Resource Links

AddictionResources.com 

is a volunteer-run organization that focuses on providing accurate, reliable, and up-to-date information regarding substance addiction.

American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM)

promotes drug abuse prevention and treatment.

APSE: The Association of People Supporting Employment First

a membership organization formed in 1988 as a network of employment support, to improve and expand integrated employment opportunities, services, and outcomes for persons experiencing disabilities.

ARC of Indiana

is committed to all people with cognitive disabilities realizing their goals of learning, living, working and playing in the community. They are committed to families and will provide a forum for individuals and families to join together to gain support and assistance in obtaining programs and opportunities for growth and development. 

Benefits Information and Work Incentives

Provides training for benefits analysis to Indiana residents. Fact sheets providing information on work incentives can be downloaded here.

Careers & Degrees in Healthcare: A Guide for Students with Disabilities

Learn about disability rights and disclosure, find key resources, and read how the right school and employer can make a huge difference.

Career Guide for People With Disabilities

Read on to find everything you need to know about navigating the pathway to employment as an individual with a disability.

Consumer Dangers

is dedicated to keeping the public informed about consumer dangers and safety issues associated with numerous products that can cause the public serious harm. Our website is continuously updated with breaking news from Government agencies, Watchdog Groups, and concerned citizens regarding product recalls and medication safety.

Department of Workforce Development Services (DWD) 

will assist you with a wide range of employment and training services. They can also connect you with other family and work-related organizations that may be available in your area.

DISABILITY RESOURCE GUIDE - Zippia 

Zippia empowers people with information and tools to achieve their career aspirations. They provide a quick resource guide for those with disabilities navigate the job process because having a physical disability can make finding a job difficult. From learning about laws that protect you, how to interview, to finding accommodating companies, here is a guide to make things a little easier.

Division of Disability (FSSA) 

provides services to help people with disabilities thrive in their communities and remain healthy and safe. Focusing on community-based services, FSSA programs include: health care and community living supports for people with developmental disabilities and senior citizens, vocational rehabilitation, supported employment, blind and visually impaired services and deaf and hard of hearing services.

Division of Mental Health & Addiction's 

mission is to ensure that Indiana citizens have access to appropriate mental health and addiction services that promote individual self-sufficiency.

Drug Dangers

prescription drug safety awareness

Drug Rehab and Addiction Treatment in Indiana resource from The Recovery Village

which provides comprehensive alcohol and drug rehab programs, as well as co-occurring mental health issues. Their multidisciplinary approach addresses the biological, psychological, and social needs of every patient. Their integrated approach is designed to personally guide each patient through an array of health services spanning all levels of care, including medical detox, residential treatment, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, transitional living, and aftercare services.

Employment Specialist Training 

New Indiana employment professionals who participate in Employment Specialist Training open opportunities for themselves and for the job seekers with disabilities they serve. Offered by the Center on Community Living and Careers, this training introduces new employment specialists, consultants, job developers and others involved in training, hiring, inclusion, and job placement, to the field of community employment services.

Fifth Freedom 

is an advocacy group with the primary goal to support disability consumers in their efforts to change, for the better, the systems that limit their full participation in community life.

FINDer - Indiana disability resources

Explore our directory of services, programs and helpful articles for the disability community. Follow our step-by-step guide to find the right information.

guide to paying for college for students with disabilities

This guide, designed to work with assistive technology, can help find these resources. Aspiring students with disabilities can use our table of contents to find the best scholarships for them. At the bottom of the page, we also list some tips on how to get federal and private aid.

How to Teach Children About Disabilities and Inclusion

Creating an environment where all children feel included and valued is a necessary part of ensuring that students receive a comprehensive education that they can apply to the real world. An inclusive culture begins with understanding that children are able to identify differences instead of pretending those differences don’t exist.

InDATA Project at Easter Seals Crossroads

is the statewide provider of the Federal Assistive Technology Act. The two major goals of the project are: 1) to get assistive technology into the hands of Hoosiers with disabilities through device demonstrations, device loans, computer recycling and alternative financing, and 2) to provide statewide outreach and educational opportunities regarding assistive technology capabilities, options and resources.

Independent Living Centers 

promotes a philosophy of independent living including consumer control, peer support, self help, self determination, equal access and individual and system advocacy to maximize the integration and full inclusion of individuals with disabilities in community leadership, empowerment, independence and productivity.

Indiana 211 Partnership, Inc. 

is a nonprofit organization dedicated to building the 2-1-1 system for Indiana. The goal is to create a seamless network of information and referral services that enabled anyone in Indiana in need of human services to have quick referrals to those who provide them by dialing 2-1-1. Additionally, aggregate data will be collected to assist communities in assessing needs and allocating resources.

Indiana Employment Specialist Training 

a statewide education and training system to prepare and develop employment Specialist to support individuals with disabilities in their search for employment. 

Indiana Institute on Disability and Community's

mission is to foster communities that welcome, value and support the participation and contributions of people of all ages and abilities through research, education and services.

Indiana Disability Rights (IDR) 

Administers six federally mandated and funded programs for Indiana. IPAS may be able to assist citizens of Indiana who have a disability and are either being denied a right or are being discriminated against because of that disability.

INvestABLE Indiana

With the INvestABE Indiana, you can save for qualified disability expenses without losing your eligibility for certain assistance programs, like SSI and Medicaid.

Indiana Vocational Rehabilitation Services 

provides quality, individualized services to enhance and support people with disabilities to prepare for, obtain or retain employment. Through active participation in their rehabilitation, people with disabilities achieve a greater level of independence in their work place and living environments.

KEY Consumer 

group strives to empower and strengthen mental health consumers who use Indiana's mental health treatment services. KEY encourages development of local support groups, provides advisory assistance to local self-help and advocacy groups, promotes public education concerning mental illness and its treatment, creates an employment model for the state demonstrating reasonable accommodations for employees with mental illness, offers conference and workshop opportunities and community involvement.

NAMI Indiana 

is dedicated to the improvement of the quality of life for persons who are affected by mental illness.

NVISION Eye Centers - Options for the Visually Impaired (Low Vision & Blind)

A community of surgeons, optometrist partners, and employees dedicated to helping people live better by seeing better.

Recovery Project

serves as an online reference and 24/7 confidential helpline for individuals and families impacted by substance abuse and addiction. Our goal is to help those seeking assistance to take their first steps towards health + wellness.

Resources and Support for College Students with Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, or Dyscalculia

The purpose of this guide is to increase understanding of and awareness for college students with dyslexia, dysgraphia, or dyscalculia, and provide resources and expert insight they can use to help them find success.

Resources for Hard-of-Hearing and Deaf in the Workplace

Communication apps and tools are a huge help for the many entrepreneurs, business owners, employees, and freelancers with hearing loss. Even a single smartphone app such as Ava has the potential to transform workplace inclusion.

This guide details the best apps and tools for communication. If you are deaf or hard of hearing, maybe it can point you toward a few ideas you don’t yet know about.

Scholarships & Resources for Students with Visual Disabilities

To help students with vision loss or impairment, colleges, non-profits, and private companies have a number of scholarships and resources available. Find more than 40 technological, career, and financial ways to pay for and succeed in college.

Social Security Administration 

Social security has offices across Indiana and so much online. They can provide help and guidance in navigating retirement, disability, Medicare Enrollment and more. Visit online or find your local office.

the Social Security Guide 

Resource starts off by describing how social security is calculated, provides strategies on how a person can maximize social security, and discusses retirement income streams. The guide also offers an expert Q&A and additional resources for the reader to explore.

Sleep and Sensory Processing Disorder 

For many children and families in the US hypo- and hyper- sensitivity can make sleep difficult. We'll explore tips and resources to empower parents for bedtime success.

Studying with ADHD

Utilize this guide to view helpful tips for studying effectively with ADHD.

Substance Abuse Disorder

This comprehensive guide aims to help Medicare recipients identify the different types of substance abuse treatments that are covered and not covered, eligibility, and most importantly, state resources for substance abuse treatments.

Thriving in Trade School with a Disability

Veteran with PTSD

Servicemen and women oftentimes face unique challenges when leaving active duty and readjusting to civilian life.