Statewide Programs

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Indiana’s early intervention program for children birth to age 3 who would benefit from additional support to meet their developmental milestones.

https://www.in.gov/fssa/ddars/bcds/

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a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to providing free and low-cost legal services to Indiana’s children and adults with disabilities, primarily in education matters.

https://abilityallies.org/

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The National Disability Rights Network works in Washington, DC on behalf of the Protection and Advocacy Systems (P&As) and Client Assistance Programs (CAPs), the nation’s largest providers of legal advocacy services for people with disabilities.

https://www.ndrn.org/

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Self-Advocates of Indiana (SAI) is a statewide organization that empowers individuals with disabilities to speak up for themselves and their rights.

https://saind.org/

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The Arc of Indiana is committed to all people with intellectual and developmental disabilities realizing their goals of living, learning, working and fully participating in the community.

https://www.arcind.org/

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Vocational Rehabilitation helps individuals with disabilities achieve employment. Vocational Rehabilitation services are offered locally in 25 Area Offices throughout Indiana and Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors provide services in each county.
https://www.in.gov/fssa/

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These accounts allow many people with disabilities or their families to establish tax-free savings accounts that won’t affect their ability to qualify for or remain on government assistance.
https://savewithable.com/in/home.htm

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Understanding Supplemental Security Income SSI Application Process and Applicants' Right

https://www.ssa.gov/ssi/text-apply-ussi.htm

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We support the special education process. We provide high quality information, training, and support to families of children and young adults with disabilities and the individuals and organizations who serve them.


https://insource.org/

Resources for Individuals with
Disabilities and their Families

Indiana Medicaid Programs: Indiana Medicaid offers a range of programs, each tailored to meet the needs of specific populations.

https://www.in.gov/medicaid/members/

BDS Fact Sheet: The Bureau of Disabilities Services is a division within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services or state-level health and social service departments, dedicated to providing resources, programs,and services for individuals with disabilities.
https://www.in.gov/fssa/ddars/files/About-BDS-Fact-Sheets-2024.pdf

Application for BDS Services: Apply for the Indiana Medicaid Waiver

https://bddsgateway.fssa.in.gov/