NAVIGATING
special needs
By Amanda Fineberg
Agape’ Therapeutic Riding Resources, Inc.
Briezy’s Bunch
24970 E. 95th, Cicero, IN 46034 (317) 773-7433 Email: dlaird@agaperiding.org Website: www.agaperiding.org/
11715 Fox Rd., Ste. 400, #145 Indianapolis, IN 46236 (317) 597-0111 Email: assistance@briezysbunch.com Web: www.briezysbunch.com/
Agape serves all kinds of individuals and groups including families with special needs, at-risk children and youth, and seniors. We have programs specifically designed for schools, churches, senior communities, veterans, and community centers.
Briezy’s Bunch is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization that aims to make an impact in the lives of those affected by epilepsy by providing financial assistance, emotional support, and educational resources. Family and Social Services Administration
Best Buddies
8604 Allisonville Rd., Suite 165 Indianapolis, IN 46250: (317) 436-8440 Email: marciaclutter@bestbuddies.org Website: www.bestbuddies.org/indiana Best Buddies is the world’s largest organization dedicated to ending the social, physical, and economic isolation of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Our programs help people with IDD form meaningful friendships with their peers, secure successful jobs, live independently, improve public speaking, self-advocacy, and communication skills, and feel valued by society.
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2620 Kessler Blvd. E. Dr. #105, Indianapolis, IN 46220 (317) 205-0101 Website: https://www.in.gov/fssa/ Your go-to site for disability services, early learning and childcare, family resources, Medicare, and family services waivers. Children’sTheraplay
9919 Towne Rd., Carmel, IN 46032 (317) 872-4166 Website: https://www.childrenstheraplay.org/ This is one of the few clinics in the country dedicated to providing physical and occupational therapies on horseback, through an innovative treatment strategy called hippotherapy. And
it is life-changing for both the children we serve and for their families. Down Syndrome Indiana
708 E. Michigan St. (317) 925-7617 Website: https://dsindiana.org/ Down Syndrome Indiana is a one-stopshop for information and resources on Down syndrome. The programs it offers are intended to promote the inclusion of individuals with Down syndrome in their greater community, as well as to offer support and information to families, caregivers, educators, employers and the professionals who serve individuals with Down syndrome. Easterseals Crossroads
4740 Kingsway Dr. Indianapolis, IN 46205 317-466-1000 Website: http://eastersealscrossroads.org/ Easterseals Crossroads is the leading local resource dedicated to serving individuals and families living with disability. · Resources and training that help people learn in order to grow, develop and thrive
