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Film Series Shows Hiring People with Disabilities is Good Shawn Rector, Empowered for Business, Good for People and Good for the Economy to Lead The Arc of Indiana has produced business and civic organizations, at Best Buddies and Special Olympics. a documentary film series, “Pathways public events, etc., to help educate He is a man dedicated to making to Employment,” which celebrates others about the value of employing the world a better place for others. six unique Hoosiers who have not people with disabilities. “Networks of Support – Cheryl let their developmental disabilities A new “Guide to Community Thompson, Bloomington” stand in their way of becoming Employment and Vocational Reha- Cheryl Thompson grew up in employed. The six short films are bilitative Services,” also produced by a protective family environment. designed to share the message that The Arc, provides a step by step guide It was only after the family moved Ryan Steele, hiring people with developmental to how vocational rehabilitative ser- to Bloomington that her sister and The Dream Job disabilities is “Good for Business, vices can help people with disabilities staff at Stone Belt Arc helped her Good for People and Good for the become, and stay, employed. take little steps out into the world Economy.” The DVD, tool kit and guide to of community and employment. You can find all of the films on The community employment can be Today Cheryl works for the IU Police Arc of Indiana’s YouTube channel, ordered by contacting The Arc of Department, does assembly work for www.youtube.com/arcadvocate, in the Indiana at 317-977-2375 or 800- Cook Incorporated, and enjoys her playlist, “Pathways to Employment.” 382-9100 or [email protected]. many friends and social activities. The films are also available on DVD. Her willingness to try new things and You can also download the tool Melody Cooper, her positive outlook on life inspire Advocate The Arc has also produced a tool kit and employment guide by visit- for Change all who come to know Cheryl. kit to help individuals and organi- ing www.arcind.org and clicking on zations use the films in schools, with “News and Events.” “The Dream Job – Ryan Steele, Lafayette” Pathways to Employment Ryan Steele’s family encouraged Film Synopsis Ryan to embrace his love of sports while he was in high school by “Passion to Opportunity – Drew being involved in any way he could.

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PERMIT NO. 1715 PERMIT These experiences helped him find INDIANAPOLIS, IN U.S. POSTAGE PAID U.S. POSTAGE Drew Dietrick has always had a Drew Dietrick, his dream job – working at Purdue Passion to passion and keen understanding of University in West Lafayette in the Opportunity animals. He participated in a number Sports Equipment Room. Ryan also of wildlife related opportunities as he works at Wiley Food Court on the grew up in Indianapolis. After earn- Purdue Campus. Ryan loves both ing a degree in Wildlife Conservation jobs and enjoys meeting and working from Unity College in Maine, Drew with all those he comes in contact began working for the Indianapolis with, whether a star basketball player Zoo and the Marion County Board or a typical Purdue student. of Voter’s Registration. Drew’s “An Entrepreneur’s Vision – Cheryl Printed on recycled paper Printed personal slogan is “New Day, New Thompson, Opportunity.” Brandon Boas, Columbus” Networks of Brandon is a highly motivated, Support “Empowered to Lead – Shawn talented, self-employed photogra- Rector, Lafayette” pher. His family encouraged him Shawn Rector’s career path at to learn photography skills, but he Wabash Center in Lafayette has spearheaded the process of turning it evolved from consumer to employee. into a business. Brandon knows how Over the years Shawn has assumed to promote himself, his work and his greater roles of responsibility not message. He readily shares his vision only at work, but also as a volun- that we should all discover what we Brandon Boas, An teer. Shawn serves on the boards of Entrepreneur’s love and make that our life’s work. Vision Self-Advocates of Indiana and The Arc of Indiana, and participates in Continued on page 5 The Arc of Indiana The St. 107 N. Pennsylvania Suite 800 Indianapolis, IN 46204 317-977-2375 The Arc of Indiana Spring 2013

and how these jobs help them be a visit our legislators at the Indiana Self-Advocates better person. State House. We made some nice The other special event in January cards, delivered candy and got to of Indiana was a visit from Judith Snow. She is talk to them. We also got to meet from Toronto, Canada. She is a good with our new Lt. Governor, Sue President’s person and has lots to share about her Ellspermann, and Glenda Ritz, the life and what it means – and what it State Superintendent for Indiana Corner doesn’t mean! – to have a disability. schools. Thanks to all the self-ad- Her message to us challenged the vocates who came! Melody Cooper Melody Cooper President, Self-Advocates of Indiana way we look at disabilities and see Things that are coming include disabilities. From her perspective, sharing the “Pathways to Employ- job. In mid-January, SAI and The As always, SAI is keeping busy, it really isn’t more than a label. I ment” videos, pushing a new health Arc of Indiana had a premiere night, always on the move! learned from Judith’s visit that I can campaign, celebrating Disability showing the “Pathways to Employ- In the last few months, we have have the courage to do more and to Awareness Month throughout ment” film series, which celebrated be able to work with people in the March and planning ahead for a started a few new self-advocate six unique individuals who work in chapters and have a few more in community more. She encouraged special 2013 SAI Conference in the community. the works. We are talking to more me to work hard at everything I do October! We are excited to be so people to tell them that they can From the zoo, to the police depart- and just do my best – not only for busy. Look for more updates from have a good life. One thing about ment, to their own businesses, their myself, but for all of us. us later in the year. Until then, keep having a good life is having a good stories shared how they got their job On Valentine’s Day we went to on advocating, and being yourself!

Participants praise Make a Difference Project Make a Differenceis a person-cen- staff participating to really “make a have been comforting, but as we conversation. What I had dreaded tered planning and organizational difference” in the lives of the individ- soon found out, this circle was not being a part of had actually turned development process originally uals they support. We have already about comfort. It was about stepping out okay. I overcame some of my designed by Beth Mount and John learned that we are more alike than outside of familiar and comfortable initial fears and started seeing the O’Brien. The process engages direct different, and together we have the boundaries, about being honest with transformative power of Make a support professionals (DSPs), people power to strengthen our community. yourself and exploring why you are Difference. served, management staff and com- We were most amazed by the level here. Was it hard? Yes. Am I worried munity members in building better of participation from individuals Over the next 2.5 hours, barriers about next month’s circle? Yes. Was it supports and better communities. who have a history of behaviors that were broken, trust was built, and worth it? Yes. Does it have potential? Make a Differenceempowers DSPs to previously have interfered with group the group started to engage in real Absolutely! fully contribute their own gifts and participation. talents and to use their knowledge of Director: I initially met some the people they support in connect- resistance, negativity, anxiety, excuses ing people in community life. The and disinterest (about our agency A View from My Window process centers on pairing one DSP participating in this project). How- Hosted by Michelle Fischer with one person they support in a ever, the outcome of the first meeting learning journey about themselves, has been incredible. Individuals The Arc of Indiana welcomes you to listen in to A View from My Window, their interests and the local com- and their staff are excited about the our podcast hosted by Michelle Fischer. munity. This is fully a partnership opportunity to explore their interests Visit www.arcind.org/AViewfromMyWindow to listen to the latest edition and where the gifts, talents and interests within the community without the past broadcasts of A View from My Window, including these recent shows: of both people involved are explored constraints of agency procedures and celebrated. and/or funding concerns. During A View into Medicaid Expansion and Medicaid Managed Care Make a Difference Indiana began our meeting … I was actually able to in December 2012 when agencies observe the light bulbs go off for our A View into Changes to Indiana’s Medicaid Waiver Program across the state were invited by The DSPs and for them to have an “aha A View into IN-abled with Chad Moore Arc of Indiana to apply to partic- moment” and this was so rewarding. ipate in a demonstration project The individuals supported seem to A View into the Pathways to Employment Film Series using this approach. Though the be excited (about) the ability to Like “A View from my Window with Michelle Fischer” on Facebook project has really just begun, follow- really express themselves in their Follow Michelle’s Blog – My Life and Stories Behind the Mic ing is what some of the participants own way … I definitely feel that Join Michelle on Twitter – @MFView are saying: we are on the road to transforming Agency CEO: Make a Difference and renewing our agency’s culture. has re-energized our commitment to And we are laughing and having fun person-centered thinking and service along the way! delivery. It offers a fresh approach to Participant: I had no idea what building community for the individ- I was signed up for when I walked uals served and their direct support into the Make a DifferenceLeadership staff. There is a sense of renewed Circle. The room was set up with a passion in the organization and a circle of chairs and a small table in deeper determination on the part of the middle. The soft lighting should

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Executive Director’s Column Associate Executive Director’s Column We can do vided to just hold someone waiting Seclusion and Restraints for deportation. better When I came to work at The Arc in beautiful 8-year-old girl Yes, these are challenging times. 1998, we received few if any calls on in Indianapolis whose John Dickerson I recently learned The Arc, as we always have, is work- students being restrained or secluded shoes were duct taped to Kim Dodson that due to budget ing to help develop solutions to meet in schools. Now it seems there are far her feet at the end of the cuts caused by the federal sequestra- too many incidents that jeopardize school day – all because she was tired, tion, the agency responsible for deport- growing needs – at a time when most people consider cutting government the health and safety of students in her feet hurt, and she did not want ing people found to be here illegally schools because school personnel are to wear her shoes. Then 10 days later spending a necessity. planned to release a great many people not using good judgment. came a story of a 6-year-old boy in who are considered nonviolent and The great importance Over the last several years, leading Hamilton County who was left in have no history of illegal acts, other of hard working direct up to The Arc of Indiana’s Education a seclusion room for several hours. than how they came to this country, support professionals Committee deciding to be more When no one answered his request from federal detention centers. The aggressive in pursuing a law requiring to go to the bathroom, he urinated in reason – they needed to cut the budget. You, and all of our 19,877 mem- all schools to have a policy, our calls the corner of the room and promptly These detention centers hold people bers (and counting), need to make had become more frequent, monthly got expelled from school. until they can be returned to their sure our state legislators and federal even. As the 2013 legislative session I am not foolish enough to think country and are run by privately con- representatives understand the began and the issue started to receive that passing a law will lead all school tracted companies. It was interesting to importance, not only of services and attention, the number of parents call- systems to have common sense and note that it costs about $165 per day supports to people with I/DD, but ing to share their stories of seclusion good judgment. I do hope that, in to detain someone in these facilities. of the importance of hard working or restraint has been startling, and the addition to enacting a law that will What struck me is that this is direct support professionals who number of young adults calling to protect children, awareness is raised remarkably close to what the govern- provide those important services share what happened to them while about tools and resources available they were in school is overwhelming. for school personnel to become ment pays community-based providers every day. to support an individual with develop- To listen to them talk about the fear properly trained in handling difficult mental disabilities in a 24/7 program. There will never be enough money and anxiety they felt, that still lives situations. However, this includes job training and to do everything. But, if we are all with them, is enough in and of itself An editorial cartoon created by supports to help individuals become smart with what we have been given, to know that it is critical to get a bill the Indianapolis Star’s Gary Varvel more independent and integrated into we certainly can do better. That is passed this year. illustrated the situation best – there their communities. They receive far what The Arc has been about for Just as the seclusion and restraint are 101 uses for duct tape, but using more services, provided by an educated over 56 years, and we are needed legislation was being discussed at the it to keep shoes on a child’s feet isn’t and dedicated staff, than what is pro- more today than ever. State House, the story came out of a one of them.

Blueprint for Change Celebrating Those Who are Making it Work The following stories, featured Advantage Medical thanks to Noble’s in our 2013 calendar, exemplify Community Employment program. the good work that is happening Today Jessica enjoys working as throughout the state thanks to our a Grooming Assistant at Petco. Jessica local chapters of The Arc. Through also enjoys painting and creating their efforts, people with develop- jewelry. Her artistic creations can be mental disabilities are building career purchased on The Arc of Indiana’s pathways, utilizing their unique gifts, online art store, Works of Arc, www. and leading full and meaningful lives worksofarc.com. in their communities – all key goals to say “hi” and play with him. The of The Arc’s Blueprint for Change. Blair when they teamed up with Civitan Center has helped develop Learn more about the Blueprint by Evansville ARC’s Community Job that bond which I hope he has with visiting www.arcind.org. Link Program. Through that con- these kids for years to come.” nection, Bits & Bytes gained a hard KCARC working, reliable employee. At the Local chapter of The Arc Noble of Indiana Local chapter of The Arc same time, Stephanie secured a job in Knox County that she loves and gained a “home in Marion and Hamilton Kirby Quick and Alora Borger away from home” in her Bits & Bytes enjoy playing together at KCARC’s Counties family. This employment success Civitan Children’s Center, an inclu- Jessica Green is a very accom- story was profiled for The Arc of Evansville ARC Indiana’s Employment Campaign in sive program that serve children plished young woman, in no small Local Chapter of The Arc with and without disabilities. Kirby’s part due to her determination to a video that can be found by visiting mother shared, “There is no better succeed with the support of her in Vanderburgh County www.youtube.com/arcadvocate. feeling a parent can get than when family and organizations like Noble Bits & Bytes, a family-owned Learn more about the we bring Kirby into his classroom in of Indiana. In 2003, Jessica got her restaurant/deli in Evansville, found Blueprint by visiting his wheelchair and his friends run up first job as a clerical assistant at an invaluable employee in Stephanie www.arcind.org.

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As The Arc News in Indiana goes to press, the Medicaid Expansion and Medicaid (2) Local referendum: Gives local elected officials second half of the legislative session is underway. Managed Care in the eligible counties the option of placing State Budget Bill The topic of Medicaid Expansion and Medicaid a question on the ballot at a general election Managed Care is being discussed at many levels to allow voters to authorize local officials to The State Budget Bill, as approved by the Indi- at the State House as we go to press. Indiana enact the CEDIT up to the authorized rate, ana House, increases and restores several critical has a unique opportunity to expand health care and to dedicate those new funds to support a programs and services for people with intellectual coverage to Hoosiers, and grow the economy, by Metropolitan Transit District in the adopting and developmental disabilities. The bill includes expanding Medicaid coverage as provided under counties. people with disabilities as an important part of the Affordable Care Act. As part of the Medicaid Indiana’s workforce as they plan for a better and (3) Regional Governance Plan: Establishes the expansion debate, Indiana is exploring the devel- stronger Indiana. governance structure for the new MTD. opment of a managed care program for all persons Key provisions of the bill include: To keep up-to-date with news and information in the “aged, blind and disabled” population for from the Indiana General Assembly and Wash- • Full funding for vocational rehabilitation acute and long-term care. This would have a sig- ington D.C., be sure to sign up to receive Action services to support efforts in getting people nificant impact on people with intellectual and Alerts and Legislative Memos from The Arc of with disabilities into community employ- developmental disabilities (I/DD), their families, Indiana and The Arc US by visiting: http://capwiz. ment and post secondary educational oppor- and those who provide services and supports to com/thearc/mlm/signup tunities. this unique population. See page 5 for The Arc’s • Funding for home and community based position statement on Medicaid Expansion and waiver services that continues to move peo- Medicaid Managed Care. ple off of the long waiting list for Medicaid Seclusion and Restraint Waivers. One estimate is that the level of funding allows for approximately 4,800 new SB 345, regarding seclusion and restraint of people to receive services under the Family students in schools, has been assigned to the Supports Waiver over the next two years. House Education Committee, chaired by Rep. Bob Funding is also included to move people Behning (R-Indianapolis), and it is anticipated it into the Community Integration and Habil- will be heard in committee by the end of March. itation Waiver; however, it is unclear at this The bill establishes a commission on seclusion and time how many people it will serve, and we restraint in schools to adopt rules concerning the are working to get more information. use of seclusion and restraint in schools and develop a model restraint and seclusion plan. It requires • Restoration of funding for a statewide volun- a school corporation to have a policy in place for teer adult guardianship program that sup- the 2014-2015 school year. The bill requires all ports people with disabilities having access public schools to have a policy, but as currently to a qualified guardian should they need written exempts private schools. someone to help them make key decisions in their lives. Antibullying • An investment in creating a hospitality train- HB 1423, antibullying legislation, requires the ing institute for people with disabilities that department of education, in consultation with will provide job training and post-secondary school safety specialists and school counselors, to educational opportunities. This venture will develop guidelines to assist school corporations improve the quality of life for thousands of and safe school committees in establishing bullying Hoosiers with disabilities across the state and prevention programs, investigations and reporting lead to more independent lives. procedures, and discipline rules. Modifies the defi- • Increased funding for First Steps. This nition of bullying and sets out a bullying reporting program provides support and services requirement for each school corporation. Senator for children birth to age three that have a Dennis Kruse (R-Auburn) is the Senate sponsor disability or who are at risk of a disability. By of the bill, which should be heard in the Senate providing early intervention services, many Education Committee by the end of March. children are able to make substantial devel- Public Mass Transportation opmental progress so they will no longer need services through special education or HB 1011, the Public Mass Transportation bill, Medicaid. has been assigned to the Local Government Com- Working Our Way into Your Heart mittee in the Senate and a hearing is expected on • Continued funding for Best Buddies. 2013 State House Valentine’s Day Event Wednesday, March 20. • Maintains current funding for the CHOICE The bill, which applies to 10 counties in central Thanks to our local chapters of The Arc and self-advocate Program. This program provides state fund- groups who joined in our 2013 State House Valentine’s Day ing for home and community based services. Indiana (Boone, Delaware, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Johnson, Madison, Marion, Morgan, Event. Lots of valentines with the message, “Working Our The Budget Bill is now being considered by the and Shelby), has three main provisions: Way into Your Heart,” were shared with members of the . As the session comes to a close, General Assembly and state leaders. In addition to meeting (1) Local funding flexibility: Allows use of the a conference committee made up of members of with state legislators, we were honored to have personal county economic development income tax the House and Senate will work to come to an meetings with (top to bottom) Lt. Governor , agreement on a final state budget. (CEDIT) to fund a metropolitan transit district. State Superintendent of Public Instruction Glenda Ritz, and Secretary of State Connie Lawson

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The Arc of Indiana Position Statement The Arc of Indiana Medicaid Expansion & Managed Care Programs and Services Indiana has a unique • Addresses the wide and available and physically opportunity to expand varied needs of the accessible so that individuals The Arc of Indiana was established in 1956 by parents health care coverage to diverse population of can receive a wide range of of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities Hoosiers, and grow the people with I/DD sound preventative, acute who joined together to build a better and more accepting world for their children. We are affiliated with The Arc of economy, by expanding • Coordinates beneficia- and long-term services Medicaid coverage as pro- through providers who are the United States and are proud to work with our local ries preventative, acute Arc chapters and members throughout the state. vided under the Affordable and long-term services familiar with their needs Care Act (ACA). The Arc through the use of a and who involve them in Public Policy Advocacy Through volunteers and staff, The of Indiana supports Med- strong “health home” decision making. A success- Arc has a full-time presence at the Indiana State House, icaid expansion not only that understand their ful managed care program and as an affiliate of The Arc of the United States, in the because it will allow more needs must engage individuals in halls of Congress. people with disabilities to a shared savings concept that • Prioritizes the use of The Arc Master Trust Proud to be celebrating 25 years work and maintain health incentivizes the wise use of of service, The Arc Master Trust serves Hoosiers of all care benefits, but also will home and commu- resources. Beneficiaries must nity-based supports disabilities. Visit www.thearctrust.org to learn more about greatly help those uninsured be engaged in developing future planning and special needs trusts. working families who have and engages people healthy lifestyles and under- a child with a disability but in spending resources standing the importance of The Arc Network The Arc Network provides information, earn too much to be eligible wisely that meet their the effective use of limited referral and advocacy in the areas of community connections for Medicaid. needs resources, particularly in and natural supports, career pathways and employment, understanding and applying for government programs, A report released by the • Provides for the inte- regard to long term care. and self advocacy and Self-Advocates of Indiana. Indiana Hospital Associa- gration of behavioral The Arc of Indiana and tion found that an expan- and physical health Self-Advocates of Indiana Works of Arc Works of Arc is an online art store and sion of Indiana’s Medicaid • Utilizes the experience strongly support taking gallery, featuring the work of Indiana artists with disabil- program under the ACA of community based the time and care to study ities. Tour the gallery by visiting www.worksofarc.com. would generate up to $3.4 providers who have the experience of other A View from My Window A View from My Window is billion in new economic long worked with states regarding managed The Arc of Indiana’s podcast, hosted by Michelle Fischer. activity in the state, result people with I/DD and care for people with I/DD, Visit www.arcind.org/AViewfromMyWindow to find all of in at least $108 million in understand them and including the use of a “carve Michelle’s podcasts. Like A View from My Window with additional state and local their community out” for the population Michelle Fischer on Facebook. Follow Michelle’s Blog: tax revenue each year and • Offers networks that of persons with I/DD. In My Life and Stories Behind the Mic. Join Michelle on support more than 30,000 include all willing and particular, the experience Twitter: @MFView jobs through 2020. The of Iowa’s managed care pro- qualified providers COVOH Decision Lab The COVOH Decision Lab, study estimates that extend- gram should be reviewed. • Carefully considers located at The Arc of Indiana’s office, is a state-of-the-art ing coverage for uninsured In addition, consideration access to care for computer-supported meeting space that allows users to residents would bring Indi- should be given to a pilot people in rural areas share ideas via linked computers to reach group goals. ana more than $10 billion and/or a slow roll out of in funding from the federal If developed in a thought- any managed care initiative. Membership When you are a member of The Arc you government through 2020. ful way, in collaboration The Arc and Self-Advo- belong to and support a respected local, state and national According to the report, if with self-advocates, families cates of Indiana recognize we association committed to people with intellectual and Indiana chooses to opt into and providers, a managed are living in a time of great developmental disabilities and their families. the expansion, more than care approach could provide change. In response, The 406,000 Hoosiers would a cost-effective approach to Arc has laid out a transfor- receive health coverage. preventative, acute and long mational plan, a Blueprint Pathways to Employment Film Series As part of the Medicaid term health care. for Change, that guides us in Continued from page 1 expansion debate, Indiana is It is important that stake- our work to empower people “Advocate for Change – Melody Cooper, Indianapolis” exploring the development holders – including self-ad- to shape their own future, Melody Cooper came to Indianapolis when her Aunt of a managed care program vocates, family members, nurture and create natural Alice saw that she needed a chance to follow her dreams. for all persons in the “aged, caregivers and the broad systems of support, and Getting a job, opening a bank account and moving into an blind and disabled” pop- range of providers that sup- strengthen the foundation apartment with a roommate were all steps toward achieving ulation for acute and long port this population – have of programs and services. her dreams. Today, Melody is President of Self- Advocates term care. This would have a voice in how any managed We believe that if of Indiana, Employment Advocate for The Arc of Indiana, a significant impact on care contract is written and approached in a thoughtful and lives with her husband, Joe, in their own home. When people with intellectual and in the design and selection way, Medicaid Expansion she asks, “What are your dreams?” she is ready to show developmental disabilities of MCO’s, including how and Medicaid Managed others what is possible if only you believe in yourself. (I/DD), their families, and provider selection criteria, Care offer great opportu- The film series is narrated by Michelle Fischer, Lafayette. those who provide services benefit plans and implemen- nities towards achieving Michelle is a young woman with cerebral palsy who is and supports to this unique tation plans are developed. the spirit of these goals. We following her dream to be a broadcast journalist as host of population. It is essential that ben- look forward to working The Arc of Indiana’s podcast, “A View from My Window.” The Arc of Indiana and eficiaries have choices in with other stakeholders who The films comprising “Pathways to Employment” were Self-Advocates of Indiana selecting providers for both share our interests in moving created by filmmaker Ken Oguss. Funding for the project support an approach to primary and long term care. Indiana forward. was provided by the Indiana Family and Social Services managed care that: Services must be readily Administration.

The Arc News in Indiana PAGE 5 The Arc of Indiana Spring 2013 Thank You to Our Donors Donors Mark Grondin Loui Lord Nelson For 57 years The Arc of Indiana has stood James Abbitt Jennifer Groves Ben & Donna Olsen as beacon of hope for individuals with Dr. Robert Agranoff Carole Guess Larry & Brenda Ostermeyer Patricia Alenduff Renae Haehl Mary Lou Otting intellectual and developmental disabilities Eric & Yvonne Ambler Mr. & Mrs. Alan Hamilton Shirley Overton and their families. We were able to touch Charlie & Mary Andrews Edgar Hammelman Mr. & Mrs. Keith Penner Judy Arbuckle Carroll & Sunya Hamner Tod Phillips countless lives in 2012 because of the Tracy Arbuckle Bruce Hanway George & Shirley Polinuk incredible generosity of our donors. Thank Carla & Terry Ault Gerry & Mary Ann Harrison Linda Poole John & Marilyn Barcus Bessie Hart Gayle Porter-Key you for helping us help others. Thomas & Margaret Barr William Hawkins Mike & Kris Prohl Brent & Bonnie Higgins Bob & Nancy Pulley Jeff & Susan Bassett Corporations & Non- Anne Kavelman Kenny & Tina Baumis Mr. & Mrs. John Hine Bud & Ilene Qualkinbush Mark & Kathy Hisey Kim Reeves Profit Organizations Joseph Kline Jim & Joan Bickel Miriam Knauff Mr. & Mrs. Charles Hobbs Dick Rhoad Applied Behavior Center Robert & Margaret Blome Joseph Lesch Susan Hoffman Cindy Riemersma Cosmopolitan Club Jerry & Eva Bohannon Maryann Long Don & Carol-Anne Hossler Clifford Robinson of Indiana William & Rosemary Bohney Virginia Lynch Jeff & Jan Huffman Janice Rockey CRH Medical Office David Braddock Gail Anne McCord Larry & Sarah Huskins John & Diane Romano & Medical Staff David Bradley Mary McGrayel Janet Igo David & Mary Roos Gardner & Lose Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Edward Otting Michael & Judy Ireland John & Julia Royer Company, Inc. Brashaber Lex & Alice Phillips Mary Jackson Bette & Joseph Rubinstein GE Foundation Ron & Claire Brettnacher Fred Rockey Jack Jarboe Royce & Janice Ruckman Indiana Conference James & Christine Brewster Richard Swan Roger & Daphne Brunkow George & Marie Jarrard Danice & Dominic Sainato of Executives of The Arc Lola & Dick Joy Donald & Marjorie Schweir (ICEArc) Marilyn Burger Honorariums Jamie Campbell Michael Joyce Mr. & Mrs. Donald Shafchuk Indiana Neurology Specialty Mark Carlson Kenneth & Phyllis Kaplan Kathleen Sideli Care In 2012, The Arc of Jack Chapin Gail Kearby Kent Simpson Mead Johnson Nutrition Indiana received donations Paul Chase Jerry & Josephine Kerr Roger & Pam Singh Employee Matching Gift in honor of the following Bill & Cathy Collins Mark & Chris Kevitt Neil Smith Program individuals. Bob & Becky Kevoian Ralph & Barbara Smith Midwest Psychological Center Don & Shirley Collins Jana Kay Alenduff Richard & Audrey Kirk Michael & Karen Smollen Opportunities for Positive Terry & Michelle Collins Helen Faye Behrman Myron Knauff Snyder Family Growth, Inc. Dorthey Cooper Barby Brewster George & Arlene Konley Eugene Sobczak Passages Steve & Sally Corbett Jennifer Christenson Kenneth Koons A.Z. Soforenko Pro Kids, Inc. Jim & Sue Crisman John Dickerson Rex Kreigh Kenneth Stahl Self Advocates Of Indiana Bert & Irene Curry Susan Dietz Randy & Rosemary Krieble G. Donald & Alison Steel The Arc of the United States Art & Kay Dahlgren William Curtis Ewbank II Gregory & Jennifer Krodel Tom & Gerry Sternal The Selective Group John & Kathy Davis Vicki French Beth Kuhns Ronald & Erika Steuterman Foundation S. 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While nothing Jill Olson John & Gail Euber will ease the loss suffered Edward Payne Thomas Ewbank John & Kathleen McAllen Kathryn Trinkle Frances McCrary William Turk by family and friends, these Jyl Riemersma Stephen & Karen Faley memorial gifts serve as a Tom Roy Richard & Joyce Fleck Susan & Kevin McDowell Carmen Van Loo tribute to these very special John Sobczak Kenneth Foster Larry & Carole McKinney Jackie Van Ostran people. David Spade David & Gayle Foy Stephen & Judith McWilliams Joyce Vandenberg Nancy Metcalf Felice & Jeff Vargo Meghana Suchak’s Parents James & Charma Fultz Chris Barr The Miracle Worker IRT Ron Fultz Kevin & Anjel Meyer Jill Vaught Carol Clark Lisette & Therese Miller John & Marianne Vevia artists and staff Wava Furlong Vickie Collins Quentin Travers Frances Gabbard Vicki Minder Francis & Laura Vieck Carol Corwin Joyce Mollenkopf Catherine Virgo Teddy Vandenberg Robert & Barbara Garton Deborah Christine Suzanne Vevia Mary Glasson Ruth & Loren Moore Carol Wentz Cooper Downs Elizabeth & Cynthia Wilma & John Morris Rick Whiteman Lenny Greenwalt Goldsmith Marjorie Morrow Ruth Ann Widman Gorsline Family Stuart & Ellen Mufson Wayne & Margaret Williams Alice Greenburg Mia Mulholland Mr. & Mrs. Adolph Wozniak Dan & Cynthia Griffin Thelma Mullett Mr. & Mrs. M. Yablonsky Cynthia Grissom Dallas Mulvaney Charles & Catherine Young

PAGE 6 The Arc News in Indiana The Arc of Indiana Spring 2013 Thank You to Our Donors The George Rowlas Closest to the Pin Sponsor – Partners Evansville ARC Phoenix Theatre Endowment Fund Rest Assured Advantage Health Solutions Footlite Musicals Pinheads Beverage Sponsor – Indiana Four Winds Casino Resort Kris Prohl Lloyd & Malissa Crowe Bridges of Indiana Beverage Alliance Frontier Soups President Benjamin Harrison Carole Guess Companion Care Company Sign Sponsor – Instant Signs Greatimes Family Fun Park Home William Hawkins Indiana Institute on Disability & Graphics Green Mountain Coffee Purdue Convocations Jeff & Sue Bassett and Community Roasters, Inc. Purdue University Athletics Ronald & Erika Steuterman Gold Sponsors Night Owl Support Systems Mark Hisey Jenny Sager Mark & Kathy Hisey Noble of Indiana ARC Opportunities Holiday World & Splashin’ St. Elmo Steak House Cindy Riemersma Rest Assured, LLC Blackburn & Green Safari Rebecca Scherpelz Carla & Terry Ault Rule4, LLC Bradley Associates Hollyhock Hill Jennifer Schwab John and Kathleen McAllen Community Health Network Food Fest Hooters of Indianapolis Stir Crazy KCARC Downtown Stone Belt Arc Calendar Sponsors Answers For Autism OPG, Inc Hope Plumbing Texas Roadhouse, Lafayette, IN Best Buddies of Indiana Bi-County Services, Inc. Sikich Horseshoe Casino Hotel The Arc of Greater Boone Central Indiana Regional Bridges Development Stone Belt Southern Indiana County Transportation Authority Foundation, Inc. Summit Realty Group Carol-Anne Hossler The Arc of Jackson County HANDS in Autism Carey Services JA Benefits, LLC Julia Huffman The Arc of Northwest Indiana IN*Source Easter Seals Arc of Northeast Hole Sponsors Indiana Fever The Arc of Tippecanoe Indiana Institute on Disability Indiana Indiana Ice County Advantage Health Care and Community Evansville ARC Indiana Institute on Disability The Center for the Performing Indiana MENTOR Hackman Hulett & Noble of Indiana Cracraft LLP and Community Arts Janus Developmental Indiana Repertory Theater The Children’s Museum Services, Inc. ICEArc 2012 On-line Auction INARF Indiana State Museum of Indianapolis KCARC AAA Hoosier Motor Club Jeff, Jan & Nash Huffman Indianapolis Chamber The Dr. Phil Show Noble of Indiana Adobo Grill Jeffersonville F.O.P. Orchestra The Doctors Passages, Inc. Arlington Park Racecourse Lodge #100 Indianapolis Colts The Melting Pot Rest Assured Doug Arnholter Katz Sapper & Miller Indianapolis Indians The Story Inn Bed Stone Belt Arc Christina Baumis Noble of Indiana Indianapolis Symphony & Breakfast The Arc of Greater Best Western Lafayette Schmidt Associates Orchestra Tipton Lakes Athletic Club Boone County Executive Plaza The Arc Development JCC Indianapolis Jill Vaught The Arc of LaGrange County Bi-County Services, Inc Group LLC John G. Shedd Aquarium Visit Bloomington Wabash Center Bradley Associates KCARC Walt Disney World Special Recognition Brian Bosma Karen Kingsbury Windsor Jewelry Steve Green’s AMVETS Post 99 Buccaneer Bay Randy Krieble X-Site: Amusement and 23nd Annual Golf Clinton Lions Club Caribbean Cove Hotel Kopper Kettle Inn Recreation Center Tournament Coca-Cola Bottling Company & Conference Center La Raza Pizza, Inc. Yellow Rose Carriages Fraternal Order of Eagles CDC Resources Laser Flash Title Sponsor Lafayette Aerie No. 347 Chelsea Piers Management Le Peep Restaurants The Arc of Indiana Golf 365 Chick-fil-A at Westfield of Indiana Master Trust Golf Galaxy City of Muncie Marlene Lu Event Sponsors Mister B’s Cigar Box Climb Time Indy Scott MacGregor Loyal Order of Moose Lodge Clowes Memorial Hall Mayberry Café Media Sponsor – Liberty No. 987 of Butler University McNamara Florist of Indiana Comedysportz Indianapolis Mike’s Express Carwash Lunch Sponsor – The National Conner Prairie Interactive Mitchell’s Fish Market Bank of Indianapolis 2012 Conference and History Park NCAA Hall of Champions Prize Sponsor – IPMG Appreciation Luncheon Consolidated Property New York Yankees Cart Sponsor – Team Green Premium Sponsor Management Tammy Noel Dentistry IPMG Corporate Touch Massage Outside The Box Cart Sponsor – Indiana Pacers & Wellness Pacers Sports Cart Sponsor – MDWise Gold Sponsors Crackers Comedy Club & Entertainment Cart Sponsor – Ice Miller LLP Indiana Protection Lloyd Crowe Panera Bread 19th Hole Sponsor – Browning & Advocacy Services Culver’s of Kentucky Avenue Paoli Peaks Investments Self-Advocates of Indiana Dance Kaleidoscope Parkview Health Printing Sponsor – Fineline Silver Sponsors David and Mary Salon & Spa Passages Printing Group John Dickerson INARF Patachou, Inc. Promotional Sponsor – Bridges Zachary DePue MDwise, Inc. Penn Station East Coast Subs Developmental Foundation Kim Dodson The Columbus Organization Perfect North Slopes Photo Sponsor – Insurance Easter Seals Arc of Northeast Unity of Indiana Management Group Indiana Bronze Sponsor Eiteljorg Museum Advocacy Links, LLC Embassy Suites Hotel Downtown

The Arc News in Indiana PAGE 7 The Arc of Indiana Spring 2013 Local Chapters of The Arc of Indiana ADAMS & WELLS FOUNTAIN LAKE, LaPORTE, PORTER VANDERBURGH 2012-2013 Bi-County Services Fountain County ARC The Arc of Evansville ARC Bluffton, IN Covington, IN Northwest Indiana Evansville, IN The Arc of Indiana 260-824-1253 765-918-2311 Gary, IN 812-428-4500 Board 219-884-1138 ALLEN, DEKALB, GIBSON VIGO of Directors HUNTINGTON & Gibson County ARC LAWRENCE The ARC of Vigo County STEUBEN Princeton, IN Lawrence County ARC Terre Haute, IN OFFICERS Easter Seals Arc of 812-386-6312 Bedford, IN 812-232-4112 PRESIDENT Northeast Indiana 812-279-3229 Fort Wayne, IN GRANT & BLACKFORD WABASH Mark Hisey, Fort Wayne MADISON 260-456-4534 Carey Services ARC of Wabash County VICE PRESIDENT Marion, IN Hopewell Center Wabash, Indiana Kerry Fletcher, Zionsville BARTHOLOMEW 888-668-8961 Anderson, IN 260-563-8411 The Arc of 765-642-0201 TREASURER Bartholomew County GREENE WAYNE, FAYETTE, Ehren Bingaman, Columbus, IN Greene County Area MARION & HAMILTON FRANKLIN & UNION Indianapolis Noble of Indiana 812-372-0610 Rehabilitation Center Achieva Resources SECRETARY Linton, IN Indianapolis, IN Corporation Marlene Lu, Terre Haute BOONE 812-847-2231 317-375-2700 Richmond, IN The Arc of Greater 765-966-0502 IMMEDIATE PAST Boone County HANCOCK MONROE PRESIDENT Lebanon, IN The Arc of Stone Belt Arc WHITE, BENTON, Lloyd Crowe, West Lafayette 765-482-6815 Hancock County Bloomington, IN JASPER & NEWTON Greenfield, IN 812-332-2168 Hoosier Prairie Arc BROWN 317-462-3727 Monticello, IN DIRECTORS The Arc of Brown County NOBLE 574-583-8227 HENDRICKS Noble County ARC Arvie Anderson, Nashville, IN 47448 Indianapolis Sycamore Services Albion, IN WHITLEY CARROLL Danville, IN 260-636-2155 Passages Carla Ault, Seymour The Arc of Carroll County 317-745-4715 Columbia City, IN Linda Finke, OWEN Delphi, IN 260-244-7688 Fort Wayne 765-564-3698 JACKSON Sweet Owen Industries Arc ______Mike Foddrill, The Arc of Jackson County Spencer, IN Organizational CLINTON Seymour, IN 812-714-8138 Indianapolis Clinton County ARC 812-525-7589 Members Carole Guess, Indianapolis PIKE Frankfort, IN Associated Organization JAY Pike County ARC William Hawkins, 765-325-2410 Indianapolis Jayland ARC Petersburg, IN Wabash Center DAVIESS & MARTIN Portland, IN 812-354-6560 Gold Carol-Anne Hossler, Daviess-Martin 260-726-6849 Bloomington POSEY Indiana Institute on Rehabilitation Services Jan Steck Huffman, Posey County ARC Disability and Community Linton, IN JENNINGS Noblesville Jennings County ARC Mt. Vernon, Indiana Insights Consulting 812-847-2231 Robert Krug, Newburgh North Vernon, IN Outside the Box DELAWARE RUSH David Mank, Bloomington JOHNSON Rush County ARC Tangram Hillcroft Services Kathleen McAllen, Johnson County ARC Rushville, IN Unity of Indiana Muncie, IN Indianapolis 765-284-4166 Gateway Services 765-932-5190 Franklin, IN Silver Vanessa Nathan, Gary SPENCER DEARBORN 317-738-5500 Opportunity Enterprises Shawn Rector, The Arc of Spencer County ARC Bronze West Lafayette Dearborn County KNOX Rockport, IN Cindy Riemersma, Guilford, IN KCARC 812-649-9538 Accessibilities, Inc Vincennes, IN North Manchester 812-637-3911 SULLIVAN Advocacy Links, LLC 812-886-4312 Jane Ruff, Anderson Sullivan County Area Affordable Home Care DECATUR Jenny Sager, Elkhart The Arc of Decatur County LAGRANGE Rehabilitation Center Archer Consultation Greensburg, IN The Arc LaGrange County Linton, IN Services, Inc. Erika Steuterman, 812-847-2231 West Lafayette 812-663-8587 Howe, IN Bec Cooper 260-463-2653 Laura Vieck, Vincennes ELKHART TIPPECANOE Caregiver Homes LaQuia Walker, ADEC The Arc of of Indiana Indianapolis Bristol, IN Tippecanoe County Confluence 574-848-7451 Lafayette, IN Pharmaceuticals, LLC 765-476-3277 Kiwanis International

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Membership, Access, Self-Advocate Groups Engagement and Relationships Advocacy Angels, Warsaw Aktion Club of Wabash River, West Lafayette Join The Arc and Connect with the Community Allen County First Self-Advocates, Ft. Wayne

Through the efforts of local chapters Why retain and recruit members? The Awesome Westside Advocates (AWA), Avon of The Arc throughout the state, mem- Arc’s President Mark Hisey stated, “Just Bloomington Self-Advocates, Bloomington bership in The Arc of Indiana stands at think how these voices can impact our The Changemakers, Spencerville an all time record – 19,877. Only 133 movement: more volunteers at the local new members are needed to reach a goal level, more voices to contact our elected Circle of Friends, Fishers of 20,000 members, and then our efforts officials – from congressmen to state legis- Decatur County Self-Advocacy Group, Greensburg will continue – to reach a new goal! lators to county commissioners and school Four Rivers, Linton Indiana now ranks second among all board members – and increased awareness of the state Arc chapters in the country in and understanding of what local chapters Hamilton Co. JDS Aktion Club, Noblesville membership. Only New York has more, do every day in the community.” Howard County Self-Advocates, Kokomo with approximately 65,000 members. If you are not already a member, or you Johnny Appleseed Aktion Club, Ft. Wayne To top 20,000 members, The Arc of know of others who should join, contact Indiana and our chapters have launched your local chapter of The Arc, or join as Johnson County Aktion Club, Franklin our 2013 membership campaign: an at-large member. Visit www.arcind.org Kool Kats, Muncie to find local chapters and to join The Arc. “Membership, Access, Engagement MDC Goldenrod, Goshen and Relationships - The Blueprint for a connected, livable community. Join The Navigators (Passages), Columbia City Arc and Connect with the Community.” Top Ten Normal Life Self-Advocates, Terre Haute Each chapter is being challenged to OTB Self-Advocates, Indianapolis recruit, at a minimum, 25 new members, Membership as well as retain 100% of its current Pathfinders Self-Advocacy Group of Wabash Co., Wabash members. Brent Cardin, chairperson Chapters People First of Wayne County, Richmond of The Arc’s Member and Chapter Noble of Indiana 3,823 Power for Independence - Elkhart Chapter, Bristol Committee, noted that the retention (The Arc of Greater Indpls) portion of the membership drive is new: Easter Seals Arc of Northeast Indiana 2,564 Power for Independence - Goshen Chapter, Goshen “When a member is lost, two must be KCARC 1,429 Rockport Engagement Center Self-Advocates, Spencer recruited to grow, and when a member is ADEC 1,171 Self Advocates at New Horizon, Batesville retained, new growth occurs with every The Arc of Northwest Indiana 1,108 new recruit.” Self Advocates of DSI, Indianapolis Evansville ARC 1,050 In 2012 Easter Seals Arc of Northeast Stone Belt Arc 993 Self Advocates of Franklin County/WATCH, Brookville Indiana and The Arc in Pike County The Arc of artholomewB County 927 Self Advocates of Indianapolis (Noble of Indiana), were honored with The Arc’s Traveling Hoosier Prairie Arc 381 Indianapolis Membership Trophies for their success- ful membership recruitment. Chapters The Arc ofTippecanoe County 366 Self Advocates: Building A Future / SA of Lawrence Co., again will be vying for these trophies Bedford with the 2013 campaign. Self-Advocates of Cass County, Logansport Self-Advocates of Grant & Blackford Counties, Marion Hillcroft Services Joins The Arc of Indiana Self-Advocates of Southern Indiana, Floyds Knobs Self-Advocates of Tomorrow: The Aktion Club of Columbus, The Arc of Indiana is pleased to state and national level. Columbus announce that Hillcroft Services has We look forward to joined The Arc as its 44th chapter in working alongside them Self-Advocate Club of the Wabash River / Aktion Club, West Lafayette Indiana and more than 700 state and for years to come,” local chapters across the United States. said Debbie Bennett, Self-Advocates of Monroe County, Bloomington Hillcroft, based in Muncie, Indiana, President and CEO of Shares SA (Shelby, Rush & Hancock Counties), Shelbyville provides residential, employment and Hillcroft Services. Shelbyville VC Aktion Club, Shelbyville community support services to individ- John Dickerson, uals with disabilities in a ten county area Executive Director of South Western Advocacy Group, Evansville in East Central Indiana. The Arc of Indiana, Tangram Self-Advocates, Indianapolis “Hillcroft Services Inc. is very excited said, “We are proud to Debbie Bennett TEAM Self-Advocates, Valparaiso to become an affiliated chapter of The have Hillcroft Services join us as a chapter Arc. Organizations like ours are very of The Arc, and look forward to partnering TRUTH 1, Highland fortunate to have the opportunity to with their board, staff, volunteers and the United Voices for Change, Terre Haute become part of an advocacy effort on individuals and families they serve.” Wabash Valley Self-Advocates, Terre Haute behalf of individuals with intellectual Learn more about and developmental disabilities, with Hillcroft by visiting: www.hillcroft.org For information about a self-advocacy group near you, contact the voice and influence it has both at a Self-Advocates of Indiana, 317-977-2375.

The Arc News in Indiana PAGE 9 The Arc of Indiana Spring 2013

Looking Back on 2012 Achievements Looking Forward to 2013 2012 was a busy and rewarding year for The and Good for the Economy.” In 2013, our efforts The Arc of Indiana Master Trust Arc of Indiana, Self-Advocates of Indiana and The have continued with the launch of our Pathways The Arc of Indiana Master Trust, proud to be Arc Master Trust. Our hope is that through our to Employment film series (see cover article). celebrating 25 years of service, continues to shine efforts we will continue to build on the work of Count Me IN! as the nation’s premiere special needs trust. As of our founders – who joined together to form The Through The Arc and Self-Advocates of Indi- December 31, 2012 the trust had 2,256 open trusts, Arc in 1956 to build a better and more accepting ana’s combined efforts, special events were held and the total on deposit for Trust I and Trust II world for their children. throughout the state encouraging everyone to was $46,141,830. Once again, the Trust’s Winter Blueprint for Change vote. The Arc produced an election guide with Heating Assistance Program was able to help 300 In the fall of 2011, The Arc launched an exciting information about each candidate, as well as people with $100 toward their winter heating bill. plan to improve programs and services for people important deadlines in the voting process. Over Membership with developmental disabilities – the Blueprint for 40,000 copies were distributed around the state. More than 9,000 new members joined The Change. The guiding principles of the Blueprint In addition, voter registration drives and candidate Arc during The Arc’s 2012 Building Pathways shaped our focus and work throughout 2012 and forums were held through out the state through to Membership Campaign, setting a record for continues to guide us in 2013. The Arc and SAI’s “Count Me IN! campaign to membership recruitment and boosting The Arc’s make sure people were ready to vote and had the Building Career Pathways for All statewide membership to more than 19,877 opportunity to meet and learn about candidates members. To top 20,000 members The Arc of Discovering and Realizing Individual Gifts before the elections. Indiana and our chapters have launched our 2013 Supporting Resourcefulness of Individuals, My Life My Choice membership campaign: Membership, Access, Families and Communities Though the “My Life, My Choice” project, Engagement and Relationships – The Blueprint Using What You Need during the summer and fall, self-advocates met for a connected, livable community. Join The Arc Shifting the Power to What Works with 1,016 individuals with disabilities living in and Connect with the Community. (See page 9 nursing homes to provide information on their for information on this year’s campaign). Learn more about the Blueprint for Change options to move to a community based residential by visiting: www.arcind.org/blueprint_for_change program, connect with community programs even The Arc Development Group if they remained in the nursing home, or to make In the fall of 2012, The Arc of Indiana estab- no changes at the present time. A special IPad pro- lished The Arc Development Group, LLC (ADG). gram developed just for The Arc was used to help IPAS Partnership The purpose of the LLC is to invest its time self-advocates talk with nursing home residents Over the coming months, The Arc of Indiana and resources in business ventures that provide about their interests, including their interests in and Self-Advocates of Indiana will be collabo- employment opportunities for individuals with exploring different living options. 266 individuals rating with Indiana Protection and Advocacy intellectual and other developmental disabilities. said “Yes” or “Maybe” to the option of moving to Services (IPAS) to provide news and information Works of Arc a community residential program. on IPAS’s role in protecting the rights of people with disabilities. The first project ADG launched, in January, The program is now continuing as people living 2013, is Works of Arc, an online art store where at North Willow Center, a large Intermediate Care IPAS staff includes disability rights advocates artists with disabilities can sell their artwork. 75% Facility for People with Developmental Disabili- and attorneys who have the authority to pursue of each piece of art work sold goes directly to the ties (ICF/DD), are being interviewed about their appropriate legal artist. Please visit www.worksofarc.com and join living options. and administrative Works of Arc on Facebook. Public Policy Advocacy remedies on behalf of people with dis- Training Institute and Hotel The Arc continues to have a strong presence at abilities to ensure In the coming months, you will be hearing the Indiana General Assembly and with state agen- the enforcement of more about ADG’s exciting project to develop a cies that provide programs and services to people their constitutional training institute and hotel in Muncie, Indiana. with disabilities. The passage of legislation in the and statutory rights. The training institute will help people with dis- 2012 legislative session led to the establishment of IPAS may be able to abilities from all over Indiana develop job skills a new Medicaid Waiver program for people with assist Hoosiers who have a disability and are being in the hospitality and restaurant industry, as well intellectual and developmental disabilities that is denied a right or are being discriminated against as offer entrepreneurship opportunities, while the working to move people off of year’s long waiting because of that disability. hotel will employ people with disabilities. lists. In the spring of 2012, more than 500 people attended a special meeting organized by The Arc to One project we will be collaborating on is the Employment answer questions and provide information about creation of a free “Legal Network” comprised of As called for in the Blueprint, employment changes to programs and services. Our work con- individuals who are practitioners in the legal field was a big focus for The Arc in 2012. In addition tinues into 2013 as the state continues to refine who have a family member with a disability or direct to founding The Arc Development Group, we changes to the new Medicaid Waiver program. interest in a person or individuals with disabilities. In the near future we will be establishing a “Legal partnered with Self-Advocates of Indiana and Help to Families and Self-Advocates Employment Advocate Melody Cooper to grow Network” list serve for those interested in being our efforts to educate people with disabilities about Every day The Arc receives numerous calls from part of the Legal Network. For more information, employment opportunities and options. We were families and individuals with disabilities looking for email us at: [email protected]. excited to create a series of television and print help. Sometimes the solutions are easy and other To learn more about IPAS please visit: ads in cooperation with Inside Indiana Business, times they are much more complicated. No matter www.in.gov/ipas. featuring the message that employing people with the size of the problem, our Family Advocates for disabilities is “Good for Business, Good for People The Arc Network work to get the issues resolved.

PAGE 10 The Arc News in Indiana The Arc of Indiana Spring 2013 The Arc of Indiana Master Trust 2012 Annual Report The Arc of Indiana Master Trust, founded in It is important to 1988, is proud to be celebrating 25 years of service. remember that past Enrollments for 2012 Trust I is The Arc of Indiana’s original trust. performance does not 1st Quarter 2nd Quarter 3rd Quarter 4th Quarter Total guarantee future results. The intent of Trust I is to provide parents with Trust I 11 6 8 9 34 a reliable way to supplement the means-tested The Trust follows a Trust II 43 61 53 54 211 benefits their children receive, such as Medicaid conservative investment and Supplemental Security Income (SSI), when strategy, investing bene- Total 54 67 61 63 245 they are no longer there to provide for them. ficiary’s money as if they Trust II was established in 1995 in response have retired, and this is their retirement money. to a law passed by Congress in 1993 allowing Trust Investments individuals receiving government assistance (or The total on deposit December 31, 2012 means-tested benefits) to fund their own trust. for Trust I and Trust II Mutual Fund – Int. Government/Bond $14,139,722 45.70% There were 34 enrollments in Trust I in 2012 as of December 31, 2012 Mutual Fund – Large Cap Equity $11,165,326 36.09% and 211 enrollments in Trust II. was $46,141,830. As of December 31, 2012 there were 2,256 open The Arc of Indiana Mutual Fund – Foreign Stock $ 2,311,395 7.47% trusts with The Arc of Indiana Master Trust. Of Master Trust staff is Mutual Fund – Small Cap Equity $ 2,006,899 6.49% those, 1,563 are actively receiving distributions available to answer any Misc Cash Equivalents – Taxable $ 648,071 2.09% from either their Trust I or Trust II accounts. questions or concerns, There are 171 accounts that are funded but are as well as to provide pre- Mutual Fund – Short Govt/Bond $ 633,100 2.05% sentations about The Arc not currently receiving distributions, and 522 Other $ 35,003 .011% unfunded Trust I accounts. Master Trust to organi- zations or in one-on-one The Trust I investments had a positive rate of and people with disabilities who have funded their return in 2012 of +11.98. The return in 2011 meetings in all areas of Indiana. own trusts. The Trust strives each day to provide the was +5.49. As we celebrate our 25th year of service, we look forward to continuing to serve people with very best, reliable and responsive service possible disabilities whose parents wish to provide for them, to its beneficiaries.

Establishment of Training Institute and Hotel Goal of The Arc Development Group Late last fall, The Arc of Indiana skills in the hospitality and restaurant established The Arc Development industry, and provide post secondary Group, LLC (ADG). The purpose education programs and entrepre- of the LLC is to invest its time and neurship opportunities. resources in business ventures that As The Arc News in Indiana goes to provide employment opportunities Indiana’s Premier Special Needs Trust press, the state budget bill approved Trust I for individuals with intellectual and by the Indiana House of Representa- Established in 1988, Trust I helps families provide for the financial future of their loved ones without affecting eligibility for government benefits such as SSI, SSDI and Medicaid. other developmental disabilities. tives includes a $5 million investment Trust II In an effort to help individuals toward the hotel and training insti- Established in 1995, Trust II allows people with disabilities to fund their own trust, become more self-sufficient, ADG tute’s capitol project. This investment allowing them to maintain eligibility for government benefits. is working to develop a hospitality will improve the quality of life for Over the past 25 years, nearly 5,000 people have enrolled in Trusts I and II. Trust I investments total over $30.5 million, and Trust II investments total over $14.5 million. training institute that will be housed thousands of Hoosiers with disabil- Whether you are workinga family withmember, clients person to develop with a an disability estate plan or a or legal you or represent other professional, a client with in an estimated 125-room hotel in ities across the state, leading them Thea disability, Arc Master The ArcTrust Master is here Trust to help. is here to help. Muncie, Indiana where a significant to gainful employment, less reliance www.thearctrust.org 800-382-9100 percentage of the employees will be on government assistance, and most people with disabilities. importantly, more independent lives. The employees will be staffed To keep up-to-date on developing throughout the hotel in various capac- news of this exciting project, be sure ities, including management, and will to visit www.arcind.org to sign up to receive salary and benefits comparable receive our E-Newsletter and Legisla- in the industry. tive Memo/Action Alert, join The Arc The training institute will help of Indiana on Facebook and follow us people with disabilities develop job on Twitter @TheArcIN.

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Former Pacer and IU Basketball Star 2013 Calendar of Events Steve Green’s 24th Annual March 21 August 23 Golf Tournament to Benefit Self-Advocates of Indiana 2nd Annual Food Fest! The Arc of Indiana Board of Directors Meeting Monument Circle Indianapolis Indianapolis Join us for a day of golf, fun, friends August 24 April 15-17 and community giving! The Arc of Indiana The Arc of the United States Board of Directors Meeting Friday, June 21, 2013 Disability Policy Seminar Indianapolis Eagle Creek Golf Club Washington D.C. September 19 Online registration begins May 8 Self-Advocates of Indiana April 29, 2013 Self-Advocates of Indiana Board of Directors Meeting Visit www.arcind.org and State Meeting Indianapolis click on “News & Events” Indianapolis September 25 A Hole in One Anyone Can Make! May 18 The Arc of Indiana The Arc of Indiana 57th Anniversary The Arc of Indiana Board of Directors Meeting October 12 Sixth Annual Golf Ball Bounce Indianapolis The Arc of Indiana Indy Cooks Dallara Indy Car Factory At the start of our 2013 golf tournament, 1,000 numbered golf balls will be June 13 Speedway dropped from approximately 100 feet onto Eagle Creek Golf Club’s front green. Self-Advocates of Indiana The lucky participant whose golf ball lands the closest to the Board of Directors Meeting October 15-16 marked hole will win $1,000! Indianapolis Self-Advocates of Indiana The second closest numbered golf ball to the hole will Conference and receive $500, and the third closest numbered golf ball will June 21 Board of Directors Election be awarded $250. In addition, the person whose golf ball Steve Green’s 24th Annual Indianapolis lands the farthest away wins $250! Golf Outing to Benefit The Arc October 24 You do not have to be present at the tournament to win! Eagle Creek Golf Club The Arc Master Trust Tickets for the golf balls are on sale now for only $10 Indianapolis 25th Anniversary each. Please visit www.arcind.org and click on “News & Events” July 19 November 6 Self-Advocates of Indiana The Arc of Indiana Annual Annual Picnic / State Meeting Conference, Eagle Crest Picnic Area Appreciation Luncheon Indianapolis and Annual Meeting The Fountains August 2-5 Carmel The Arc of the United States December 9-10 National Convention Self-Advocates of Indiana Bellevue, Washington Board of Directors Meeting Indianapolis Classic 56 Chevy Car Raffle You could win this classic 56 Chevy! Just enter our raffle, $10 a chance, for your chance to win. Back in 2006, to celebrate The Arc’s 50th Anniversary, a generous donor gave The Arc the 1956 Chevy to commemorate the year we were founded. We have enjoyed taking the car to local events throughout the state as a way to publicize the good work of The Arc. Now we are raffling the Chevy to help raise funds for Thec. Ar You have You have goals. dreams. The winner will be announced at our 2013 Conference on November 6. You have ipmg. Purchase your raffle IPMG provides person-centered case management services through the Family Support Waiver and ticket now by visiting Community Integration and Habilitation Waiver. www.arcind.org and www.gotoipmg.com clicking on “News & Events.”

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