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IMPORTANT COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
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Need to know who to connect with to ask a question? This is where you find out who you need to know!
BY ANGIE ARLINGTON
ARC OF INDIANA
317-977-2375 or 800-382-9100
www.arcind.org
Special needs trust, advocacy network, support in applying for waivers and social security, family support, Self Advocates of Indiana
AUTISM SOCIETY OF INDIANA
800-609-8448
www.autismsocietyofindiana.org
Resources, support, events
BUREAU OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SERVICES (BDDS)
800-545-7763
Community Integration and Habilitation Waiver, Family Supports Waiver, Supervised Group Living, consumer and provider education and resources, Caregiver Supports Services, Contact to update and track if on a waiver waitlist.
DIVISION OF FAMILY RESOURCES (DFR)
800-403-0864
Receives applications and determines eligibility for Medicaid, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families and Refugee Cash Assistance.
DOWN SYNDROME INDIANA
317-925-7617
www.dsindiana.org
information, resources, events
EASTERSEALS CROSSROADS
317-488-1000
www.eastersealscrossroads.org
Adult Day Services, Adult Outpatient Medical Rehabilitation Programs, Children and Adolescent Outpatient Medical Rehabilitation Programs, Employment Services, Community Services, Assistive Technology Supports and Services
FAMILIES UNITED FOR SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGEMENT (FUSE)
317-462-9064
www.fuseinc.org
Serves families of children with disabilities of all types. Events, support groups, resources, monthly newsletter
INDIANA RESOURCE CENTER FOR AUTISM (IRCA)
812-855-6508
www.iidc.indiana.edu/irca/index.html
Online articles, resources, training and conferences
INDIANA VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION
800-545-7763
www.vrs.in.gov
Vocational counseling and training, job placement assistance, physical and mental restoration services, rehabilitation technology (e.g., adaptive devices, vehicle modifications)
IN*SOURCE
800-332-4433
www.insource.org
Special needs education support, Advocates for IEP help
NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION HOTLINE
988 or 800-273-TALK (8255)
Resources and support for any kind of mental health issues
FINDER INDIANA DISABILITY RESOURCES
www.indianadisabilityresourcefinder.org/
Directory of services for the disability community
FIRST STEPS
800-545-7763
www.firststeps.in.gov
Early intervention for children from birth to 3 years old with developmental delays. Evaluations and therapies in-home
DISABILITY LEGAL SERVICES OF INDIANA
317-426-7733
www.disabilitylegalservicesindiana.org
A nonprofit organization offering free and low-cost legal services to the disabled community on any civil matters
INDIANA FAMILY AND SOCIAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (FSSA)
317-233-4454
www.in.gov/fssa/index.htm
Serves families, children, senior citizens, people with disabilities and mental illness
INDIANA FAMILY TO FAMILY
844-323-4638
www.inf2f.org
Information, education, training, outreach and peer support for families
NATIONAL ALLIANCE FOR MENTAL ILLNESS (NAMI) — INDIANA
800-677-6442
www.namiindiana.org
Support groups, classes, resources, conferences, information
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Database of organizations to help with any type of needs by location in Indiana
PATINS
www.patinsproject.org
Supports students in public schools with accessible educational materials, assistive technology, Universal Design for Learning, expos
Have a suggestion for an important connection that could be added to this page? Email your suggestion to Jamie.McCabe@n2co.com.
