Transition Workshop Series (PACER Center)
Join us for three-part virtual workshop series to help your youth find, keep, and grow in meaningful employment. Each workshop will focus on topics such as exploring your young adult's strengths and interests, how CareerForce programs can support education and employment goals, and understanding how your youth can sustain meaningful employment while receiving county services or medical assistance.
Read the full description of each workshop at the registration links below.
Register for the workshops:
July 21: Building the vision
August 18: Building experience
September 15: Building supports
Presented by PACER Center.
Note: PACER Center is in Minnesota so there will be some MN specific information. But much of the information is cross-state, informative, and encouraging.
Indiana Family Employment Awareness Training
Join the Center on Community Living and Careers for six days of virtual Indiana Family Employment Awareness Training (FEAT) to learn how local, state, and federal resources can support young adults with disabilities in finding meaningful work. Whether you are a student dreaming of your first job, a family member looking for guidance, or a professional dedicated to helping others succeed, you are welcome here!
By attending FEAT you will also:
Network with families, employees, entrepreneurs, and community advocates.
Meet individuals with disabilities who are successfully employed.
Connect with specialists dedicated to facilitating long-term employment success.
All sessions will be held online from 6-8pm EDT.
Tuesday, September 15, 2026: A New Path - High Expectations for Employment
Tuesday, September 22, 2026: Individual Employment Possibilities
Tuesday, September 29, 2026: Employer and Employee Supports
Tuesday, October 6, 2026: Maintaining Employment Resources and Medicaid
Tuesday, October 13, 2026: Benefits
Tuesday, October 20, 2026: Local and State Agency Providers
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.
Virtual Parent Cafe
Join us for a supportive group discussion balancing family life, managing struggles, sharing the load & growing through challenges.
What to expect:
Meet the Parent Café team and other parents
2 rounds of group discussion and questions focusing around our September theme - “New Routines, New Rhythms”
Resources for you and your family
RSVP using the QR code or link on the flyer.
For questions - Contact Johnda Knight, Family Services Coordinator – j.knight@mynoblelife.org
Movie Night at Loeb Stadium
The Arc of Tippecanoe County Self-Advocate Chapter at Wabash Center is hosting a FREE showing of Scooby-Doo at Loeb Stadium!
Complimentary popcorn, snacks, and drinks available until 7:30 PM
This event is open to Wabash Center staff, individuals we serve, families, caregivers, and the entire intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) community.
Free registration: https://shorturl.at/cx5be
Canceled - Pickleball Tournament
*** This event is cancelled. ****
Participate in or cheer on your favorite Pickler in this tournament to support OASIS Community.
Sponsored by the Lafayette Pickleball Association.
RSVP by September 12, 2026.
Free registration. When you register, choose “Outdoor Club” to participate with OASIS Community’s Outdoor Club.
** Please register if you plan to come to support OASIS Community and not play in the tournament.
Special Medicaid Advisory Committee Meeting about interRAI Assessment Tool
From Rep. Robin Shackleford:
After hearing your direct concerns about the new interRAI level of care assessment tool, I requested — and secured—a special meeting with the Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) to address its impact on our disability community.
Date: Monday, September 21
Time: 10:00am
Location/Online Link: TBD
We need to ensure these assessments are fair, accurate and truly serve the people who rely on them. Join us, stay informed, and make sure your perspective is represented.
For details to submit questions ahead of time, contact my office at 317-234-9121 or h98@iga.in.gov.
INF2F Heart to Heart Conference
Indiana Family to Family’s annual conference is an opportunity for families and professionals to learn and connect in support of children and youth who have various health and mental health needs and disabilities. This conference is free thanks to the generosity of Heart to Heart sponsors. Visit this site regularly for updates, to view the agenda and more! If you have questions or want to learn more about the event or ways to get involved, contact our team.
Visit https://www.inf2f.org/heart-to-heart-conference.html for more information and for free registration.
Framing a Life Shaped by Your Dreams & Goals
The Charting the LifeCourse Framework was created to help individuals and families of all abilities and all ages develop a vision for a good life, think about what they need to know and do, identify how to find or develop supports, and discover what it takes to live the lives they want to live.
Join this free event learn more about CtLC.
Presented by Noble, Inc.
RSVP by 4pm 9/22/2026 to CFL@mynoblelife.org.
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/.
Self-Advocates of Indiana Annual Picnic
Join Self-Advocates of Indiana for a day filled with friends, music, food, dancing, games, and fun as we come together to celebrate community, connection, and self-advocacy.
Early bird pricing is available now through July 31, so don’t wait to save your spot!
Friday, September 25, 2026
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM EST
Hummel Park Charleston Pavilion, Plainfield
Register today and come celebrate with us!
Purdue Women’s Volleyball Game
Join your friends with OASIS Community Outdoor Club to support the Purdue Women’s Volleyball Team in Mackey Arena as they take on Wisconsin.
Wear black to Blackout Mackey!
OASIS Community has 40 tickets available, first come first serve. Email programs@oasisforlife.org to reserve your ticket. We also have 5 wheelchair accessible spots available. so please let us know if you need one.
Purdue Best Buddies Match Day
Sign up for Purdue Best Buddies ahead of Match Day. This form is mandatory to attend Match Day.
For more information contact Charlotte @ skinne56@purdue.edu.
Party in the Patch
Join Civitan for a Pumpkin Party at the Patch on October 6 1pm - 3pm.
Pick out a pumpkin and enjoy a light snack.
Sponsored by the Greater Lafayette Civitan Club.
Parking available behind the church.
Outdoor Club Annual Wiener Roast
Fall ** Food ** Fun
Celebrate Fall with OASIS at our Annual Wiener Roast and Bonfire.
We’ll provide the meats, buns, condiments, s’mores fixings, drinks, and paper products.
If able, please bring a dish to share and lawn chairs.
Register by October 2 to programs@oasisforlife.org.
GCPD Council Leadership Summit
This annual Summit brings together people with disabilities, family members, professionals, and advocates from across Indiana to explore how communities can recognize, support, and expand the many ways people already live, connect, and contribute.
This year’s theme— Living Fully: Strengthening Opportunities for Community Inclusion —focuses on real experiences, practical insight, and shared learning. Panel discussions will highlight both challenges and possibilities, grounded in the everyday realities and insights of those closest to the work.
For more information and registration when available click here.
Presented by the Indiana Governor’s Council for People with Disabilities.
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
The Think Sensory Summit
The Think Sensory Summit is back for its second year, and we have truly outdone ourselves with this speaker lineup.
🌟 Alfie Kohn
🌟 Dr. Barry Prizant
🌟 Dr. Ross Greene
🌟 Kelly Mahler
🌟 Kristy Forbes
🌟 Chris Wenger (Speech Dude)
🌟 Mick Olds
🌟 Greg Santucci
...AND SO MANY MORE
This November, join us for four completely free days of conversations about neurodiversity, sensory processing, regulation, communication, behavior, connection, and participation.
Free registration.
2026 OCALICON
The premier autism and disabilities virtual conference!
November 17 - November 20.
Visit https://conference.ocali.org/ for more information.
Rally at the Statehouse
Save the date: November 17 at the Indiana Statehouse. The Indiana Disability Alliance is hosting a rally, and you are invited!
November 17th is Organization Day, the day Indiana lawmakers gather at the Statehouse to prepare for the upcoming legislative session. That means all 150 members of the Indiana General Assembly will be there. And we need the disability community there too.
Mark your calendar. Share this with your network. Plan to join us at the Statehouse on November 17.
More details coming soon - https://ow.ly/g2Ki50ZA0QR
DDARS 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.
The Arc of Indiana & Self-Advocates of Indiana Impact Awards Celebration
Join The Arc of Indiana and Self-Advocates of Indiana for their annual Impact Awards Celebration as they honor individuals making an impact in the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.
Cost:
Professional employed at a chapter of The Arc: $125.00
Professional not employed at a chapter of The Arc: $150.00
Family Member: $40.00
Self Advocate: $25.00
Scholarships are available.
For more information visit https://www.arcind.org/events/impact-awards-celebration/
Wines on the Wabash supporting Wabash Center
Save the date!
For more information contact development@wabashenter.com.
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.
Ask The Arc Webinar - Appealing a Level of Care Denial
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.
If you or someone you love has been told they no longer meet the Level of Care for a Medicaid Waiver, or you just want to learn more about the process, this Ask The Arc is for you!
You can register here: https://bit.ly/Ask_the_Arc. A recording will be shared on our YouTube channel, youtube.com/TheArcofIndiana following the event.
Presented by The Arc of Indiana.
Free registration.
What to Know About the New 1915(c)(11) Waiver Authority
The ACL Grassroots Project launched with the goal of supporting national, state, and local disability leaders and community members to build networks and strengthen leadership, with the intention of advancing disability policy and supports that serve disabled people and communities fully.
In this national webinar, the Grassroots Project will host an overview of the new Medicaid 1915(c)(11) waiver authority under H.R. 1 and what it could mean for access to home- and community-based services. This webinar will break down the new waiver authority, highlight key implementation questions, and explore how advocates, councils, providers, and community partners can engage early to help ensure the authority expands access while protecting existing HCBS systems and the people already seeking services.
Featured Speakers:
· Elizabeth Zirker, Senior Attorney, National Health Law Program (NHeLP)
· Zaida Ricker, Director of Strategic Partnerships and Policy, National Association of State Head Injury Administrators (NASHIA)
· Whit Downing, Vice President of Policy and Programing, Kansas Council on Developmental Disabilities
Free registration.
Lunch & Learn: One Page Person Centered Description
Grab your lunch and discover a tool you can use right away! Take 30 minutes to learn to create a one-page person centered description.
Presented by the Family Resource Network of Ohio.
Free registration.
Fishing with Friends
Come fishing with OASIS! We’ll provide bait and poles and snacks.
Please RSVP by August 21 to programs@oasisforlife.org.
Wearable Assistive Technology
This training offers valuable insights into wearable assistive technologies, tools, and resources that enhance accessibility, independence, and quality of life for individuals with disabilities. Whether you are an assistive technology professional, healthcare provider, vocational rehabilitation counselor, educator, therapist, individual with a disability, family member, or someone interested in emerging technologies, this session will provide practical knowledge and strategies for understanding and implementing wearable solutions.
By participating in this FREE training, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of wearable assistive technologies and how these innovative solutions can support accessibility, independence, and individual goals. You’ll learn about emerging tools and practical applications that can help empower individuals with disabilities while enhancing your own professional expertise. This training is an excellent opportunity to expand your knowledge, stay current with assistive technology trends, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of those you support.
This event will also be streamed live via Zoom and can be accessed at www.eastersealstech.com/live. Registration is required for both in-person and online webinar attendance.
Presented by Easterseals Crossroads.
Free registration.
AI and Assistive Technology: Opportunities, limitations, and practical uses
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing the assistive technology landscape. Join us for this workshop and explore how AI is being incorporated into tools that support reading, writing, communication, organization, access to information, and more. You'll learn about the potential benefits, current limitations, and important considerations for determining when AI may—or may not—be an appropriate solution.
If an ASL interpreter is required, please notify workshops@pacer.org at least 48 hours prior to the workshop. We will do our best to accommodate your request.
Presented by PACER.
Free registration.
The Special Needs Parent-A Guide to the Life You Never Expected
August is Special Needs Parents Appreciation Month. To honor and recognize special needs parents, Faith Inclusion Network will talk with Dr. Joe and Cindi Ferrini about their new book, The Special Needs Parent:: A Guide to the Life You Never Expected. Join us as we learn how to support parents on their journey.
Presented by Faith Inclusion Network.
Free registration.
The Arc of Tippecanoe County Saturday Social - Carnival
Join us for Wabash Center's Arc of Tippecanoe County Saturday Social, part of our series of engaging events throughout the year! Please fill out the form to confirm your attendance. If you have any questions please feel free to email saturdaysocial@wabashcenter.com.
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.
RSVP here:https://form.jotform.com/240644312241040
HANDS ECHO Webinar Series
Developmental Disabilities and Autism ECHO connects individuals and their comprehensive care system to subject matter experts for regular real-time collaborative sessions to advance learning and practice in serving individuals and their families.
Upcoming webinars:
7/24/2026: Waiver Homes, Supported Living
Waiver Homes
Independent living options for adults not in waiver homes/apartments
Supported Living
7/31/2026: Denied Services, Next Steps
What to do when denied services
Where else to look
8/7/2026: Medicaid, Medicare, Medicaid PA
Medicaid
Medicare
Medicaid PA, Home Health
8/14/2026: Charting the LifeCourse-CtLC
CtLC domains
Providers connecting resources to domains
8/21/2026: Transition to Adulthood
Research on smoother transition to adulthood
App development-conversational user interface for mindfulness based on CBT-worn on wrist
Transitioning out of school and into community
Socially assistive robot
Join the webinars here (via Zoom).
Presented by Hands in Autism DD & Autism Project ECHO. For more information contact asdecho@iu.edu.
Transportation Options in Tippecanoe County
Learn about several options for transportation in Tippecanoe County including:
Access Bus & City Bus
Area IV Agency on Aging Public Transportation
Verida Medical Transportation
Using HCBS Waiver funds to pay for your transportation
Hearing from self-advocates who use these options
Presented by OASIS Community.
RSVP to programs@oasisforlife.org.
Transition Workshop Series (PACER Center)
Join us for three-part virtual workshop series to help your youth find, keep, and grow in meaningful employment. Each workshop will focus on topics such as exploring your young adult's strengths and interests, how CareerForce programs can support education and employment goals, and understanding how your youth can sustain meaningful employment while receiving county services or medical assistance.
Read the full description of each workshop at the registration links below.
Register for the workshops:
July 21: Building the vision
August 18: Building experience
September 15: Building supports
Presented by PACER Center.
Note: PACER Center is in Minnesota so there will be some MN specific information. But much of the information is cross-state, informative, and encouraging.
HANDS ECHO Webinar Series
Developmental Disabilities and Autism ECHO connects individuals and their comprehensive care system to subject matter experts for regular real-time collaborative sessions to advance learning and practice in serving individuals and their families.
Upcoming webinars:
7/24/2026: Waiver Homes, Supported Living
Waiver Homes
Independent living options for adults not in waiver homes/apartments
Supported Living
7/31/2026: Denied Services, Next Steps
What to do when denied services
Where else to look
8/7/2026: Medicaid, Medicare, Medicaid PA
Medicaid
Medicare
Medicaid PA, Home Health
8/14/2026: Charting the LifeCourse-CtLC
CtLC domains
Providers connecting resources to domains
8/21/2026: Transition to Adulthood
Research on smoother transition to adulthood
App development-conversational user interface for mindfulness based on CBT-worn on wrist
Transitioning out of school and into community
Socially assistive robot
Join the webinars here (via Zoom).
Presented by Hands in Autism DD & Autism Project ECHO. For more information contact asdecho@iu.edu.
Understanding the Basics of Medicaid
Take the confusion out of Medicaid with this engaging IPMG Informational Webinar tailored specifically for Individuals receiving Indiana’s Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Waivers—and the families, caregivers, and professionals who support them. Understanding the Basics of Medicaid features Beth Peabody, IPMG Eligibility Coordinator, who brings over eight years of experience helping Individuals access and maintain critical benefits. With a background in psychology, medical assisting, and hands-on work assisting uninsured patients in hospital settings, Beth understands how overwhelming Medicaid can feel. In her current role, she supports IPMG Case Managers Wrap Facilitators in helping Individuals and families stay on track with eligibility—offering practical, real-world guidance you can trust.
In this webinar, you’ll learn how to:
Understand the basics of Medicaid eligibility for Indiana HCBS Waiver participants
Stay on top of annual redetermination so coverage isn’t interrupted
Take the right steps to restore Medicaid if benefits lapse
Whether you’re a waiver participant, family member, caregiver, or professional, this session will give you the knowledge and confidence to protect and maintain essential Medicaid coverage.
Presented by IPMG.
Free registration.
Ask The Arc Webinar - You’re Mad, Now What?
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.
With so many changes and so much confusion, people are angry, and they're scared. They also want to make sure their loved ones with disabilities have the supports they need to live the lives they want to live. We want to change things. Many just aren't sure how to do it. Kim Dodson, CEO of The Arc of Indiana, will discuss the steps people can take to protect the services and supports for people with disabilities.
You can register here: https://bit.ly/Ask_the_Arc. A recording will be shared on our YouTube channel, youtube.com/TheArcofIndiana following the event.
Presented by The Arc of Indiana.
Free registration.
Governor's Council for People with Disabilities Learning Labs
Policy isn't just paperwork – it shapes real lives.
Have you ever wondered how disability policies affect everyday life for people?
Join GCPD's next Leadership Lab on Disability Policy Framework to find out more!
We are excited to welcome guest speakers:
• Erin McGuire – Chairperson of the Governor's Council for People with Disabilities. Erin brings lived experience, leadership, and a strong commitment to advancing disability policy across Indiana.
• Blaise, Amanda M (Mandy), JD, ADAC – ADA Director with the Office of General Counsel at the Family and Social Services Administration. Mandy has over 10 years of experience navigating civil rights laws such as the ADA, Rehabilitation Act, and Developmental Disabilities Act.
During this session, we will explore how important laws and policy frameworks guide Council work, support community access, and build opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities across Indiana.
Learn. Connect. Lead.
Presented by the Governor’s Council for People with Disabilities.
Free registration.
Noble's Center for Family Leadership Presentation
Our returning Guest Speaker Mimi Huybers, Attorney & Communications Director, Ability Allies will be speaking on IDEA & Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
Presented by Noble, Inc.
RSVP by emailing cfl@mynoblelife.org by 4:pm 08/11/2026.
Interview with Steve Bartlett - Champion of the ADA
In honor of the 36th anniversary of the landmark ADA, we will talk with former congressman, Steve Bartlett, who was a principal GOP author of the ADA Act in the House of Representatives. Steve guided the ADA to its passage in 1990.
Presented by Faith Inclusion Network.
Free registration.
HANDS ECHO Webinar Series
Developmental Disabilities and Autism ECHO connects individuals and their comprehensive care system to subject matter experts for regular real-time collaborative sessions to advance learning and practice in serving individuals and their families.
Upcoming webinars:
7/24/2026: Waiver Homes, Supported Living
Waiver Homes
Independent living options for adults not in waiver homes/apartments
Supported Living
7/31/2026: Denied Services, Next Steps
What to do when denied services
Where else to look
8/7/2026: Medicaid, Medicare, Medicaid PA
Medicaid
Medicare
Medicaid PA, Home Health
8/14/2026: Charting the LifeCourse-CtLC
CtLC domains
Providers connecting resources to domains
8/21/2026: Transition to Adulthood
Research on smoother transition to adulthood
App development-conversational user interface for mindfulness based on CBT-worn on wrist
Transitioning out of school and into community
Socially assistive robot
Join the webinars here (via Zoom).
Presented by Hands in Autism DD & Autism Project ECHO. For more information contact asdecho@iu.edu.
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
HANDS ECHO Webinar Series
Developmental Disabilities and Autism ECHO connects individuals and their comprehensive care system to subject matter experts for regular real-time collaborative sessions to advance learning and practice in serving individuals and their families.
Upcoming webinars:
7/24/2026: Waiver Homes, Supported Living
Waiver Homes
Independent living options for adults not in waiver homes/apartments
Supported Living
7/31/2026: Denied Services, Next Steps
What to do when denied services
Where else to look
8/7/2026: Medicaid, Medicare, Medicaid PA
Medicaid
Medicare
Medicaid PA, Home Health
8/14/2026: Charting the LifeCourse-CtLC
CtLC domains
Providers connecting resources to domains
8/21/2026: Transition to Adulthood
Research on smoother transition to adulthood
App development-conversational user interface for mindfulness based on CBT-worn on wrist
Transitioning out of school and into community
Socially assistive robot
Join the webinars here (via Zoom).
Presented by Hands in Autism DD & Autism Project ECHO. For more information contact asdecho@iu.edu.
Outdoor Club Pool Party
Splish Splash with your friends!
Join OASIS Community for a Pool Party with snacks!
RSVP by July 20 to programs@oasisforlife.org or call 765-267-3808 (no texts). Tippecanoe County location provided with RSVP.
HANDS ECHO Webinar Series
Developmental Disabilities and Autism ECHO connects individuals and their comprehensive care system to subject matter experts for regular real-time collaborative sessions to advance learning and practice in serving individuals and their families.
Upcoming webinars:
7/24/2026: Waiver Homes, Supported Living
Waiver Homes
Independent living options for adults not in waiver homes/apartments
Supported Living
7/31/2026: Denied Services, Next Steps
What to do when denied services
Where else to look
8/7/2026: Medicaid, Medicare, Medicaid PA
Medicaid
Medicare
Medicaid PA, Home Health
8/14/2026: Charting the LifeCourse-CtLC
CtLC domains
Providers connecting resources to domains
8/21/2026: Transition to Adulthood
Research on smoother transition to adulthood
App development-conversational user interface for mindfulness based on CBT-worn on wrist
Transitioning out of school and into community
Socially assistive robot
Join the webinars here (via Zoom).
Presented by Hands in Autism DD & Autism Project ECHO. For more information contact asdecho@iu.edu.
Ask The Arc Webinars - Special Edition
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: New HCBS Waiver rules taking effect August 1, 2026. The state has recently announced the rate reduction for live-in caregivers who provide waiver services, and FSSA has announced their implementation plan for Medicaid Work Requirements. It is a LOT of information, and it is confusing.
In this session, we are going to share information on Medicaid work requirements, the rate reduction for live-in caregivers and what that really means, and who can be a paid caregiver under the new waiver rules. We know people have a lot of questions, so please join us. While this webinar is scheduled for an hour, we will continue until all questions are answered.
Presented by The Arc of Indiana.
Free registration.
Transition Workshop Series (PACER Center)
Join us for three-part virtual workshop series to help your youth find, keep, and grow in meaningful employment. Each workshop will focus on topics such as exploring your young adult's strengths and interests, how CareerForce programs can support education and employment goals, and understanding how your youth can sustain meaningful employment while receiving county services or medical assistance.
Read the full description of each workshop at the registration links below.
Register for the workshops:
July 21: Building the vision
August 18: Building experience
September 15: Building supports
Presented by PACER Center.
Note: PACER Center is in Minnesota so there will be some MN specific information. But much of the information is cross-state, informative, and encouraging.
Noble's Parent Cafe
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 July 13, 2026.
DDARS 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.
Low Vision assistive technology for independence
Attend this webinar to explore assistive technology tools that can help individuals with low vision live more independently. Participants will discover solutions for daily tasks, mobility, and accessing information.
Presented by PACER Center.
Free registration.
Tech Tools for Job Success
Attend this workshop to learn about technology that can help teens and adults with disabilities build the skills they need to get and keep a job. Participants will see demos of apps and devices that can support them through managing time, staying organized, and getting tasks done—like alarms, calendars, to-do lists, reminders, and task directions. They'll also explore how executive function tools like these can help them gain more confidence and succeed at work.
Presented by PACER Center.
Free registration.
Case Management Transition Webinar
The Bureau of Disabilities Services is hosting a virtual webinar to share information about upcoming changes to Medicaid waiver case management. Mark your calendar for June 29, 2:00 p.m., and save this link:
Case Management Transition Webinar - Link to Attend
Benefits and Financial Planning Services Webinar
The Division of Disability, Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DDARS), Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Services, in collaboration with the Center on Community Living and Careers (CCLC) at the Indiana Institute on Disability and Community (IIDC) at Indiana University, invite you to attend the following webinar:
Resources & Updates: Benefits and Financial Planning Services for Individuals with Disabilities
June 24, 2026, 2-3pm ET
This webinar will include:
Highlights of the enhancements and modifications to DDARS’ VR Benefits and Financial Planning (BFP) services, available to VR participants.
An overview of statewide resources and tools available to support job seekers or potential job seekers with disabilities to navigate employment and benefits (e.g., SSI, SSDI, Medicaid and other supports).
This webinar is ideal for VR participants and other individuals with disabilities, families, case managers, employment specialists, DDARS staff, and other stakeholders who support and serve individuals with disabilities.
A key goal of the VR program is to improve competitive, integrated employment for individuals with disabilities. Benefits and financial planning are critical to supporting this goal. The enhancements and modifications to VR BFP services aim to accomplish the following:
Simplify and streamline VR benefits planning service provision
Improve consistency around benefits and work incentives counseling that encourages individuals to maximize employment earnings while reducing misinformation and fears
Reduce duplication and better leverage available benefits planning resources
Improve capacity for timely provision of benefits and work incentive counseling services
Support a continuum of benefits planning services, before and after employment
We hope you can join us for this upcoming webinar.