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IPMG's Powerful Parents and Consumers Network

What is IPMG's Powerful Parents and Consumers Network?

IPMG Supervisor Bonnie Genovese speaks at PPCN's Marion chapterIPMG's Powerful Parents and Consumers Network provides accurate information and rich resources to people receiving waiver services and their loved ones. This united force is dedicated to empowering and informing those Consumers and their families. Members include parents, guardians, and Hoosiers receiving services for Autism, Developmental Disabilities, and Support Services Waivers, as well as individuals with developmental disabilities currently not receiving a waiver.

This network of leaders meets monthly in well-structured meetings that provide education updates, local community resources, and key topic discussions on important initiatives and information. Members also share positive experiences between chapters in an effort to find resolutions that benefit all members.

Built to Engage and Empower

IPMG's Powerful Parents and Consumers Network provides a voice for advocates. Representing the real needs in the community they live, IPMG's Powerful Parents and Consumers Network extends IPMG's commitment to assist Hoosiers with developmental disabilities. IPMG's Powerful Parents and Consumers Network provides a structured, empowered platform for individuals to gain critical information and express their unique needs.

Gain Strength through Membership

Consumers and parents who join IPMG's Powerful Parents and Consumers Network have the opportunity to meet other individuals, families, and advocates. Members engage in programs and initiatives beneficial to those with developmental disabilities and their families, and help create stronger relationships.

Chapters are developing throughout the state of Indiana; join one near you! Click below on the chapter meeting nearest you for meeting times, dates, and locations.

Batesville Columbia City Indy North Marion South Bend
Bedford-Bloomington Evansville Jasper Merrillville Terre Haute
Bluffton Fort Wayne Kendallville Muncie  
Clark County-Floyd County Greenwood Lafayette Plymouth  

For more information or to express your interest in a local chapter, contact Richard Wherry, Powerful Parents and Consumers Network Liaison, or speak to your IPMG Case Manager.

Richard Wherry
r.wherry@gotoipmg.com
(866) 672-IPMG (4764), ext. 257

IPMG's Powerful Parents and Consumers Network chapters
New! Batesville
Meets the first Thursday of every month
Batesville Memorial Public Library
131 North Walnut Street
Batesville,, IN 47006
6:30 p.m.
New! Bedford-Bloomington
Meets the second Monday of every month
NOTE: The meeting date for this chapter has changed.
Cambridge Square of Bedford
2040 Plaza Drive
Bedford, IN 47421
5:30 p.m.
Bluffton
Meets the third Thursday of every month
NOTE: The meeting date for this chapter has changed, beginning with the February 18 meeting.
Wells County Public Library
200 W. Washington St.
Bluffton, IN 46714
6:30 p.m.
Clark County-Floyd County
Meets the third Tuesday of every month
New Albany-Floyd County Public Library
180 West Spring Street
New Albany, IN 47150
6:00 p.m.
New! Columbia City
Meets the third Tuesday of every month
Peabody Public Library
1160 East State Road 205
Columbia City, IN 46725
6:00 p.m.
Evansville
Meets the last Tuesday of every month
Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library
Oaklyn Branch Community Room
3001 Oaklyn Drive
Evansville, IN 47711
6:00 p.m.
Fort Wayne
Meets the second Tuesday of every month
The League for the Blind and Disabled
5821 South Anthony Blvd.
Ft. Wayne, IN 46816
6:30 p.m.
Greenwood
Meets the first Wednesday of every month
Greenwood Public Library
310 South Meridian Street
Greenwood, IN 46143
5:45 p.m.
New! Indy North
Meets the third Thursday of every month
Jameson Inn (Castleton)
8380 Kelly Lane
Indianapolis, IN 46250
7:00 p.m.
New! Jasper
Meets the third Monday of every month
Jasper Depot
201 Mill Street
Jasper, IN 47546
6:00 p.m.
Kendallville
Meets the second Monday of every month
Kendallville Public Library
221 South Park Avenue
Kendallville, IN 46755
6:30 p.m.
New! Lafayette
Meets the second Tuesday of every month
Medical Arts Building
The Kathryn Weil Center for Education
415 N. 26th Street, Suite 400
Lafayette, IN 47904
7:00 p.m.
Marion
Meets the third Monday of every month
Marion Public Library
600 South Washington Street
Marion, IN 46953
6:30 p.m.
Merrillville
Meets the fourth Thursday of every month
Indiana Wesleyan University
8415 Georgia Street
Merrillville, IN 46410
6:15 p.m. CST
Muncie
Meets the first Tuesday of every month
NOTE: The date of this chapter meeting has changed, beginning in January 2010.
Maring Hunt Library
2005 South High Street
Muncie, IN 47302
6:30 p.m.
Plymouth
Meets the second Wednesday of every month
Marshall Starke Development Center
1901 Pidco Drive
Plymouth, IN 46563
6:30 p.m.
South Bend
Meets the fourth Tuesday of every month
The Battell Center
904 North Main Street
Mishawaka, IN 46545
6:30 p.m.
New! Terre Haute
Meets the second Tuesday of every month
Vigo County Public Library
One Library Square
Terre Haute, IN 47807
6:30 p.m.

For more information or to express your interest in a local chapter, contact Richard Wherry, Powerful Parents and Consumers Network Liaison, or speak to your IPMG Case Manager.

Richard Wherry
r.wherry@gotoipmg.com
(866) 672-IPMG (4764), ext. 257

 

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