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It may be challenging for families, caregivers, individuals with ASD, and others to navigate support systems and services. In order to best support individuals, families, providers, and communities statewide as they learn to navigate life with ASD or a related disability, HANDS in Autism© together with the NeuroDiagnostic Institute and IIACC partners reached out to organizations and asked directors and professionals to share about the noted service or program they oversee or facilitate in order to support awareness of, access to, advocacy for, and/or navigation within as individuals, families, and teams statewide are connected. Hear what they had to say below.
Category: Advocacy
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Special Education Parent Support
Indiana 211
Connecting you with professionals in mental health & addiction, health care, housing assistance, tax assistance, food & clothing, education & employment, and more
Category: Education
The Indiana Education Scholarship Account Program (INESA)
INESA, managed by the state treasurer’s office, will allow eligible parents/guardians to establish an education scholarship account (ESA) that can be used for their child’s education expenses.
Category: evaluation
Indiana Dept. of Education and Indiana IEP Resource Center
Video Series: Simulated Intake for Parent Referral for Preschool Evaluation
Category: Savings
Indiana ABLE
INvestABLE Indiana helps individuals save, while preserving their SSI and Medicaid.
Category: Pre-ETS
Indiana Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Employment services program for Indiana students in transition (ages 14-21) and adults with disabilities
The Arc of Indiana
On oversight of delivery of Pre-Employment Transition Services
Category: Vocational Rehabilitation (VR)
Indiana VR Services by The Arc of Indiana
What to expect with VR
Indiana Vocational Rehabilitation Services
This short video describes the VR process, eligibility, and the services VR can provide if you need some help to learn new skills, find a job, or start a career.