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SPONSOR INDEX

SPONSOR INDEX

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

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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.

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