INSILC Virtual Disability Input Forum
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.
INSILC Virtual Disability Input Forum
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.
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.
Easterseals Crossroads Community in Bloom
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.
INSILC Virtual Disability Input Forum
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.
INSILC Virtual Disability Input Forum
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.
Gordon Homes Training Series
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.
Gordon Homes Training Series
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.
Gordon Homes Training Series
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.
Gordon Homes Training Series
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.
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
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.
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.
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/
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
From Activities to Identity: Practical Strategies to Support Valued Social Roles
Too often, people receiving supports spend their time in activities without gaining meaningful roles in their communities. Yet it is valued social roles — not programs — that shape how people are noticed, known, included, and valued in everyday life.
In this webinar, From Activities to Identity: Practical Strategies to Support Valued Social Roles, we explore what valued social roles really are, why they matter, and how they move people from simply being present in the community to truly belonging. Drawing on Social Role Valorization, social capital, and real-world practice, this session offers practical strategies that staff and organizations can use to support people to gain and sustain meaningful roles.
Participants will leave with concrete, actionable ideas for starting with discovery, connecting people to ordinary community spaces, enhancing social image, facilitating relationships intentionally, rethinking risk and readiness, and aligning daily routines with outcomes that matter. Whether you are a direct support professional, supervisor, or leader, this webinar will challenge program-based thinking and offer practical guidance you can apply right away.
Presented by The Council on Quality and Leadership (CQL).
Free registration.
Let's Talk Benefits
Join us on Thursday, March 5 from 10 a.m.–12 p.m. ET 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
Register now: go.iu.edu/8wCh. (free)
This webinar will be repeated on
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
Supporting Families Feeling Overwhelmed in the IDD Community
At MyQuillo, We reached out to psychologist Karyn Harvey and Dr. Robert Naseef to help us tackle this feeling together.
On March 3rd, join us for a free 20-minute webinar focused on practical steps to help you feel less overwhelmed.
Date: Tuesday, March 3rd
Two sessions: 1PM EST and 7PM EST
Free Registration required.
Please know you are not alone in this feeling of being overwhelmed. There are some things we each can try that will help. Download our webinar flyer and send to friend.
Supporting Families Feeling Overwhelmed in the IDD Community
At MyQuillo, We reached out to psychologist Karyn Harvey and Dr. Robert Naseef to help us tackle this feeling together.
On March 3rd, join us for a free 20-minute webinar focused on practical steps to help you feel less overwhelmed.
Date: Tuesday, March 3rd
Two sessions: 1PM EST and 7PM EST
Free Registration required.
Please know you are not alone in this feeling of being overwhelmed. There are some things we each can try that will help. Download our webinar flyer and send to friend.
Ask The Arc Webinar: Medicaid Waiver Amendments
Amendments to the CIH, Family Supports, Health & Wellness, TBI, and 1915 B(4) waivers are open for public comment, now through March 13, with a projected effective date of August 2026.
The Arc of Indiana has scheduled a special Ask The Arc webinar on Thursday, February 26, 6:00 p.m. EST where we will discuss the waiver amendments.
Presented by The Arc of Indiana.
Click here to register.
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.
Experience the Benefits of Music, Recreation, & Behavioral Therapies
Discover how these therapeutic approaches can support growth, healing, and overall well‑being.
This presentation offers beneficial information for individuals, families, caregivers, and professionals interested in learning how these services can enhance quality of life and promote meaningful engagement.
Presented by Noble, Inc.
RSVP to CFL@mynoblelife.org.
BDS Monthly Webinar for Providers and Case Managers
The Bureau of Disabilities Services is committed to working collaboratively with case managers and providers.
First quarter dates for the 2026 provider and case manager webinar have been set. All BDS providers and Case Management Organizations are strongly encouraged to attend these monthly webinars.
The webinars will include information and updates from BDS. All webinars will be held via Microsoft Town Hall. The new dates are as follows:
Tuesday, January 27, 2026, from 3 to 4 p.m. ET. To participate please log in using this link.
Tuesday, February 24, 2026, from 3 to 4 p.m. ET. To participate please log in using this link.
Tuesday, March 31, 2026, from 3 to 4 p.m. ET. To participate please log in using this link.
Charting the LifeCourse on: TRANSITION
Discover how Charting the LifeCourse tools can support students, families and professionals during the transition from school to adulthood.
This session offers a quick overview of the transition process and introduces practical tools - like the Exploring Portfolio, Transition Quick Guide, and Vision Tool - to spark planning and empower next steps.
This session is also offered on February 12 3:00pm - 4:00pm.
Presented by the Family Resource Network of Ohio.
Free registration.
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.
Charting the LifeCourse on: TRANSITION
Discover how Charting the LifeCourse tools can support students, families and professionals during the transition from school to adulthood.
This session offers a quick overview of the transition process and introduces practical tools - like the Exploring Portfolio, Transition Quick Guide, and Vision Tool - to spark planning and empower next steps.
This session is also offered on February 19 9:00am - 10:00am.
Presented by the Family Resource Network of Ohio.
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.