Resources & Tools
At The Arc of Bartholomew County, we make it a priority to offer information regarding necessary and beneficial resources to invidiuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (as well as their caregivers and families) in our community.
The links below provide detailed information about resources available to you at each stage of life from birth through adulthood.
There’s also information about government programs like Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI),
Our Disability Community Resource List was created for individuals in Bartholomew County (and the surrounding areas) and provides contact information and descriptions of many organizations that offer support and services that are necessary and relevant to disability care.
Categories of resources include:
Advocate Groups/Support Networks, Home Health Care Providers, Waiver Resources/Case Management, Service Providers, ABA Therapy Providers, Future Planning, Job Placement Services, Recreation / Social Activities, Lawyers with Experience in Disability Matters, Resource Providers, Financial Planning, & City/County Resources
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Childhood to Early Adult Resources
Once children enter the school system different types of services become available. These services are aimed at helping students experience an effective learning environment. Regulations (like the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)) provide the basis for children to participate in the school system in the least restrictive environment, encouraging as little out-of-classroom instruction as possible.
Services for the young adult are built to support the transition from childhood to adulthood. For individuals with disabilities, pre-employment transition services (Pre-ETS) help them find employment opportunities or postsecondary education, for example. Check out resources that are available to school-aged children and young adults at the link below.
Early Childhood Resources (Birth to Age 5)
Evidence suggests that early intervention in the lives of children, with intellectual and developmental disabilities, can lead to successful outcomes later in life. There are a variety of resources available for children and their families prior to them reaching school age. Indiana's early intervention program, First Steps, is a notable example.
With the information located on this page, you'll receive an introduction to the resources available to young children in our community. Parents can learn about government programs that provide benefits to millions, often for a large proportion of recipients' lives.