30am - 12:30pm IGC Conference Room C
July 15 9:30am - 12:30pm IGC Conference Room B
November 18 9:30am - 12:30pm Virtual Only
For more information about the DDRS Advisory Council click here.
Emergency Preparedness for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs
Join us for a webinar to share strategies and resources to help families of CYSHCN prepare for unexpected emergencies and natural disasters. Emergencies happen. Prepare today to be safe tomorrow.
(Two times are available to accommodate family schedules.)
Date: March 17, 2026
Time: 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Date: March 17, 2026
Time: 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
To register, please use the following links:
Registration link 11 a.m. https://redcap.link/ERprep-AM
Registration link 7 p.m. https://redcap.link/ERprep-PM
Presented by The Family Center for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs.
Emergency Preparedness for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs
Join us for a webinar to share strategies and resources to help families of CYSHCN prepare for unexpected emergencies and natural disasters. Emergencies happen. Prepare today to be safe tomorrow.
(Two times are available to accommodate family schedules.)
Date: March 17, 2026
Time: 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Date: March 17, 2026
Time: 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
To register, please use the following links:
Registration link 11 a.m. https://redcap.link/ERprep-AM
Registration link 7 p.m. https://redcap.link/ERprep-PM
Presented by The Family Center for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs.
Wabash Center Saturday Social: Spring Dance
Saturday Social events are FREE and open to anyone regardless of whether or not they attend services at Wabash Center. Light snacks or meals are provided at each event and your RSVP helps us plan appropriately.
Free.
RSVP here.
Wabash Center Saturday Social: Spring Dance
Image has a flowery border on white background and includes details of Wabash Center Saturday Social Spring Dance on March 14, 2026.
Saturday Social events are FREE and open to anyone regardless of whether or not they attend services at Wabash Center. Light snacks or meals are provided at each event and your RSVP helps us plan appropriately.
Free.
RSVP here.
Outdoor Club Movie Night
Kick back and relax with your friends and snacks, your movie is about to start!
When you RSVP you’ll be asked to choose between a couple of movies. The movie with the most votes is what we’ll watch.
RSVP by March 9 to programs@oasisforlife.org.
Ask The Arc Webinars
Join us for Ask The Arc—a free webinar series where we talk about topics that matter to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.
Once you sign up, you’ll automatically be registered for this month’s webinar and all future sessions, held on the second Thursday of each month at 6:00 p.m. EST.
Tonight’s topic: Self-Direction with the Indiana HCBS Medicaid Waivers.
Presented by The Arc of Indiana.
Free registration.
Self-Advocates of Indiana - Wabash Center Chapter
This chapter of Self Advocates of Indiana meets the second and fourth Thursdays each month. All self-advocates are invited. You do not need to be a client of Wabash Center.
For more information contact Rhonda Hicks, rhicks@wabashcenter.com.
Cafe Literato Social Club
Meet new friends for good conversation!
The group meets the 2nd Thursday each month at Cafe Literato in West Lafayette.
For more information contact Rachel at 815-353-0985 or rndebelak@gmail.com.