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Information on this page is geared toward supporting parents of students with disabilities, including information on available organizations and trainings.
Attendence Matters
Attendence Matters
IDOE Attendance Flyer.pdfLocal and Regional Community Resources
LocalandRegionalResourcesforFamiliesHandout.pdfCPCS R7 QR code flyer.pdfSIF’s Vision Strong and caring communities throughout Indiana where families have equitable access to the resources they need to be connected and safe. SIF’s Mission Working together, the Strengthening Indian (3).pdfFamily Resource Center
Family Resource Center
Be sure to check out the Family Resource Center Facebook page for their monthly event calendar.
905 S Walnut St.
Muncie, IN 47302
Open Tuesday-Friday 1-5 PM
https://strengtheninginfamilies.org/delaware/
FINDER is a FREE comprehensive online tool specifically designed to connect people with disabilities, family members, and professionals to disability-related programs and services across Indiana. Access Indiana Disability FINDER today!
https://www.indianadisabilityresourcefinder.org/
FINDER strives to support individuals of all ages and a wide range of disabilities.
It covers topics of interest such as:
Advocacy, Assistive Equipment, Basic Needs (food, clothing, utilities, etc.), Communication, Employment, Family Support, Guardianship, Healthcare, Housing, Insurance, Recreation, Respite, Transportation, etc.
INDIANA MEDICAID/FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES WAIVER INFORMATION
INDIANA MEDICAID/FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES WAIVER INFORMATION
Indiana Medicaid pays for services for individuals who choose to remain in their home as an alternative to receiving services in an institution, such as a nursing facility. These services are referred to as home and community-based services (HCBS). These programs are intended to assist a person to be as independent as possible and live in the least restrictive environment possible while maintaining safety in the home.
The Family Supports HCBS waiver provides limited, non-residential supports to individuals with developmental disabilities who live with their families or in other settings with informal supports.
Individuals must meet HCBS waiver eligibility and Medicaid eligibility guidelines in order to be eligible for a Medicaid HCBS waiver. To be eligible individuals must:
Be diagnosed as having an intellectual disability prior to the age of 22
Reside in or transitioning into an HCBS-compliant setting (non-institutionalized)
Have income no greater than 300% of maximum Supplemental Security Income (SSI) amount (parental income for children under 18 years of age is disregarded)
Meet "ICF/IID level of care"
The Cornerstone Autism Center has prepared the following video tutorial to provide more information to those applying for the Indiana Medicaid Waiver/Family Support Services Waiver:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dmqYGhWeP_Y&t=13s
Fact Sheet about the Bureau of Developmental Disabilities Services
BDDS.pdfTo begin the application process families can apply online at: https://bddsgateway.fssa.in.gov/
Supplemental Security Income After Age 18
Supplemental Security Income After Age 18
SSI after 18.pdfSocial Security Disability Insurance
Social Security Disability Insurance
SSDI.pdfMore State & Federal Benefits
More State & Federal Benefits
MoreStateandFederalBenefits.pdfWorking and Paying for Health Care
Working and Paying for Health Care
WorkingandPayingforHealthCare.pdfMany of these documents & more can be found on Collected Resources for Families website. It has information on Medicaid waivers, Social Security benefits, Vocational Rehabilitation & more!
Benefits 101
Benefits 101
Linked Here is a recorded session that explains Social Security Income, Social Security Disability Insurance & more.
Age of Majority
Age of Majority
Age of majority is the age when children legally become adults. At this time, they gain the rights of adults, which include the right to vote, marry, apply for a credit card, make medical and financial decisions for themselves, sign contracts, live independently, and much more. In most states, including Indiana, the age of majority is age 18.
Getting Ready for When Your Teen Reaches the Age of Majority: A Parent’s Guide
HANDS in Autism
HANDS in Autism
Weekly Open Online Office Hours (Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. ET)
HANDS in Autism® open office hours are for families, educational personnel, healthcare providers, and others seeking information or collaborative discussion pertaining to the use of evidence-based practices when working with individuals with disabilities across all ages and settings. Learn more and register here: https://handsinautism.iupui.edu/services/office-hours/.
Virtual Learning and Socialization Opportunities for Individuals with ASD
HANDS in Autism® is offering an opportunity for students with ASD who need to develop executive skills, plan for and practice daily routines, or learn about community opportunities related to employment, leisure, and socialization. Small groups (up to six participants) will participate in two four-week sessions centered around monthly topics. There will be two topics offered per month with two options per group, so you can pick the best time for your individual with ASD and choose to participate in either one or two topics each month. Learn more here: https://handsinautism.iupui.edu/services/programming/.
Hands in Autism sends out an email with news and updates. Use this link to sign up.
INSOURCE is a great resource for families. Be sure to sign up here for their weekly update to get information from them as well as their partners.
They also have Archived Webinars on a variety of topics.
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