Resources
THE ARC OF INDIANA
Advocates for people with intellectual disabilities, developmental disabilities and their families. Local chapters provide advocacy, information, and networks for families of people with developmental disabilities. Many chapters provide direct services, including residential services, independent living support services, employment services, and others.
107 N Pennsylvania St., Suite 800
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Toll Free: 800-382-9100
Phone: 317-977-2375
Fax: 317-977-2385
E-mail: thearc@arcind.org
Web Site: www.arcind.org
AREA AGENCY ON AGING
Provides case management, information, and referral services for persons who are aging or have developmental disabilities. Services include Medicaid Waiver Program, in-home services, nutrition services, family caregiver support, employment support, legal services and other services. Services vary by agency. Contact your local agency to see what services are available.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA)
Toll Free: 800-986-3505
WebSite:http://www.in.gov/fssa/da/3478.htm
BREAKING NEW GROUND
Provides information and referrals regarding agricultural work for people with disabilities. This includes recommendations and training to help make the farm site accessible and training.
225 S. University St.
West Lafayette, IN 47907
Toll Free: 800-825-4264
Phone: 765-494-5088
E-mail: bng@ecn.purdue.edu
Web Site: www.breakingnewground.info
Breaking New Ground is an Indiana Agr Ability Project:
National Agr Ability Project: www.agrability.org
Toolbox website:
www.agrability.org/toolbox
BUREAU OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SERVICES (BDDS)
Provides services for people with developmental disabilities. These services include residential facilities, independent living support services, person-centered planning, vocational services, and others. To apply for services or get more information, contact your local District office.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA)
402 W. Washington St., Rm. W453 PO Box 7083
Indianapolis, IN 46207-7083
Phone: 317-233-4848
Fax: 317-233-7933
WebSite: http://www.in.gov/fssa/ddrs/2644.htm
ASK (ABOUT SPECIAL KIDS) FORMERLY THE INDIANA PARENT INFORMATION NETWORK (IPIN)
A family-directed organization that works with parents, professionals, and volunteers to support children with special needs. Provides information, referrals, and peer support.
7275 Shadeland Ave.
Suite 1
Indianapolis, IN 46250
PH: 317-257-8683
Toll Free: 1-800-964-4746
Fax: 317-251-7488
E-mail:familynetw@aboutspecialkids.org
Web Site: www.aboutspecialkids.org
CENTER FOR DISABILITY INFORMATION
AND REFERRAL
Provides statewide referral service to people with disabilities, their families, and professionals. CeDIR has a lending library of books, videos, and kits that circulates to any resident of Indiana.
Indiana Institute on Disability and Community
1905 North Range Rd.,
Bloomington, IN 47408-9801
Toll Free: 800-437-7924
Phone: 812-855-9396
E-mail: cedir@indiana.edu
Web Site: www.iidc.indiana.edu/cedir/
CHILDREN'S SPECIAL HEALTH CARE SERVICES
Helps eligible families with children’s medical expenses related to a disability or chronic health condition.
Section – 7B 2 North Meridian Street
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Toll Free: 800-475-1355
WebSite:http://www.in.gov/isdh/19613.htm
COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTERS
Provides mental health care in the form of outpatient treatment, residential treatment, managed-care services, etc. Services vary by location.
Access a map of service providers at:
http://www.in.gov/fssa/dmha/2578.htm
Consumer Service Line 1-800-901-1133
http://www.in.gov/fssa/dmha/index.htm
FAMILY
HELPLINE
Telephone hotline through the Indiana State Department of Health. Responds to all categories of calls for assistance.
Toll Free: 800-433-0746
TTY: 866-275-1274
DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING SERVICES
Provides education, resources, and advocacy, as well as information for interpreters.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA)
402 W. Washington St., Rm. W453
P.O. Box 7083
Indianapolis, IN 46207-7083
Toll Free: 800-962-8408
Phone: 317-232-1143 (V/TTY)
Fax: 317-233-1566
WebSite:http://www.in.gov/fssa/ddrs/2637.htm
DBTAC: GREAT LAKES ADA CENTER
Provides information, problem-solving assistance, and referrals for implementing the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other related laws. Their hotline will connect you with a Technical Assistance Specialist who can answer your ADA-related questions.
University of Illinois at Chicago Institute on Disability & Human Development
(MC 728) 1640 West Roosevelt Road, Room 405
Chicago, IL 60608
Toll Free: 800-949-4232 (V/TTY)
Phone: 312-413-1407 (V/TTY)
Fax: 312-413-1856
Web Site: www.adagreatlakes.org/
DIVISION OF FAMILY RESOURCES
Provides services to families and children including Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, the Food Stamp Program, Medicaid, and Hoosier Health wise. To apply for these services, contact your local county DFR office.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA)
402 W. Washington St.
P.O. Box 7083
IGCS – Rm. W392
Indianapolis, IN 46207-7083
Phone: 317-232-4704
Fax: 317-232-4490
Web Site: http://www.in.gov/fssa/2407.htm
DIVISION OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION
Local mental health center will assist individuals in determining their eligibility. Eligibility under the Hoosier Assurance Plan (HAP) is based on income levels and family size.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA)
402 W. Washington Street
P.O. Box 7083
Indianapolis, IN 46207-7083
Toll Free: 800-901-1133
Phone: 317-232-7800
TTY: 317-232-7844
Website:http://www.in.gov/fssa/dmha/index.htm
GOVERNOR'S COUNCIL FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
Promotes public policy which leads to the independence and inclusion of people with disabilities. Receives and disseminates federal funds to support programs that empower individuals and families and advocate systems change.
150 West Market St., Suite 628
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Phone: 317-232-7770
Fax: 317-233-3712
Email:gpcpd@gpcpd.org
Web Site: www.state.in.us/gpcpd
INDIANA CIVIL RIGHTS COMMISSION
Enforces Indiana civil rights laws, prohibiting discrimination in employment, housing, education, public accommodation, and credit. This includes Fair Housing and many ADA provisions.
100 North Senate Ave.
Indiana Government Center North, Room N103
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Toll Free: 800-628-2909
Phone: 317-232-2600
TTY: 800-742-3333
Fax: 317-232-6580
Web Site: www.in.gov/icrc
FIRST STEPS EARLY INTERVENTION SYSTEM
Family-centered system that provides early intervention for children with developmental delays and/or who are developmentally vulnerable. First Steps serves children from birth through age three. Services include special instruction, health services, physical therapy, speech pathology, assistive technology, social work services, family support, and other services.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) Bureau of Child Development Indiana Division of Family and Children
402 W. Washington St., Rm. W386 (MS02)
Indianapolis, IN 46204-2739
Toll Free: 800-441-7837 (IN residents only)
Phone: 317-232-1144
E-mail: cholloway@fssa.state.in.us
WebSite:http://www.in.gov/fssa/ddrs/2633.htm
INDIANA PROTECTION AND ADVOCACY SERVICES
Advocates for people with disabilities. Works to investigate or cause an investigation into incidences of discrimination against people with disabilities. Provides information and technical assistance to people with disabilities, assists people and families with finding appropriate medical services, assists families in securing free and appropriate public education, and other services.
4701 N. Keystone Ave.., Suite 222
Indianapolis, IN 46205
Toll Free: 800-622-4845
Phone: 317-722-5555 (V/TTY)
Fax: 317-722-5564
E-mail: grichter@ipas.state.in.us
Web Site: www.in.gov/ipas
INDIANA INSTITUTE ON DISABILITY AND COMMUNITY
Fosters communities that welcome, value, and support the participation and contributions of people of all ages and abilities through research, education, and service. Provides training, referral services, and information.
Indiana’s University’s Center for Excellence on Developmental Disabilities
1905 North Range Rd.,
Bloomington, IN 47408-9801
Toll Free: 800-825-4733
Phone: 812-855-6508
Fax: 812-855-9630
TTY: 812-855-9396
E-mail: iidc@indiana.edu
WebSite: www.iidc.indiana.edu
HOOSIER
HEALTHWISE
Assists lower-income residents of Indiana by providing insurance coverage for health care, including Hoosier Healthwise for Children.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA)
P.O. Box 1484
Indianapolis, IN 46206
Toll Free: 800-889-9949
WebSite:http://www.in.gov/fssa/ompp/2544.htm
INDIANA ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY ACT (INDATA)
Works to provide access to assistive technology to people with disabilities. Provides information, training, referrals, and an equipment exchange network.
4740 Kingsway Dr. Indianapolis, IN 46205
Phone: 317-466-2013
Toll Free: 888-466-1314
Fax: 317-466-2000
Email:Wwingler@easersealscrossroads.org
INDIANA COUNCIL ON INDEPENDENT LIVING (ICOIL)
May not be available in all counties and available services may vary. Provides services, support, and information to people with disabilities. Offers benefits planning, employment support, independent living skills training, individual and systems advocacy, and other services.
Web Site: http://www.icoil.org
County List for Local Centers for Independent Living: WebSite:http://www.icoil.org/links/Default.aspx
INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Room 229 State House
151 West Ohio Street
Indianapolis, IN 46204-2798
Toll Free: 877-851-4106
Phone: 317-232-6610 (V/TTY)
Fax: 317-232-8004
Web Site: www.doe.in.gov/
INDIANA LEGAL SERVICES
Provides free legal assistance to eligible low-income people in civil matters. Legal services information is organized by county.
Phone: 877-323-6260
Web Site: www.indianajustice.org
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
Assists people (with or without disabilities) with employment and training services.
Indiana Workforce Development
10 North Senate
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Toll Free: 888-967-5663
E-mail: workone@dwd.in.gov
Web Site: www.in.gov/dwd
INDIANA FAMILY AND SOCIAL
SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
(FSSA)
Assists eligible people with disabilities and older people through in-home services, supported employment, independent living, deaf/hard-of-hearing services, social security disability eligibility, and more.
402 W. Washington St., Rm. W451
PO Box 7083
Indianapolis, IN 46207-7083
Toll Free: 800-545-7763
Phone: 317-233-4454
Fax: 317-233-4693
Web Site: http://www.in.gov/fssa/
INDIANA INSTITUTE ON DISABILITY
AND COMMUNITY
Fosters communities that welcome, value, and support the participation and contributions of people of all ages and abilities through research, education, and service. Provides training, referral services, and information.
Indiana’s University’s Center for Excellence on Developmental Disabilities
1905 North Range Rd.,
Bloomington, IN 47408-9801
Toll Free: 800-825-4733
Phone: 812-855-6508
Fax: 812-855-9630
TTY: 812-855-9396
E-mail: iidc@indiana.edu
Web Site: www.iidc.indiana.edu
INDIANA PROTECTION AND ADVOCACY
SERVICES
Advocates for people with disabilities. Works to investigate or cause an investigation into incidences of discrimination against people with disabilities. Provides information and technical assistance to people with disabilities, assists people and families with finding appropriate medical services, assists families in securing free and appropriate public education, and other services.
4701 N. Keystone Ave.., Suite 222
Indianapolis, IN 46205
Toll Free: 800-622-4845
Phone: 317-722-5555 (V/TTY)
Fax: 317-722-5564
E-mail: grichter@ipas.state.in.us
Web Site: www.in.gov/ipas
INDIANA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF
Provides assessments (including hearing tests, hearing aid recommendations, language and communication assessments, etc.) and training for public and private enterprises. ISD also has a written materials and video lending library.
1200 E. 42nd St
Indianapolis, IN 46205
Toll Free: 800-724-9550
Phone: 317-924-8415
WebSite:http://www.deafhoosiers.com/Outreach
IN*SOURCE (INDIANA RESOURCE CENTER FOR FAMILIES WITH SPECIAL NEEDS)
Provides parents, families, and service providers the information and training necessary to help children and youth with disabilities. Provides parent-to-parent training and support networks.
1703 South Ironwood Drive
South Bend, IN 46613
Toll Free: 800-332-4433
Phone: 219-234-7101 (V/TTY)
Fax: 219-234-7279
E-mail: insource@insource.org
Web Site: www.insource.org
IPMG CORPORATE OFFICE
Provides information and referral for all state government services, including permits, licenses, etc.
Powerful Parents & Consumers Liaison 8585 Broadway Suite 860
Merrillville, IN 46410
Phone: 866-672-4764
Fax: 219-738-9947
State Information Center
Toll Free: 800-457-8283
Phone: 317-233-0800
WebSite: http://www.gotoipmg.com/
UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY ASSOCIATION OF GREATER INDIANA
Provides information, referrals, family support services, advocacy, diagnostic and treatment clinics, equipment funding and support services to people with cerebral palsy and their families.
107 N. Pennsylvania St. Suite 804
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Toll Free: 800-723-7620
Phone: 317-632-3561
WebSite: http://ucpaindy.org/
VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SECTION
Provides individualized services to people with disabilities in order to prepare them for, obtain, or retain employment.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA)
402 W. Washington St., Rm. W453
PO Box 7083
Indianapolis, IN 46207-7083
Toll Free: 800-545-7763
Phone: 317-232-1319
Fax: 317-232-6478
WebSite: http://www.in.gov/fssa/ddrs/2636.htm