Join for a 1-hour session to dive into Charting the LifeCourse and discover how this powerful framework can be used to create a good life for anyone.

Learn the principles, explore practical applications, and hear real-life examples of how Charting the LifeCourse can enhance your experiences and help you achieve your goals.

Don’t miss this opportunity to take control of your future!

Presented by Family Resource Network of Ohio.

Free registration.

iPhones and iPads have many accessibility settings built-in to their operating systems. This workshop will teach participants about different ways to modify these Apple devices to make them more accessible, including voice control, text-to-speech features, head tracking, and more.

Presented by The Pacer Center.

Free registration.

The Family and Social Services Administration is committed to working collaboratively with individuals, families, case managers and providers to support the individuals using home and community-based services waivers to live their vision of a good life.

The Bureau of Disabilities Services, Division of Aging, and Office of Medicaid Policy and Planning issued public notice on the intent to submit proposed amendments to the Health and Wellness, PathWays, and Traumatic Brain Injury Waivers to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for consideration. These proposed changes are part of the continued efforts to align long-term services and support within the FSSA.  The 30-day public comment period will run from Dec. 25, 2024, through Jan. 24, 2025. 

FSSA will be hosting three webinars to assist individuals, families and other interested stakeholders understand the process of amending a waiver, how to make public comment, and provide a high-level overview of the key changes currently proposed. Following are the three opportunities and link to join: 

Thursday, Jan. 9:  1 – 2 p.m. EST click here to join
Thursday, Jan. 16: 1 - 2 p.m. EST click here to join
Wednesday, Jan. 22: 4 – 5 p.m. EST click here to join

In addition, general information on waiver notice and the public comment process is currently available on the BDS website and can be found here.

Do you or a loved one receive government benefits like Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Medicaid? Not sure on how to save for the future and keep these benefits? In our webinar series, Talks with The Arc Trust, we cover the options that people have when saving for the future, the ins and outs of those options, and how they work with various government benefits.

Webinars take place on the third Wednesday of each month at 12:00 pm. ET. There is no cost, but you do need to register. Registration is for the full webinar series.

Presented by The Arc Master Trust.

Free registration.

Discover Your Path to a Good Life with Trajectories!

The Trajectory tool helps people envision and identify what makes their life truly fulfilling.

🌟 Did you know? There are over 10 unique Trajectories designed to spark meaningful conversations and help you organize your thoughts about what a "good life" means to you.

Join us and learn how these powerful tools can support and empower you to chart your course to a brighter future.

Unlock Your Potential with Trajectories!

Two part series: January 13 & January 27, 2024 12:00pm - 12:30pm.

Presented by Family Resource Network of Ohio.

Free registration.

Join us for the opening of three new exhibitions. Devan Williams's exhibition “Beyond the Wild” in the Mary Ellen Lovell Gallery, Rebecca-Eli Long's exhibition "Crafting Autistic Joy" in the Robert B. & Patricia Peyton Truitt Gallery, and Ashley Haggerty's exhibition "Intrinsic" in the Wabash National Gallery.

The exhibition is on view January 10 - January 31.

More information.

Our Ask The Arc webinar series will discuss timely topics relevant to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, their families, and their support systems.

Ask The Arc is brought to you by the key organizations and trusted partners who join in support of our advocacy efforts through our Circles of Support initiative.

Presented by The Arc of Indiana.

Free registration.

The Family and Social Services Administration is committed to working collaboratively with individuals, families, case managers and providers to support the individuals using home and community-based services waivers to live their vision of a good life.

The Bureau of Disabilities Services, Division of Aging, and Office of Medicaid Policy and Planning issued public notice on the intent to submit proposed amendments to the Health and Wellness, PathWays, and Traumatic Brain Injury Waivers to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for consideration. These proposed changes are part of the continued efforts to align long-term services and support within the FSSA.  The 30-day public comment period will run from Dec. 25, 2024, through Jan. 24, 2025. 

FSSA will be hosting three webinars to assist individuals, families and other interested stakeholders understand the process of amending a waiver, how to make public comment, and provide a high-level overview of the key changes currently proposed. Following are the three opportunities and link to join: 

Thursday, Jan. 9:  1 – 2 p.m. EST click here to join
Thursday, Jan. 16: 1 - 2 p.m. EST click here to join
Wednesday, Jan. 22: 4 – 5 p.m. EST click here to join

In addition, general information on waiver notice and the public comment process is currently available on the BDS website and can be found here.

Meet new friends for good conversation!

The group meets the 2nd Thursday each month at Cafe Literato in West Lafayette.

For more information contact Rachel at 815-353-0985 or rndebelak@gmail.com.

Join the Autism Society of Indiana for this 4 part series on Financial Preparedness:

January 7: ABLE Accounts
January 14: The Arc Master Trust
January 23: Money Basics for Life
January 28: Credit and Identity Theft

For questions and more information contact Mari Love (mlove@inautism.org).

Free registration.

Are you curious about Charting the LifeCourse and eager to dive deeper into its offerings? Join this series to explore how this framework can help you and your loved ones live a more fulfilled life. Discover the tools and principles that can guide your journey and support you in achieving your goals. Don't miss this opportunity to learn and grow together!

This is a 4-part series: January 7, 14, 21, 28; 4:00pm - 5:30pm.

Presented by Family Resource Network of Ohio.

Free registration.

Book Life is a book club which focuses on reading, friends, and fun!

Adults (ages 18 & older) with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their caregivers are invited to join our book club.

Presented by the Tippecanoe County Public Library.

For more information:

Maggie Andrejko, Head Youth Librarian
Tippecanoe County Public Library
765-429-0120
mandrejko@tcpl.lib.in.us

Join for a 1-hour session as we dive into Charting the LifeCourse and discover how this powerful framework can be used to create a good life for anyone. Learn the principles, explore practical applications, and hear real-life examples of how Charting the LifeCourse can enhance your experiences and help you achieve your goals. Don’t miss this opportunity to take control and Register Now!

Presented by Family Resource Network of Ohio.

Free registration.

"Life planning" involves creating plans for your assets, as well as outlining preferences for how you wish to be supported in the event that your decisional capability changes. Life planning tools include wills, trusts, health care proxies, living wills, transfer on death deeds and other will-substitutes. These tools promote self-determination and ensure that the wishes of older adults are affirmed even after their death.

While life planning includes putting plans in place for distribution of assets after death, it can also help older adults during their lifetime to help preserve housing and economic security, as well as put mechanisms in place that can avoid unnecessary guardianship and conservatorship.

This training will discuss how life planning services can benefit older adults and how to take a person-centered approach to traditional estate planning and preservation of generational wealth.

Presenters will cover:

- How life planning can support housing stability, economic security, and preserve the wishes of older adults;

- The various tools and instruments for life and succession planning, as well as the processes and procedures for probate and administration of a decedent's estate, and non-probate assets;

- How legal services providers can contribute to this work and develop opportunities for pro bono partnerships; and

- Strategies for engaging in conversations with older adults about the need for life planning services.

Presenters:

- Odette Williamson, National Consumer Law Center

- Danaya Wright, University of Florida Levin College of Law

- Tina Smith Nelson, Legal Counsel for the Elderly

Presented by the National Center on Law and Elder Rights.

Free registration.

This virtual workshop series is designed to educate participants about evidence-based strategies, learn how to use these strategies with individuals with ASD across home, school, community settings as well as to discuss and plan various materials tailored to individuals. These interactive workshops provide an opportunity to learn about and create tools used to support individuals with ASD. Each session will focus on a different area of interest. All sessions at noon ET.

• 12/18 Data-Driven Decision-Making: "Data-Driven Decision-Making: Practical tools to make data work for you and your team"

Presented by HANDS in Autism.

Register here for any or all of the sessions.

Do you or a loved one receive government benefits like Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Medicaid? Not sure on how to save for the future and keep these benefits? In our webinar series, Talks with The Arc Trust, we cover the options that people have when saving for the future, the ins and outs of those options, and how they work with various government benefits.

Webinars take place on the third Wednesday of each month at 12:00 pm. ET. There is no cost, but you do need to register. Registration is for the full webinar series.

Presented by The Arc Master Trust.

Free registration.

This webinar series offers a comprehensive exploration of federal and state benefits for individuals with disabilities, highlighting crucial topics such as the differences between SSI and SSDI, work incentives, and benefit counseling resources. Attending these sessions is vital for understanding how to navigate complex benefit systems, achieve economic independence, and maintain the vital supports necessary for sustaining that independence.

Additionally, participants will gain valuable insights into managing healthcare programs and asset-building strategies, all while seizing the opportunity to build momentum for creating a coalition that fosters positive changes in the disability community.

December 17, 2024: Federal and State Healthcare benefits
Discussion of Medicaid, Medicare, MEDWorks, and other programs and how they are connected to your federal benefits.
1:00 pm EST
Free registration.

January 21, 2025: Asset Building including ABLE accounts and Special Trusts
Discussion about possible ways to save money for short- or long-term goals without the worry of losing benefits.
1:00 pm EST
Free registration.

For more information or questions contact Luke Labas, Director of The Inclusion Institute at The League, LukeL@the-league.org or call 260-441-0551.

Presented by Indiana Institute on Disability & Community Center on Community Living & Careers and The League Inclusion Institute.

Bring the whole family to 2024 Winter WonderFest! Community vendors and resources, cookie decorating, hot chocolate bar, and more!!! Be one of the first 50 people to register and get entered into a drawing for a $200 Visa Gift Card!!

Presented by Area IV Agency on Aging and Community Action Programs, Inc.

Register Today at https://tinyurl.com/areaivwinterwonderfest.

Four individuals – Christine Mathis, Gabe and Diana Smaglik, and Susi McKay – will share how they use smart wearables, like smartwatches, and other smart home technology to enhance their daily routines.

The presenters will discuss how smart devices support managing elopement and anxiety, as well as assist with everyday activities such as cooking dinner and doing laundry. This webinar is an opportunity to learn practical tips and gain insights into how technology can make daily tasks easier and more accessible.

Presented by PA Assistive Technology Foundation.

Free registration.

Our Ask The Arc webinar series will discuss timely topics relevant to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, their families, and their support systems.

Ask The Arc is brought to you by the key organizations and trusted partners who join in support of our advocacy efforts through our Circles of Support initiative.

Presented by The Arc of Indiana.

Free registration.

Want to connect with your neighbors, meet like-minded people, or bring something new to your community?

Join us Thursday, December 12, 3-4 PM, and let's dream and think together!

Collective Learning - small group design breakout sessions for attendees to discuss community projects and/or their journey; the design group addresses challenges / obstacles, and ideas for breakthroughs, etc.

Commitment/Affirmation/Action - participants share their takeaways from the session and next steps.

Presented by starfire.

Free registration.

iPhones and iPads have many accessibility settings built-in to their operating systems. This workshop will teach participants about different ways to modify these Apple devices to make them more accessible, including voice control, text-to-speech features, head tracking, and more.

Presented by The Pacer Center.

Free registration.

Meet new friends for good conversation!

The group meets the 2nd Thursday each month at Cafe Literato in West Lafayette.

For more information contact Rachel at 815-353-0985 or rndebelak@gmail.com.

This training will introduce the fundamental principles of Positive Behavior Support as families navigate behavior change. It will review a brief overview of behavior support, the influence of mental health on behavior, and practical support strategies to prevent challenging behavior.

Note: This training is intended for unpaid family members of people with disabilities and not for professionals /agency employees. This training cannot be used to fulfill DDD's Intro to PBS training requirement.

Certificates: Certificates of Attendance with training title and duration will be provided.

Presented by The Boggs Center on Disability & Human Development.

Free registration.

This virtual workshop series is designed to educate participants about evidence-based strategies, learn how to use these strategies with individuals with ASD across home, school, community settings as well as to discuss and plan various materials tailored to individuals. These interactive workshops provide an opportunity to learn about and create tools used to support individuals with ASD. Each session will focus on a different area of interest. All sessions at noon ET.

• 12/11 Tasks & Adaptations: "Creative Teaching: Adapting Instructional Material for Inclusive Settings"

• 12/18 Data-Driven Decision-Making: "Data-Driven Decision-Making: Practical tools to make data work for you and your team"

Presented by HANDS in Autism.

Register here for any or all of the sessions.

The Charting the LifeCourse (CtLC) framework supports and empowers people with disabilities, families and professionals.

Get an overview of CtLC and its tools.

Presented by Family Resource Network of Ohio.

Free registration.

Join for this two-part series exploring how an Individualized Education Program (IEP) can be more than a plan. Explore how teams can use the CtLC principles and tools to promote genuine belonging. You’ll learn practical ways to collaborate as a team to support a student’s vision to learn, contribute, and understand their value in community. Learn how to:

• Use the IEP to support your child’s unique needs.

• Set meaningful goals that foster growth, confidence, and connection.

• Build a vision of belonging that promotes respect, connection, and community.

Transform the IEP process into a tool that celebrates your child’s place and purpose. Don’t miss this opportunity—register today!

Presented by Family Resource Network of Ohio.

Free registration.

Members of the Governor's Council for People with Disabilities meet quarterly to conduct business, review progress of funded projects and annual workplans, and discuss current topics relevant to Hoosiers with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.

The meeting is open to the public. ASL and CART services will be provided.

The meeting agenda is available on our website.

The Limitless Ability Conference is the premier opportunity for Indiana families, professionals, and individuals with moderate-to-profound disabilities to engage in bridging the gap in service for transition-aged individuals (14 and older). Attendees will find a community committed to learning innovative practices in all settings.

Sessions will focus on interdisciplinary service delivery, access to communication, quality of life, and best practices for individuals with the most complex learning, communication, and medical needs.

Individuals and families of individuals with moderate-profound disabilities are welcome to attend for free! There will be separate family sessions that focus on advocacy and building a support network with other like-minded individuals. Please reach out to our executive director, Conner Edwards to learn more about this registration option: conneredwards93@gmail.com

University students in a variety of fields can attend for a discounted rate of $50: contact our leadership at the email above to learn more!

Registration Includes:

• Dynamic keynote speaker

• Certificate for up to 5 hours of Continuing Education

• Breakout sessions from experts

• Opportunities to win door prizes

• Continental breakfast and boxed lunch

• Free parking