General Post 10/30/24 General Post 10/30/24

Recap of Breaking Barriers 2024

The Arc of Bartholomew County’s first inaugural Breaking Barriers event was a smashing success. Our speakers, sponsors, and special guest Madison Tevlin were able to deliver a wonderful experience.

General Post 10/8/24 General Post 10/8/24

Arc Press Release: Digital Literacy Training

Free Digital Skills Training Now Available for People with Disabilities in Bartholomew & Jackson County

David Walby 6/11/24 David Walby 6/11/24

An Ode to the Caregiver

Caregivers spend much of their time caring for other people but not enough for themselves. Today, The Arc is thanking them and encouraging them to rest.

David Walby 5/22/24 David Walby 5/22/24

Spotlight Article: Brandon Boas

Born in Columbus, Indiana, in 1983, Brandon Boas is an amazing individual who brings a smile to everyone around him. Today, The Arc of Bartholomew County would like to highlight his wonderful story.

General Post 5/22/24 General Post 5/22/24

2024 Annual Award Winners

David Walby 4/15/24 David Walby 4/15/24

Entering the Spectrum: Autism Communication Guide

Happy Autism Awareness Month! Now is a better time than ever to take some time to learn about the people with autism who make up nearly 3% of our population. One of the most significant barriers that exist between people with autism and neurotypical (no neurological disability) people is communication.

So, in the spirit of Autism Awareness Month, we are going to explore how to better communicate with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

General Post 4/1/24 General Post 4/1/24

Voting Frequently Asked Questions

David Walby 3/8/24 David Walby 3/8/24

Celebrating 3 Famous Women With Disabilities

Let's celebrate International Women's Day and National Disability Awareness Month by telling the story of three famous women with disabilities.

General Post 2/27/24 General Post 2/27/24

Medicaid Waiver Changes

General Post 1/15/24 General Post 1/15/24

2024 Legislative Session Policy Agenda

The Arc of Indiana’s 2024 legislative policy agenda.

General Post 12/19/23 General Post 12/19/23

Accessibility In the Winter Months

Winter can be a challenging time for people with physical disabilities. What is a minor inconvenience for most can be hazardous for people with extra accessibility needs. It is essential that we, as a society, think of people at all different ability levels to make sure everyone’s needs are met.

General Post 11/1/23 General Post 11/1/23

Local Nurse Integrates Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion with Nursing Students

Hannah Caudill, a registered nurse at Columbus Regional Hospital and faculty member in the IU Columbus School of Nursing, along with the sophomore nursing students, recently hosted two groups of adults with disabilities at IU Columbus to learn about and practice personal healthcare, basic first aid, and what to do in emergencies. Hannah, who has a younger sister with an intellectual disability, has seen firsthand how difficult navigating healthcare can be, and even a little scary, for individuals with disabilities.

General Post 10/18/23 General Post 10/18/23

The Arc of Indiana 2024 Public Policy Agenda Summary

See The Arc of Indiana's public policy agenda for 2024.

General Post 10/4/23 General Post 10/4/23

All About National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM)

National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) is about honoring and recognizing the accomplishments of people with disabilities in the workplace.

Join us this October in helping us recognize the vital role that employees with disabilities play in our communities.