Other Resources
National
U.S. Department of Labor – Office of Disability Employment Policy
The Office of Disability Employment Policy provides national leadership by developing and influencing disability-related employment policy as well as practice affecting the employment of people with disabilities.
Toll Free: 866- 633-7365 (Voice)
Toll Free: 877- 889-5627 (TTY)
www.dol.gov/agencies/odep
Job Accommodation Network [jobAN]
The Job Accommodation Network [jobAN] is not a job placement service, but an international toll-free consulting service that provides information about job accommodations and the employability of people with disabilities. The Network also provides information regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Toll Free: 800-526-7234 (Voice and TTY)
Cerebral Palsy Guide
Cerebral Palsy Guide provides free educational materials, financial resources, and support options for families affected by this condition and other birth injuries.
3208 E. Colonial Drive #241
Orlando, FL 32803
1.855.329.1008
www.cerebralpalsyguide.com
Indiana
Bureau of Developmental Disabilities Services (BDDS)
30 N. 8th Street, P.O. Box 10217
Terre Haute, IN 47802-3106
Phone: 812-232-3603
Fax: 812-235-2472
Toll Free: 877-218-3096
www.ddrs.IN.gov
BDDS Application
The Arc of Indiana
107 N. Pennsylvania Street, Suite 800
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Phone: 317- 977-2375
Toll Free: 800- 382-9100
www.arcind.org
Indiana Association of Rehabilitation Facilities, Inc. (INARF)
615 North Alabama Street, Suite 410
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Phone: 317-634-4957
Fax: 317-634-3221
www.inarf.org
Indiana Family To Family
Indiana Family to Family provides information, training, and one-on-one support to families of children and youth with additional health and education needs, and the professionals who serve them. Resources are available in English and Spanish.
8435 Keystone Crossing, Suite 190
Indianapolis, IN 46240
Phone: 844-323-4636
www.inf2f.org
Indiana Governor’s Council for People with Disabilities (GPCPD)
150 West Market Street, Suite 628
Indianapolis, IN 46204-2821
Phone: 317-232-7770 (Voice)
Phone: 317-233-7771 (TTY)
Fax: 317- 233-3712
Indiana Disability Resource Finder
The Indiana Disability Resource Finder is a directory of services, programs, and articles for individuals with disabilities in Indiana. The search can be easily narrowed down to help one find the appropriate resources.
Tippecanoe County
Indiana Vocational Rehabilitation Services – Lafayette area
Phone: 765-449-4278
Toll Free: 877-847-9892
Phone: 765-588-4631 (VRI)
U.S. Social Security Administration
230 N 4th St., Lafayette, IN 47901
Phone: 765-742-0033
Area IV Agency – On Aging and Community Action Programs
660 N. 36th St., P.O. Box 4727
Lafayette, IN 47903
Phone: 765-447-7683
www.areaivagency.org
First Steps
Cluster D – Mid-North Indiana
620 Morland Dr
Lafayette, IN 47905
Phone: 765-420-1404
Fax: 765-420-1406
Toll Free: 877-811-1644
www.indianafirststeps.org
Greater Lafayette Area Special Services (GLASS)
Special Education Cooperative Serving the Lafayette Area
1415 Ball St
Lafayette, IN 47904
Phone: 765-476-2900
www.lsc.k12.in.us/departments/special_education_-_g__l__a__s__s_
The Arc of Tippecanoe County
P.O. Box 1222
Lafayette, IN 47902
Phone: 765-476-3277
www.facebook.com/thearcoftippecanoe
Somewhere on the Spectrum
Support for individuals, parents, caregivers and professionals affected by autism. Group for the Greater Lafayette Area
www.autismsocietyofindiana.org
www.facebook.com/somewhereonthespectrum
Lafayette area Down Syndrome Organization – A division of Down Syndrome Indiana
Community Support Group
615 N. Alabama Street, Suite 205
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Phone: 317-925-7617
www.dsindiana.org
Waiver Information
Medicaid Waivers can be the key to funding for people with disabilities. Different types of waivers are available to people with disabilities and health complications. The waivers can pay for a variety of services, possibly even those not typically covered by insurance.
Many programs at Wabash Center are eligible for funding through Medicaid Waiver. We will be most pleased to help you navigate through your options.
We encourage families to apply for Medicaid Waiver for their eligible family member as soon as they learn the diagnosis of a disability. The eligibility rules and regulations can be quite complex. Again, we are most willing to help you navigate the process.
For assistance and guidance on any Medicaid questions, please contact us
The Arc of Indiana Medicaid Waiver Guide
The Arc of Indiana provides an extensive and helpful guide to Indiana’s Medicaid Waiver Program for Home and Community Based Services.
See their website at www.arcind.org
The guide includes:
Types of Waivers
Services Covered
Qualifications
How and Where to Apply
Waiting Lists
State & Federal Programs and Services
Resources for Health Insurance & Medical Supports
Advocacy Groups & Disability Organizations
Natural Supports & Community Connections