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05/28/2026

Help create dynamic statewide network of self-advocacy advisors working together to strengthen leadership, coaching, and communication skills across Virginia. Funded through a grant to The Arc of Virginia from the Virginia Board for People with Disabilities, this program provides robust training for new and experienced advisors focused on building skills and advancing the self-advocacy movement.

Join us on May 28 or June 4th by signing up here:
https://forms.gle/2vXWjSx4dHB2qhXFA

05/28/2026

What's next for youth waiver services in Indiana? Here is what we just learned!

The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) shared crucial milestones for the upcoming youth framework during the DDRS Advisory Council meeting on May 20, 2026 (now available on FSSA YouTube channel).

This major transition represents a massive step forward in building a predictable, sustainable system for families. By using data-driven tools to look closely at milestone development, the state is shifting toward a model that makes sure funding truly matches a young person's daily care needs.While the exact list of available service options is still being finalized by state planners, the structural foundation is being poured right now.

Change can feel daunting, but having a clear timeline and understanding the state's goals allows us to prepare, adapt, and make our voices heard during the planning phases.

MTACF is confident that BDDS recognizes the value and impact of music therapy, and while service arrays haven't been announced yet, our conversations with everyone involved has us confident that music therapy will be represented on this waiver!

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05/27/2026

What happens when the services someone depends on suddenly change? In a recent article from The Statehouse File, Beth Crain shares how changes to her caregiving services led her to explore Indiana’s self-directed care option. This model allows individuals with disabilities to have more control over who provides their support and how those services are managed.

Stories like Beth’s are exactly why advocacy matters. We believe that when individuals with disabilities can foster confidence and have access to the tools and supports to speak up about what they need and how decisions affect their lives, everyone benefits.

As a two-time participant in The Arc of Indiana’s Advocacy Leadership Network (ALN), once as an Advocacy Fellow and once as a Senior Advocacy Consultant, we are particularly proud to see Beth use her voice to create understanding and help move important conversations forward.

By opening up and sharing her lived experience, Beth is demonstrating how to put advocacy and leadership skills to use. Not only advocating for herself, but also helping others better understand the real-life impact of disability services, caregiving, and choice here in Indiana.
Read more: https://www.arcind.org/news/why-choice-matters-beths-story/

05/25/2026

05/24/2026

Registration is open for The Children's Museum of Indianapolis Museum My Way: their extended hours events for visitors with disabilities and/or sensory sensitivities. Registration is open: childrensmuseum.org/2026-mmw

05/22/2026

05/20/2026

Did you know that BDS personnel are reviewing all Level of Care Determinations individually?

There’s been a lot of concern and misinformation circulating about what this process means for access to waiver services. To be clear, BDS has shared that determinations are being reviewed on a case by case basis, and less than 1% of determinations have been denied for waiver services so far.

This shift is not about removing eligible individuals from services, but about ensuring consistency and accuracy in how level of care is assessed.

If you’re feeling uncertain, it may be helpful to connect directly with your case manager or service coordinator to understand how this applies to your situation.

05/19/2026

📢 IMPORTANT WAIVER UPDATE: Case Management Transition Webinars

The Bureau of Disabilities Services (BDS) has released key transition timelines for Indiana’s Medicaid waivers. If you or your family members utilize waiver services, here is what you need to know about the upcoming case management changes:

🗓️ Important Deadlines

June 1, 2026: Window opens to select a new case management organization (if required).

July 15, 2026: Final deadline to choose your new case management organization.

August 1, 2026: The new statewide case management structure officially goes into effect.

🔍 Do I Need to Take Action?

NO ACTION NEEDED: If you currently use one of the 5 approved companies listed below, you do not need to do anything to keep them.

ACTION REQUIRED: If your current provider is not on the approved list, you must select a new one between June 1 and July 15, 2026.

🏢 Approved Statewide Providers

The following 5 organizations will handle case management statewide across all waivers (including FSW, CIH, H&W, TBI, PathWays, and MFP):
1️⃣ Aging & In-Home Services of NE IN, Inc.
2️⃣ Indiana Professional Management Group (IPMG)
3️⃣ Inspire Case Management
4️⃣ Unity of Indiana
5️⃣ The Columbus Organization

💻 Attend the BDS Informational Webinars

BDS is hosting two virtual webinars specifically for individuals and families to explain this transition, review your options, and answer questions.

🔗 Click the link in our bio to register for the webinars and read the full announcement: https://view.subscription.in.gov/?vawpToken=KNOFMUSB5OBUHAKTRWO33LCBOA.130013

05/18/2026

Sled Hockey is an incredible adaptive sport! Come check out our local central Indiana Team!

Make sure your register if you will be attending.

Requirements to Play:
Youth- permanent physical disability impacting ability to play stand up hockey. Example: CP, SCI, TBI, amputation, etc

Adult- there are technically not limitations for this, generally though people who play are unable to play stand up hockey.

It's Try Sled Hockey time! Come join us!