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A number of resources are available to those receiving waiver services and their families. These resources and organizations provide information and/or support that complement your waiver services. The resources listed here are some of the largest operating within the state of Indiana, but are by no means a complete listing of those available to people with developmental disabilities.
A number of other educational and information-rich resources are available online. To locate those most useful to you or your loved one, use your favorite online search engine to locate the organizations, groups, and other possible sources of support in your area. IPMG believes that, through a combination of waiver-funded services, natural supports, and creative use of other non-waiver supports, all persons with developmental disabilities can lead full, meaningful lives.
If you are an Indiana resident receiving a Community Integration and Habilitation Waiver or Family Supports Waiver and have a crisis requiring immediate assistance, please contact the IPMG 24-hour Crisis Line at 1 (800) 878-9133.
At IPMG, "the needs of the Individual are paramount." IPMG is dedicated to ensuring each individual receiving a Community Integration and Habilitation Waiver or Family Supports Waiver in Indiana receives the highest quality case management services. Please contact your IPMG Case Manager with questions regarding your individual waiver services, including health and safety concerns.
The following resources and brief descriptions are taken directly from the agency/resource. For a complete description, please contact the resource. To request your organization be added, please contact customerservice@gotoipmg.com.
Established in 1956 by parents of children with developmental disabilities, The Arc of Indiana's main focus is to provide a resource for families to come together and help advocate for a better life for their children. The Arc is committed to progressive legislation to protect rights and improve services for people with developmental disabilities.
The Arc of Indiana is committed to all people with developmental disabilities realizing their goals of learning, living, working, and playing in the community.
Contact:
The Arc of Indiana
107 N. Pennsylvania St., Suite 800
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Phone: (317) 977-2375
Phone (Toll Free): (800) 382-9100
Fax: (317) 977-2385
Email: thearc@arcind.org
Web: www.arcind.org
The Autism Society of Indiana strives to improve the lives of all people affected by autism in Indiana, including people with autism, their family, friends, teachers, therapists, and others
Contact:
Autism Society of Indiana
13295 Illinois Street, Suite 110
Carmel, IN 46032
Phone: (800) 609-8449
Web: www.arnionline.org
The Bureau of Developmental Disabilities Services (BDDS) is a part of the State of Indiana's Division of Disability and Rehabilitative Services within the Family and Social Services Administration.
For more information about BDDS, please visit www.in.gov/fssa/ddrs/2639.htm.
To view a map of BDDS district offices throughout the state, click here.
For a map of BDDS offices co-located with a Vocational Rehabilitation Services (VRS) office, click here.
The Bureau of Quality Improvement Services (BQIS) is a part of the Indiana Division of Disability and Rehabilitative Services (DDRS), a department of the Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA). BQIS is responsible for monitoring services to individuals by organizations and providers. For more information, visit www.in.gov/fssa/ddrs/2635.htm.
Provided to Indiana's Medicaid home and community-based services waiver recipients, this Waiver Manual provides information and resources. This manual is published by the Division of Disability and Rehabilitative Services (DDRS), a department of Indiana’s Family and Social Services Administration.
The publication is an Adobe Acrobat PDF and is available to download here. (Adobe Acrobat Reader is available as a free download at http://get.adobe.com/reader/?promoid=BUIGO.)
The Division of Family Resources (DFR) is responsible for establishing eligibility for Medicaid, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP - food assistance) and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF - cash assistance) benefits. The division also manages the timely and accurate delivery of SNAP and TANF benefits.
DFR provides low-income Hoosier families with child care resources from the Bureau of Child Care (BCC), including child care vouchers for eligible families and important information about selecting high quality child care including quality ratings and inspection histories of Indiana child care providers. Additionally, DFR provides employment and training services to some SNAP and TANF recipients. The division’s overarching focus is the support and preservation of families by emphasizing self-sufficiency and personal responsibility. Please click here to find your local DFR office.
Disability.gov offers a series of 30-second online trainings to help individuals with disabilities and others learn about financial subjects, such as savings accounts, credit cards, credits scores, and other money matters. These subjects are important to improving a person's economic situation and independence. The mission of Disability.gov is to connect people with disabilities, as well as their family members, caregivers, employers, and service providers, with the resources they need to ensure that all peoplecan fully participate in the workplace and in their communities.
View the list of trainings at: http://www.disability.gov/community_life/independent_living/asset_development.
The Division of Disability and Rehabilitative Services (DDRS), a department of Indiana’s Family and Social Services Administration, administers the Medicaid waiver program, and contains the Bureau of Child Development Services, the Bureau of Developmental Disabilities Services, the Bureau of Rehabilitative Services, the Bureau of Quality Improvement Services, and the Disability Determination Bureau. DDRS' mission is to facilitate effective partnerships which enhance the quality of life for all people served in the communities and pursuits of their choice.
For more information about DDRS, visit www.in.gov/fssa/2328.htm.
To view a map of office locations of services and programs offered by DDRS, click here.
First Steps is a program of DDRS whose mission is to assure that all Indiana families with infants and toddlers experiencing developmental delays or disabilities have access to early intervention services close to home when they need them. For more information, visit www.in.gov/fssa/ddrs/2633.htm.
To view a map of First Steps cluster offices throughout the state, click here.
HUD’s mission is to create strong, sustainable, inclusive communities and quality affordable homes for all. HUD is working to strengthen the housing market to bolster the economy and protect consumers; meet the need for quality affordable rental homes: utilize housing as a platform for improving quality of life; build inclusive and sustainable communities free from discrimination; and transform the way HUD does business.
Learn more about renting and HUD rental assistance programs here.
Learn more about HUD's programs for affordable housing here.
IFHL is a service of the Indiana State Department of Health. IFHL offers callers information, referrals and consumer education about social service needs Monday through Friday, from 7:30 am to 5:00 pm
Hoosiers with questions about anything from prenatal care to emergency shelters to dental care services can now reach IFHL at 1-855-435-7178
For more information, click here to visit the IFHL webpage
The Indiana Governor's Council is an independent State agency that facilitates change. Their mission is to promote public policy that leads to the independence, productivity, and inclusion of people with disabilities in all aspects of society. This mission is accomplished through planning, evaluation, collaboration, education, research, and advocacy.
Contact:
Governor's Council for People with Disabilities
150 West Market Street, Suite 628
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Phone: (317) 232-7770
Fax: (317) 233-3712
Email: GPCPD@gpcpd.org
Web: www.gpcpd.org
The Indiana Institute on Disability and Community (IIDC) at Indiana University, Bloomington has pursued a leadership role in research, education, and service since 1970. For nearly four decades, their work has been about putting good ideas into everyday life in schools and communities in the interest of people with disabilities and their families.
Their mission is to work with communities to welcome, value, and support the meaningful participation of people of all ages and abilities through research, education, and service.
Contact:
Indiana Institute on Disability and Community
Indiana University, Bloomington
2853 East Tenth Street
Bloomington, IN 47408-2696
Phone: (812) 855-6508
Phone (Toll Free Indiana Only): 800-437-7924
TTY: (812) 855-9396
Fax: (812) 855-9630
Email: iidc@indiana.edu
Web: www.iidc.indiana.edu
Visitors to this site can learn about the different Medicaid programs and how to apply, and check out the State of Indiana's Eligibility Guide to learn about eligibility for certain programs and see if they may qualify. Current Medicaid members can learn about their rights and responsibilities and how to access services, as well as review the Member Rights and Responsibilities for critical member information. Click here to visit the site.
Contact information for each specific area and program is available on the Indiana Medicaid for Members' website at http://member.indianamedicaid.com/resource-center/contact-us.aspx.
Created in 1977 by state law, IPAS provides services that protect and advocate for the rights of Hoosiers with developmental disabilities. An independent State agency, IPAS receives no State funding and is independent from all service providers, as required by federal and state law.
IPAS staff includes disability rights advocates and attorneys who work to ensure the enforcement of the constitutional and statutory rights of individuals with developmental disabilities. IPAS may be able to assist Hoosiers with a disability who are being denied a right or are being discriminated against because of that disability.
IPAS can also assist and advocate for you if you feel your rights are being violated under the Fair Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. More information regarding fair housing can be found under the 'Housing' section of the IPAS website. If you feel your right to fair housing is being violated, click here for more information.
Contact:
Indiana Protection and Advocacy Services (IPAS)
4701 N. Keystone Ave., Suite 222
Indianapolis, IN 46205
TTY: (800) 838-1131
Web: www.in.gov/ipas/index.htm |
For services in northern Indiana:
Debbie Dulla
Phone: (800) 622-4845, ext. 236
Email: ddulla@ipas.IN.gov |
For services in Indianapolis and southern Indiana:
Dann Ward
Phone: (800) 622-4845, ext. 234
Email: dward@ipas.IN.gov |
For general information about IPAS:
Karen Pedevilla, Education and Training Director
Phone: (800) 622-4845, ext. 232
Email: kpedevilla@ipas.IN.gov |
Self-Advocates of Indiana, Inc. (SAI) is the only statewide organization run by and for people with developmental disabilities in Indiana. SAI helps people to learn to speak for themselves, and to serve their communities. Without SAI, our members would have no voice in decisions that directly affect their lives.
Self-Advocates of Indiana is an independent, non-profit organization that is not funded by service provider agencies or by the State of Indiana.
Contact:
Self-Advocates of Indiana
c/o IIDC
2853 East Tenth Street
Bloomington, IN 47408
Attention: Maribeth Mooney
Phone: (812) 856-5543
Indiana only: (800) 825-4733
Fax: (812) 855-9630, att: M. Mooney
Web: www.saind.org/
Social Security pays benefits to adults and children with disabilities who meet certain criteria. For more information and to apply for benefits, please click here.
The State of Indiana Developmental Disabilities Waiver Ombudsman receives, investigates, and attempts to resolve complaints and concerns that are made by or on behalf of people with developmental disabilities served by a Medicaid waiver.
Contact:
Brian Reynolds
Developmental Disabilities Waiver Ombudsman
Brian.Reynolds@fssa.in.gov
(800) 622-4484
A program of the Bureau of Rehabilitation Services (BRS), Vocational Rehabilitation Services’ mission is to assist Indiana residents with disabilities with utilizing all available resources and support services to prepare for, secure, retain, or regain employment. (BRS is part of the State of Indiana’s Division of Disability and Rehabilitative Services (DDRS), a department of Indiana’s Family and Social Services Administration, who administers the Medicaid waiver program.)
For more information about VRS, visit www.in.gov/fssa/ddrs/2636.htm.
To view a map of the VRS Region and Area Offices near you, click here.
For a map of BDDS offices co-located with a Vocational Rehabilitation Services (VRS) office, click here.
The mission of the Volunteer Lawyer Program is to provide equal access to the justice system for low-income and disadvantaged residents in nine northeast Indiana counties. The VLP strives to treat all people with dignity and respect, to provide equal access to civil legal services and to create partnerships with the legal community, social service agencies and the community-at-large to extend legal services to those most in need and least able to afford them. Please click here for more information.
Voting Resources
A number of resources are available to help individuals with developmental disabilities fully understand voting rights and opportunities. Many resources are provided by the State of Indiana’s Secretary of State, which includes the State’s Election Division. A comprehensive list of voting-related resources is available here, as well as an in-depth article on groups and individuals in Indiana who advocate for the right for persons with disabilities to vote.
Waiver Journey outlines how to apply for a waiver and the steps one goes through to recieve services. The Waiver Journey takes an applicant of services through the steps of getting started, what to do after turning in an application, and the next steps after meeting Care requirements. It also walks an applicant through the process of recieving waiver services and what happens when one is assigned a case manager.
For more information about Waiver Journey, visit http://www.in.gov/fssa/ddrs/4307.htm
Have a Consumer resource suggestion? Contact us at customerservice@gotoipmg.com.
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