State Resources
Family Voices of Indiana will share advocacy opportunities and updated information on issues that impact Indiana families of children with disabilities or special needs. If you would like to receive notices, please join us at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FVIndiana They also on the web at: http://fvindiana.blogspot.com/
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration - http://www.in.gov/fssa/
FSSA - Division of Disability and Rehabilitative Services
Learn about services available to children and adults with disabilities including the Bureau of Developmental Disabilities Services (BDDS), Bureau of Rehabiltative Services (BRS), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (VRS) and the Disability Determination Bureau (DDB)
IPAS - Indiana Protection & Advocacy Services was created in 1977 by state law (IC. 12-28-1-6 as amended) to protect and advocate the rights of people with disabilities and is Indiana's federally designated Protection and Advocacy (P&A) system and client assistance program. It is an independent state agency, which receives no state funding and is independent from all service providers, as required by federal and state law. http://www.in.gov/ipas/index.htm
Governor's Council For People with Disabilities -
The Indiana Governor's Council is an independent state agency that facilitates change. Their mission is to promote public policy which leads to the independence, productivity and inclusion of people with disabilities in all aspects of society. The mission is accomplished through planning, evaluation, collaboration, education, research and advocacy. The Council is consumer-driven and is charged with determining how the service delivery system in both the public and private sectors can be most responsive to people with disabilities. The Council receives and disseminates federal funds to support innovative programs that are visionary, influence public policy, empower individuals and families and advocate systems change. To learn more visit the web site: http://www.in.gov/gpcpd/index.htm
Self Advocates of Indiana - This is a statewide organization run by and for people with developmental disabilities in Indiana.
Think Beyond the Label.com - This Resource provides resources and tools to businesses to promote the hiring of individuals with disabilities in the workforce.
About Special Kids - http://www.aboutspecialkids.org/ - The place for families and professionals in Indiana to go to “ASK” questions about children with special needs and to access information and resources about a variety of topics such as health insurance, special education, community resources and medical homes.
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