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: PA, Home Health, Attendant Care, PAC - We live in a world of alphabet soup, and it is SO CONFUSING! We just want people with disabilities to have the services and supports they need. In this session, we are going to talk about the different services available, how different services can work together, and how to maximize what you have to live the life you want to live. All of this can be so confusing and overwhelming, so please bring your questions as we navigate the disability services world.

Presented by The Arc of Indiana.

Free registration.

Join this CtLC Live Session to explore how Integrated Supports help people build a good life through strengths, resources, and opportunities.

In this session participants will:

• Learn why integrated supports matter when planning around outcomes or concerns

• Explore the 5 areas of integrated supports

• Discover Charting the LifeCourse tools to:

  • Map current supports and service

  • Identify gaps and future needs

  • Problem solve and plan next steps

This webinar will also be live on Thursday, June 11, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am.

Presented by Nisonger-Family Resource Network of Ohio.

Free registration.

Attend one week, all four, or anything in between.

• Monday, June 1: Government Benefits and Programs

• Monday, June 8: Special Needs Trusts

• Monday, June 15: Guardianship and Alternatives and ABLE Accounts

• Monday, June 22: Life Care Planning

Presented by Indiana Family to Family and Gordon Homes, Financial Advisor & Special Care Planner.

Free registration.

Join this CtLC Live Session to explore how Integrated Supports help people build a good life through strengths, resources, and opportunities.

In this session participants will:

• Learn why integrated supports matter when planning around outcomes or concerns

• Explore the 5 areas of integrated supports

• Discover Charting the LifeCourse tools to:

  • Map current supports and service

  • Identify gaps and future needs

  • Problem solve and plan next steps

This webinar will also be live on Thursday, June 11, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am.

Presented by Nisonger-Family Resource Network of Ohio.

Free registration.

The Indiana Bureau of Disabilities Services will be hosting eight in-person and three virtual Meet and Greets for individuals and families to have the opportunity to meet with the Case Management Organizations that were awarded contracts to continue to provide Case Management for the Bureau of Disabilities Services. 

The case management companies selected to continue to provide waiver case management services for are: 

• Aging & In-Home Services of NE IN, Inc.

• Indiana Professional Management Group

• Inspire Case Management

• Unity of Indiana

• The Columbus Organization

Each one of these case management organizations will provide case management statewide and for all of the following waivers: 

• Family Support Waiver

• Community Integration & Habilitation Waiver

• Health & Wellness Waiver

• Traumatic Brain Injury Waiver

• PathWays Fee for Service

• Money Follows the Person (Pathways, Health & Wellness, or CIH)

If an individual is currently using one of the case management organizations listed above, there is nothing they need to do at this time to keep their current case management organization.

If the individual’s case management organization is not one of the above case management organizations, they must choose a new case management organization starting June 1, 2026. They must choose a new case management organization no later than July 15, 2026.  

Beginning August 1, 2026, only the case management companies listed above will be able to continue to provide case management.

Three opportunities to participate:

Click here to attend on May 20, 2026, 2:00pm ET
Click here to attend on June 3, 2026, 10:00am ET
Click here to attend on June 22, 2026, 4:00pm ET

Please consider joining us during one of these opportunities. 

Attend one week, all four, or anything in between.

• Monday, June 1: Government Benefits and Programs

• Monday, June 8: Special Needs Trusts

• Monday, June 15: Guardianship and Alternatives and ABLE Accounts

• Monday, June 22: Life Care Planning

Presented by Indiana Family to Family and Gordon Homes, Financial Advisor & Special Care Planner.

Free registration.

Join a Virtual Input Forum for People with Disabilities!

INSILC invites people with disabilities across Indiana to help shape disability services and supports by sharing what matters most in daily life. Join an upcoming virtual input session to share your experiences and priorities about life with a disability in Indiana.

Your feedback directly informs the Statewide Plan for Independent Living (SPIL)—a statewide roadmap that guides efforts to improve access, opportunity, and independence for people with disabilities. The SPIL helps identify shared goals around things like community supports, housing, transportation, and self-determination. When people with disabilities share their lived experiences, the plan becomes stronger, more relevant, and more effective.

INSILC is hosting four virtual forums to gather input for the next statewide plan. These conversations ensure the plan reflects real needs and real solutions from across Indiana.

We will ask questions like:

• Are your needs being met?

• Do you have access to the services you need?

• Are there resources you wish were available?

• What challenges do you face?

Add your voice to help improve independent living and strengthen disability services statewide. Your input helps build a more independent Indiana for everyone.

CART and ASL Interpreters will be provided. For questions about the forums or if you have an accommodation request, email info@indianasilc.org.

Upcoming Virtual Input Forums:

• Wednesday, May 6 10:00 - 11:30am. Register here.

• Wednesday, May 13 2:00 - 3:30pm. Register here.

• Thursday, May 21, 6:00 - 7:30pm. Register here.

• Friday, May 29, 10:00 - 11:30am. Register here.

For more information, please contact info@indianasilc.org.

Join a Virtual Input Forum for People with Disabilities!

INSILC invites people with disabilities across Indiana to help shape disability services and supports by sharing what matters most in daily life. Join an upcoming virtual input session to share your experiences and priorities about life with a disability in Indiana.

Your feedback directly informs the Statewide Plan for Independent Living (SPIL)—a statewide roadmap that guides efforts to improve access, opportunity, and independence for people with disabilities. The SPIL helps identify shared goals around things like community supports, housing, transportation, and self-determination. When people with disabilities share their lived experiences, the plan becomes stronger, more relevant, and more effective.

INSILC is hosting four virtual forums to gather input for the next statewide plan. These conversations ensure the plan reflects real needs and real solutions from across Indiana.

We will ask questions like:

• Are your needs being met?

• Do you have access to the services you need?

• Are there resources you wish were available?

• What challenges do you face?

Add your voice to help improve independent living and strengthen disability services statewide. Your input helps build a more independent Indiana for everyone.

CART and ASL Interpreters will be provided. For questions about the forums or if you have an accommodation request, email info@indianasilc.org.

Upcoming Virtual Input Forums:

• Wednesday, May 6 10:00 - 11:30am. Register here.

• Wednesday, May 13 2:00 - 3:30pm. Register here.

• Thursday, May 21, 6:00 - 7:30pm. Register here.

• Friday, May 29, 10:00 - 11:30am. Register here.

For more information, please contact info@indianasilc.org.

FREE EVENT for families with children of all ages are invited to learn more about other community disability services and resources, connect with other families with similar interests, learn from professionals in the disability field, and support each other through interaction.

• Refreshments

• Activities for children

• Registration encouraged, but not mandatory

Thursday, May 21 | 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Easterseals Crossroads NEW Sensory Garden

4740 Kingsway Drive | Indianapolis, IN 46205

Free registration.

Parent Cafe is a support session that explores balancing family life, managing struggles and growing through challenges.

Presented by Noble, Inc. For more information contact Johnda Knight by email or phone (317-469-1097).

Free registration. RSVP by May 18, 2026.

The Indiana Bureau of Disabilities Services will be hosting eight in-person and three virtual Meet and Greets for individuals and families to have the opportunity to meet with the Case Management Organizations that were awarded contracts to continue to provide Case Management for the Bureau of Disabilities Services. 

The case management companies selected to continue to provide waiver case management services for are: 

• Aging & In-Home Services of NE IN, Inc.

• Indiana Professional Management Group

• Inspire Case Management

• Unity of Indiana

• The Columbus Organization

Each one of these case management organizations will provide case management statewide and for all of the following waivers: 

• Family Support Waiver

• Community Integration & Habilitation Waiver

• Health & Wellness Waiver

• Traumatic Brain Injury Waiver

• PathWays Fee for Service

• Money Follows the Person (Pathways, Health & Wellness, or CIH)

If an individual is currently using one of the case management organizations listed above, there is nothing they need to do at this time to keep their current case management organization.

If the individual’s case management organization is not one of the above case management organizations, they must choose a new case management organization starting June 1, 2026. They must choose a new case management organization no later than July 15, 2026.  

Beginning August 1, 2026, only the case management companies listed above will be able to continue to provide case management.

Three opportunities to participate:

Click here to attend on May 20, 2026, 2:00pm ET
Click here to attend on June 3, 2026, 10:00am ET
Click here to attend on June 22, 2026, 4:00pm ET

Please consider joining us during one of these opportunities. 

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.

Join Wabash Center's Arc of Tippecanoe County upcoming Saturday Social Event—a fun gathering for individuals with disabilities. This event is free, open to the public, and designed to foster a sense of community. The next Saturday Social, an Adventure themed event, will be held on Saturday, May 16th 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. 

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.

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.

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

Join a Virtual Input Forum for People with Disabilities!

INSILC invites people with disabilities across Indiana to help shape disability services and supports by sharing what matters most in daily life. Join an upcoming virtual input session to share your experiences and priorities about life with a disability in Indiana.

Your feedback directly informs the Statewide Plan for Independent Living (SPIL)—a statewide roadmap that guides efforts to improve access, opportunity, and independence for people with disabilities. The SPIL helps identify shared goals around things like community supports, housing, transportation, and self-determination. When people with disabilities share their lived experiences, the plan becomes stronger, more relevant, and more effective.

INSILC is hosting four virtual forums to gather input for the next statewide plan. These conversations ensure the plan reflects real needs and real solutions from across Indiana.

We will ask questions like:

• Are your needs being met?

• Do you have access to the services you need?

• Are there resources you wish were available?

• What challenges do you face?

Add your voice to help improve independent living and strengthen disability services statewide. Your input helps build a more independent Indiana for everyone.

CART and ASL Interpreters will be provided. For questions about the forums or if you have an accommodation request, email info@indianasilc.org.

Upcoming Virtual Input Forums:

• Wednesday, May 6 10:00 - 11:30am. Register here.

• Wednesday, May 13 2:00 - 3:30pm. Register here.

• Thursday, May 21, 6:00 - 7:30pm. Register here.

• Friday, May 29, 10:00 - 11:30am. Register here.

For more information, please contact info@indianasilc.org.

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).

Healthy Places by Design just released the Action Guide for Building Safe, Active, and Connected Communities for Youth and Young Adults which provides actionable recommendations and practical advice to take action.

Join our webinar on May 7, 2:00-3:00 pm ET to learn how public health practitioners and multi-sector community partners can use the Action Guide to integrate violence prevention and community safety strategies into their efforts. The webinar will also share real stories and successes from communities who are addressing the issue through comprehensive approaches led by young people in their communities.

Download the Building Safe, Active, and Connected Communities for Youth Guide.

Presented by Healthy Places By Design.

Free registration.

Join a Virtual Input Forum for People with Disabilities!

INSILC invites people with disabilities across Indiana to help shape disability services and supports by sharing what matters most in daily life. Join an upcoming virtual input session to share your experiences and priorities about life with a disability in Indiana.

Your feedback directly informs the Statewide Plan for Independent Living (SPIL)—a statewide roadmap that guides efforts to improve access, opportunity, and independence for people with disabilities. The SPIL helps identify shared goals around things like community supports, housing, transportation, and self-determination. When people with disabilities share their lived experiences, the plan becomes stronger, more relevant, and more effective.

INSILC is hosting four virtual forums to gather input for the next statewide plan. These conversations ensure the plan reflects real needs and real solutions from across Indiana.

We will ask questions like:

• Are your needs being met?

• Do you have access to the services you need?

• Are there resources you wish were available?

• What challenges do you face?

Add your voice to help improve independent living and strengthen disability services statewide. Your input helps build a more independent Indiana for everyone.

CART and ASL Interpreters will be provided. For questions about the forums or if you have an accommodation request, email info@indianasilc.org.

Upcoming Virtual Input Forums:

• Wednesday, May 6 10:00 - 11:30am. Register here.

• Wednesday, May 13 2:00 - 3:30pm. Register here.

• Thursday, May 21, 6:00 - 7:30pm. Register here.

• Friday, May 29, 10:00 - 11:30am. Register here.

For more information, please contact info@indianasilc.org.

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

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.

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. 

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.

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.⭐️

www.campwack.org

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.

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