The right to direct and control one’s own life is a fundamental right for EVERYONE — including people with disabilities, chronic illness and older adults. Just like everyone else, these individuals may need assistance in making decisions. Indiana has many tools that can help such as Supported Decision-Making, a promising alternative to guardianship. Through Supported […]

According to research, signs of mental health diagnoses can often be detected in the child and adolescent years ahead of the diagnosis. Unfortunately, 50% of students in need of mental health supports will not receive it. Additionally, 8-10 years is passing between the onset of mental health symptoms and receiving treatment. Mental health disorders can […]

Join The Arc of Indiana and INARF for a day of advocacy, information exchange, and political banter. Event Details: Indiana Statehouse, North Atrium, 2nd Floor, 200 W. Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN 8 - 10 AM: The Arc of Indiana and INARF Joint Legislative Breakfast 10 - 11:30 AM: Legislative Visits *Additional information will provided in the registration confirmation email. Skyline Club, One […]

Join The Arc of Indiana and INARF for a day of advocacy, information exchange, and political banter. Event Details: Indiana Statehouse, North Atrium, 2nd Floor, 200 W. Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN 8 - 10 AM: The Arc of Indiana and INARF Joint Legislative Breakfast 10 - 11:30 AM: Legislative Visits *Additional information will provided in the registration confirmation email. Skyline Club, One […]

Building Bridges events are opportunities for families and self-advocates to meet and speak with the Bureau of Developmental Disabilities Services state staff. These sessions are an important part of the Bureau’s efforts to create direct avenues for individuals and families to share their feedback. These meetings are solely for families and individuals with disabilities to […]

Building Bridges events are opportunities for families and self-advocates to meet and speak with the Bureau of Developmental Disabilities Services state staff. These sessions are an important part of the Bureau’s efforts to create direct avenues for individuals and families to share their feedback. These meetings are solely for families and individuals with disabilities to […]

Awesome Westside Advocates will host a Valentine Prep meeting on January 22, from 3 - 5:30 p.m., at Avon Town Hall, 6570 E US Hwy 36. The group will make handmade Valentine cards that will be delivered to state legislators on February 14. All materials will be provided. For more information contact Karen Rose at […]

Building Bridges events are opportunities for families and self-advocates to meet and speak with the Bureau of Developmental Disabilities Services state staff. These sessions are an important part of the Bureau’s efforts to create direct avenues for individuals and families to share their feedback. These meetings are solely for families and individuals with disabilities to […]

Mark your calendars! 2019 Legislative Breakfasts are at 7:00 am on January 28, February 25, March 25 and April 15. Take advantage of this complimentary breakfast opportunity to interact with local state representatives. For reservations, call (317) 745-4463 by the Thursday prior to the event or email Janna Bolen. Sponsored by: Hendricks Power Cooperative, Hendricks County Farm Bureau […]

It is time to make Valentines for our State Legislators and officials!  Self-Advocates of Indiana (SAI) makes arrangements with the top officials to meet  on February 14th, Valentines Day.  We also look for our specific legislator's offices, or catch them during sessions of the House or Senate. The Capitol building is so impressive, and that […]