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The Portage Special Education Parent Advisory Committee (SEPAC)
The Portage Special Education Parent Advisory Committee (SEPAC) is a group of parents and school staff who work together to help improve special education in our schools. This group gives advice to the school district and shares ideas to make programs better for students with special education needs. Members of SEPAC include parents or guardians of students with an IEP or 504 plan, school leaders, and Portage Township Schools staff. SEPAC is not a PTO, social group, or advocacy group. Instead, it focuses on building strong relationships, solving problems together, sharing helpful information, and making special education services better for everyone.
Exceptional Equestrians Unlimited
219-945-0726
5699 E 73RD AVE, Merrillville, IN
EQUINE ASSISTED THERAPY
Horses have unique powers. They seem to understand our feelings and let us connect with them. Horses accept all of us. Exceptional Equestrians has been harnessing equine therapy for children and young adults with autism, down syndrome, cerebral palsy, ADHD, and other challenges. We teach horseback riding and in doing so bring self confidence, joy, and a host of benefits to the student riders.
Jacob’s Ladder
Phone: 219-764-4888
Address: 1595 S Calumet Rd. Suite #3 Chesterton, IN
Hours
Monday – Thursday 8 AM – 6 PM
Friday 8 AM – 12 PM
Free Developmental Screenings
First Steps: Jacob’s Ladder is a participant in the Indiana First Steps program. Eligible children ages 0-3 can receive physical, occupational, speech, and developmental therapy in the comfort of their home.
Jacob's Ladder Academy: social group for kids with sensory issues or behavioral concerns. It prepares them for kindergarten while fostering their academic and social growth in a caring and nurturing environment.
Outpatient Therapy: Our pediatric therapy center provides Occupational, Physical, and Speech Therapy to children in need from ages 0-18 years.
Autism Parent Support
2nd Saturday Every Month 10 AM – 11: 30 AM
Upcoming Meetings
November 08
December 13
Register through the YMCA at https://www.ymcaofportage.org/programs/education--enrichment/autismparent-support-group.
Location:
Portage YMCA 3100 Willowcreek Road Portage, IN
Point of Contact
Joyce Russell 219-762-1623
Taylor Burhans 219-762-9266
A free, parent-led group for families with children on the spectrum to come together to share their stories, give and receive advice and socialize in a safe space. All children will be in the sensory room during the meeting and supervised by trained YMCA staff.
The cost for childcare will be $5 per family, paid at the time of registration.
Northwest Indiana First Steps
Phone: 219-662-7790
Email: mkochvar@1st-kids.org
Address: 11045 Broadway Suite F, Crown Point, IN
Covering Lake, Porter, LaPorte, Jasper, Newton, Pulaski and Starke
The goal of First Steps is to help Hoosier families make sure their infants and toddlers receive services now to help them in the future. Services through First Steps are designed to meet the developmental needs of the child; Except in limited circumstances, First Steps does not provide services to meet medical needs.
Professional Interpreters for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Joanne C. Snyder
Phone: 219-736-7512
Address: 7329 Marshall Street, Merrillville, IN
Website: www.professional-interpreters.com
Opportunities Enterprises
Phone: 219-464-9621
Business Center: 2801 Evans Avenue, Valparaiso, IN
Seeking Services?
Payton Summers
Family Resource Specialist
Phone:219-464-9621 ext 261
Email: payton.summers@oppent.org
Residential Programs
Group Homes
Supported Living
Respite Care
Respite Activity Calendar
Curriculum-Based Day Programs
Daily Living Skills
Enriching Possibilities
Renewed Horizons
Career Connections
Employment Programs
Vocational Training & Empowerment Center (VTEC)
JobSource Community Employment
Discovery
Tradewinds Services
Phone:219-945-0100
Address: 3198 E. 83rd Place, Merrillville, IN
Website: https://www.tradewindsnwi.org/
Community Services
Community Pantry
Pathways to Employment
Adult Services
Adapt- Day Activity Program & Training
Pre-Vocational Training
Employment Services
Respite Care
Residential Living
Participant Assistance & Care
Deaf Services
Youth Services
Child Care
Occupational & Speech Therapy
Summer Camps
Respite Care
Kidswork
Phone: 219-983-9675
Address: 1120 South Calumet, Suite 3, Chesterton, IN
Services Offered
Occupational Therapy
Feeding Therapy
Physical Therapy
Teletherapy
Developmental Therapy
Nutrition Therapy
Speech Therapy
First Steps
Equipment Clinic
Social Skills Group
Orthotic Clinic
Vocational Rehabilitation Services (VR)
Vocational Rehabilitation helps individuals with disabilities achieve employment. Eligibility for Vocational Rehabilitation is not based on income or financial resources. If you have a disability that is posing as a barrier for you to obtain, maintain or advance in employment, Vocational Rehabilitation can assist with the following:
Exploring your employment interests and skills
Helping you find your first job
Providing assistive technology and other services to help you keep your job
Re-entering employment after a period of not working
Training for a new career due to factors related to your disability
Providing services for career advancement
Area 3
Vocational Rehabilitation Services
2602 Chicago St., Suite 200
Valparaiso, IN 46383
Phone: 219-462-0521
Toll-Free: 877-847-9888 (V/VRS/711)
Toll-Free Fax: 855-450-3568
Counties: Jasper, LaPorte, Porter, Pulaski & Starke
Areas 1 & 2
Vocational Rehabilitation Services
110 W. Ridge Road
Gary, IN 46408-2709
Phone: 219-981-5326
Toll-Free: 877-847-9891 (V/VRS/711)
Toll-Free Fax: 855-450-3567
Counties: Lake & Newton
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