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Vol. 59, No. 1 www.arcind.org Winter 2015-2016

2016 Public Policy Agenda The 2016 session of the Indiana savings account for disability-related Employment Criminal Justice General Assembly will provide many expenses. Earnings on an ABLE Support legislation that Monitor and sup- opportunities to advance initiatives account would not be taxed, and increases employment port legislation that will lead to greater indepen- account funds would generally not opportunities for peo- that will identify dence for people with intellectual be considered for the supplemental ple with I/DD. people with I/DD and developmental disabilities security income (SSI) program, within the crimi- (I/DD). Following is an overview Medicaid, and other federal means- Workforce nal justice system. of The Arc of Indiana’s legislative tested benefits. Continue to sup- Monitor and support legislation priorities. Education port efforts to that will create and/or support pro- ensure a sustain- grams for people with I/DD as they 2016 Legislative Support legisla- able system that get involved in the criminal Justice tion that provides Priorities attracts and system. the opportunity maintains the direct support profes- ABLE Act for every student Support legislation that provides sional workforce. for stronger sentencing of crimes Support legisla- to earn a high school diploma with consistent curriculum requirements. Funding for committed against someone due to tion to allow fam- their disability. ilies to develop In addition, the courses required to Programs and earn a diploma need to be accessible ABLE accounts Services Crisis / Emergency in Indiana. The federal ABLE Act throughout all schools. Continue to monitor the invest- Services allows people with disabilities and Early Childhood their families to set up a special ments made in provider reimburse- Support recom- Support legisla- ments rates in 2015. mendations made tion that extends Support efforts to improve funding to FSSA by the the age for a child for programs and services which help University of to be diagnosed people with disabilities, their families New Hampshire with a develop- and service providers. regarding the need for a crisis sys- mental delay. tem for people with I/DD as well NON-PROFIT

ORGANIZATION as mental illness. The Arc supports PERMIT NO. 1715 PERMIT INDIANAPOLIS, IN U.S. POSTAGE PAID U.S. POSTAGE putting out to bid a demonstration Celebrating 60 Years project that will implement the first community-based organization regional project and then continue advocating for and serving people implementation throughout the with intellectual and developmental state. disabilities and their families. To read The Arc’s full 2016 Public Throughout 2016 The Arc will be Policy Agenda, visit www.arcind.org celebrating the important milestone of our 60th Anniversary. We will

Printed on recycled paper Printed be looking back on the history of The Arc’s Utility “… it is not where we stand, but where our accomplishments, and looking Support Program can we are going that counts.” – Joe New- forward to new goals and achieve- man, Acting President, 1955 ments. In this issue of The Arc New families with The Arc of Indiana was established in Indiana, we look back on The a dependent child, in 1956 by parents of children with Arc’s early years. and one or more intellectual and developmental dis- The Arc’s Early Years family members with abilities (I/DD) who joined together a disability, who meet to build a better and more accepting In the 1950s, small groups of par- income guidelines. world for their children. Today, the ents and other concerned individuals combined strength of local Arcs, state came together to act as voices for See Page 8 Arcs and The Arc of the United States change. At the time, little was known makes The Arc the largest national about the condition of intellectual The Arc of Indiana The St. 107 N. Pennsylvania Suite 800 Indianapolis, IN 46204 317-977-2375 Continued on page 5 The Arc of Indiana Winter 2015-2016

Self-Advocates about self-advocacy. They are hoping member and friend this November: to open a chapter soon. SAI Treasurer, “Big” John Ellinger passed away, and of Indiana Nicki Hinkle, and our administrator, he will be very missed. We honored Amanda Circle, attended the “First him, celebrated all that we accom- Mile, Last Mile Connections To plished in 2015, and made plans President’s Transit” workshop on November 13, for 2016 at our December board in which participants complete bus Corner stop accessibility assessments around meeting, December 16 and 17 at Indianapolis. The Marten House in Indianapolis. Melody Cooper, President Please follow us at our NEW Instagram Self-Advocates of Indiana We are also sad to announce that we lost a strong self-advocate, board account, SelfAdvocatesIN. Melody Cooper Hello everyone! I can’t believe that a new year has begun for Self-Advo- with Disabilities provided SAI with cates of Indiana. a scholarship which allowed us to The end of 2015 passed quickly cover the cost for eight self-advocates with SAI’s many activities. In Sep- to attend the convention. So we A View from My Window tember we held our annual con- would like to say thank you to them. Hosted by Michelle Fischer ference, “Branching Out Into the In October four self-advocates The Arc of Indiana welcomes you to listen in to A View from My Community.” Jennie Todd from the participated in a panel discussion for Window, our podcast hosted by Michelle Fischer. Indiana Institute on Disability and CareStar case managers. They spoke Visit www.arcind.org/AViewfromMyWindow to listen to the latest edition Community was our conference about customer service and what it and past broadcasts of A View from My Window, including these recent keynote speaker. Over 85 self-ad- means to be a good case manager. shows: vocates and supporters attended our On the same day we attended the conference. Governor’s Council Town Hall A View into The Arc’s Utility Support Program As soon as the conference was meetings. over, we began preparing for The In November Betty Williams A View into Celiac Disease Arc National Convention which and I spoke to an education class at was held in Indianapolis. Many SAI Indiana University, Bloomington. A View with Podcast Host Reid Moriarty chapters and members attended I also spoke at The Arc of Jackson or volunteered at the convention. County’s Annual Meeting and A View into “Just the Facts” on the The Governor’s Council for People Awards Banquet, where I spoke GrErskine Green Training Institute

Like “A View from my Window with Michelle Fischer” on Facebook Follow Michelle’s Blog – My Life and Stories Behind the Mic Join Michelle on Twitter @MFView featuring the work of Indiana artists with developmental disabilities. Supported Decision Making an Alternative to Guardianship The Arc of Indiana is partnering with the National Center for Sup- ported Decision Making to research the current guardianship environ- ment in Indiana. Derek Morris, a graduate of Ball State University and current law student at the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, is working with The Arc to review current laws and policies, as well as how supported decision making might fit within the array of supports available to people with disabilities. Supported Derek Morris decision making is an alternative to need and want to understand the guardianship that uses friends, fam- situations they face and the choices ily members and advocates to give they must make, so they can make people with disabilities the help they their own decisions.

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Executive Director’s Column We all have had recently graduated from Frank- head up our Chapter and Mem- colleagues who lin College and had met the board bership Services area. When Mark come and go. president while he was working at joined The Arc, we had just under Some we miss the local radio station. The board 4,000 members statewide; today we more than oth- was in need of a secretary, so Mark have nearly 23,000! Mark’s belief in membership and the power of collab- ers, and some immediately became a board officer oration has made a real difference in Kim Dodson we know we will and started his volunteer time with The Arc’s advocacy efforts. We have never be able to replace. As we The Arc. head into 2016, we at The Arc bid had great accomplishments with “Happy Retirement” to a dedicated In 1983, Mark joined the board Mark Kevitt the help of our grassroots effort and staff member, Mark Kevitt, who has of directors for The Arc of Indiana Always dedicated to his local membership. given so much to The Arc’s mission. and remained on the board for 23 community, Mark became involved We are sad to see Mark move years, serving in key positions as in his home town of Columbus with into retirement, but at the same All of us in the non-profit world Secretary, Treasurer and Regional The Arc of Bartholomew County in time congratulate him for years of relish it when a new fresh volunteer 1988. He has served on that board service to thousands of people with gets involved and is as dedicated to Vice President. He was part of the as well in the position of Secretary, disabilities who have benefited from the mission of the organization and leadership team that hired longtime Treasurer and Vice President. Mark his passion and dedication. He truly those we serve as much as we are. Executive Director John Dickerson and was also on the board when continues as a tireless volunteer for deserves to travel with his wonderful Mark Kevitt became involved in the local Arc and is known to hit up wife, Chris, and enjoy wonderful The Arc’s Master Trust program was The Arc in 1977, not because he had all he knows to buy ducks for their adventures across the globe. established. a personal connection, but because annual fundraiser. We know Mark will remain Helping The Arc of Indiana he had learned about The Arc and In 2006, Mark took his com- involved, as that is just his nature. its goals. These were to accomplish embark on new initiatives, he quickly mitment to The Arc’s mission a People like Mark are hard to come our mission of helping people realize caught the eye of The Arc of the step further and joined The Arc of by these days: true advocates, not their dreams of living, working, play- United States and was courted to Indiana’s staff. As a longtime advo- because of any personal gain other ing and learning in the community. serve on their board of directors, cate for issues important to people than the satisfaction of making the Mark was asked to join The Arc of which he did for 8 years, also serving with disabilities and their families, world a better place. Johnson’s County board in 1977. He as Treasurer. he was seen as the right person to Cheers to you, Mark Kevitt!

Celebrating Our Local Chapters of The Arc The following stories exemplify happy – but painting is her favorite thanks to her personal drive and the good work that is happening because it makes her feel excited. work ethic, as well as the support throughout the state thanks to local Her excitement comes from being she receives from Noble/The Arc of chapters of The Arc. able to “see her action on the paper.” Greater Indianapolis. KCARC RaeShonda attends class with Whitney loves to experience the several of her friends. After class they changing seasons and capture them Local Chapter of The Arc love to take their artwork back home in the artwork she creates. As a result, in Knox County and show it off to their friends and her finished canvases inspire others staff atKCARC . The arts program to look for the best in the world inspires the artists to create some- Nikki Goodridge around them. thing beautiful, and also inspires the to competitive community employ- staff by reminding each of them how ment, job coaching and employment they are making a difference in the follow along services. lives of the people they serve. According to Deidra Conner, Pres- The Arc of Evansville ident of The Arc of Evansville, “The collaborative efforts of Uncharted Nikki Goodridge enjoys working International, Old National Bank, at Uncharted International in Evans- and The Arc of Evansville showcases RaeShonda Davis ville’s Old National Place Wayne the great work of all three organi- Henning Atrium. Nikki enjoys greet- RaeShonda Davis loves to paint in zations and is providing a valuable ing and educating customers on the Whitney Long her “Canvas and Conversation” art work opportunity for an employee work of Uncharted International – a class. Staff from the Evansville based with a disability.” In addition to being an accom- program brings the art program to non-profit organization that focuses plished artist, Whitney has recently various locations, including Vin- its efforts in parts of the world where Noble/The Arc of been inspired to take steps to cennes, Indiana, where RaeShonda there are proportionally more people Greater Indianapolis improve her health and enjoy a who are poor, orphaned and outcast. more active lifestyle. With her Noble lives. Local Chapter of The Arc The Arc of Evansville’s Com- Community Exploration guide, they RaeShonda likes that music, in Marion and Hamilton drawing, painting, and coloring munity Job Link program, which have developed a plan to incorporate make her feel different. Music gives assisted Nikki in obtaining her job, Counties her fitness goals into the time they her energy and makes her want to provides employment services that Whitney Long is enjoying the path spend enjoying the amenities of move and drawing makes her feel connect individuals with disabilities that her life has been taking lately, Whitney’s community.

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The Arc of Indiana 2015 Annual Awards Recipients

It was an honor to recognize the outstanding people, The Arc’s Appreciation Luncheon and Annual Meeting businesses and organizations making a difference in the on December 4. Congratulations, and thank you for all lives of people with I/DD, and leaders with I/DD, at that you do, to all of our award recipients.

Outstanding Self-Advocate Award President’s Award Zach Curtis Sycamore Award, Roger Brunkow Outstanding Self-Advocate Award President Kerry Fletcher & Ella Boyd and Executive Director Kim Dodson Daniél Mize

Education Award, Evansville Vanderburg School Corporation Mark Thompson, EVSC Administration and Arc of Evansville Board Member; Dr. David Smith, EVSC Superintendent; Mary Schweizer, Community Involvement Award Ed.S., Director of Exceptional Learners; and Donna Robbins, Ad- Employment Award Innovation Award Judge Gregory Horn ministrative Coordinator of Exceptional Learners-Early Childhood Kroger, Donita King & Debbie Quarles John Goebel

Cathleen Clark Professional Service Award, Ryan Peek John Dickerson Emerging Leader Outstanding Professional Achievement Investment Grant, Jason Meyer, President Award, Carey Kelsey Suzanne, Crouch, Indiana State Auditor, and CEO of Passages who was honored with the Executive Direc- tor’s Award, was not able to attend the event.

PAGE 4 The Arc News in Indiana The Arc of Indiana Winter 2015-2016 Maximizing Personal Independence Blog Chronicles Life in the Community after Move from Nursing Home Gregory Anderson began writing couldn’t make the dinner shift last September 30, 2015 a blog in 2012 to chronicle his life night, so the company sent an aide Fiddling with Me – The company in a nursing home and his goal to who comes on the weekend. It nurse came by yesterday, and she move into his own home. worked well. We have developed a brought new sippy cups. It seems an aide who comes occasionally isn’t Greg now lives in an apartment small group of aides I can count on, which makes things much easier happy with the way I drink. She not with home and community-based for me. only brought new cups, but, I’m supports. Following are posts that told, they threw away the old ones. Greg Anderson offer insights into living as inde- May 22, 2015 So, without asking me, instead of pendently as possible with supports Lease – The rental lease for my sexual harassment complaint. In a telling that aide to adjust to me, the from caregivers. Follow Greg’s blog apartment is up in July, but I intend civil society the point should be to company forces me to adjust. That at: maximizingindependence.blogspot. to renew. I’ve lived longer by myself treat everyone the same, within some doesn’t strike me as good business com. here than I have anywhere else in broad boundaries. If she doesn’t do my life. practice. It does strike me as heavy that to every customer, she shouldn’t January 8, 2015 handed and disrespectful. Who gave May 25, 2015 do it to me. New Aide – Another new aide them the right to throw away my Roses – The rose bush outside November 10, 2015 came last night to be shown the ropes, property? I have enough challenge my apartment has roses again. After and she did just fine. She starts on getting adequate fluids – which, I Another Failure – My daytime two consecutive harsh winters, it’s a her own next week, and I think I’ll suppose, is largely my fault. I don’t aide company again failed to cover reminder of how resilient life is. be comfortable with her. need people making it even harder a shift yesterday. The scheduler told September 16, 2015 me she assigned an aide, but if the January 26, 2015 for no good reason. Family – I have two aides now aide doesn’t come, there’s nothing Long Afternoon – My daytime October 19, 2015 who’ve told me I’m part of their the company can do. Really? aide provider failed, again, to send Doors – An aide this weekend families. They’re both terrific ladies November 12, 2015 somebody out here until dinner shift shut every door in my apartment – whom I trust completely, so I’m Weeks and Years – Two years Saturday. This time, though, it did the doors to my office, my bedroom, honored they feel that close to me. ago this week, I moved into this notify the other aide provider I use both bathrooms. Who knows why. September 17, 2015 apartment. A year ago this week a of its failure before the fact. I guess October 23, 2015 Assumptions – People make conference on humanity’s future in that’s progress. Icky – assumptions about other people. There’s a worker at the space that I helped create was held March 17, 2015 They especially make assumptions store I go to about every week who in Hawaii. Notes – Notes have been placed about disabled persons, often assum- regularly comes up to me, hugs me, December 8, 2015 around my apartment, reminding ing the disabled are less intelligent, tells me I’m sweet, and calls me some Christmas Time – My aide my aides to do things they should be less capable than they are. Even affectionate name. I realize its part Dennise has gotten some Christmas doing anyway. It gives the place an physicians and other healthcare of her job to be friendly, and she no decorations for my apartment. It’s institutional feel, but I guess it’s okay. professionals too often make such doubt has the best intentions, but if looking pretty good. May 5, 2015 assumptions. They should know a man treated her the way she treats Aide Shift – My regular aide better. me, she might have grounds for a

Celebrating 60 Years, from page 1 disabilities (I/DD) or its causes. There were virtually no programs or activities in communities to assist in 1947 – Parent group formed in year for each 25 members of a local 1964 – Owen Wemhoff hired as first the development and care of children South Bend chapter. Executive Director and serves 3 years. and adults with I/DD or to support 1952 – First discussions and attempt 1957 – Landmark legislation passed 1965 – Founding of what would families. at establishing a regional/state orga- authorizing comprehensive study become Youth IARC movement. Law enacted mandating PKU testing of It was common at that time nization. Joe Newman, South Bend, on I/DD. The Arc begins a summer all newborns. for doctors to tell parents that the chosen as first leader/president. camping program. 12 local groups 1966 – 63 local chapters in 59 coun- best place for their child was in an 1954 – 18 local groups in Indiana. affiliated ties with individual memberships institution. Like every parent of any 1955 – Representatives from 9 groups 1960 – “Face of a Child” television at 4,600. child, they wanted more for their meet to discuss forming state orga- series of 8 half-hour programs aired. children. They wanted their children 1967 – Stop Measles Campaign nization following first legislative Riley Hospital clinic established. developed. to lead fulfilling lives out in the success – authorization of schools 1961 – Legislation establishes Divi- 1969 – Co-sponsor Indiana’s first community and not shuttered away to establish programs for children Special Olympics in Indianapolis. in dark institutions. Emboldened by with I/DD. sion on Mental Retardation within their collective desire to raise their the Department of Mental Health. Law passed mandating education children at home and their refusal to 1956 – First meeting of what would for all school aged children with become The Arc of Indiana takes 1963 – Office opened in Indianap- disabilities in 1973-74 school year. accept that institutionalization was olis. Volunteer Ilene Younger hired the only option, The Arc’s founders place September 25. Otto Hughes 1970 – Initiated 3-year residential as Executive Secretary. Legislation came together to fight for a better of Bloomington elected President services project that would serve as enacted to provide funding for the life for their children. It was in that and Constitution adopted. Chapter a catalyst for the development of development of local programs. community residential programs. spirit that The Arc was born. Fees/Membership dues set at $5 per

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Just the Facts on the Erskine Green Training Institute The Arc’s Erskine Green Training You have to live in Muncie rehabilitation counselor or apply for which option is best for you at Institute, located in Muncie, Indi- to attend. False! financing through a bank. 765.747.1577 ext. 21577 ana, is a postsecondary education The training institute is open to Students are encouraged to meet There is an age limit. Wrong program that provides vocational any students, regardless of where with a VR Counselor as soon as again! training in the hospitality, food ser- they live. Indiana residents receive possible to see if they qualify for VR Students must be at least 18 and vice and health care fields. There are first priority; but the room and board funding. Scholarship information have exited high school. That’s it! many interesting questions that have package is available so that students is available on the Erskine Green come up as we’ve traveled the state may live in the hotel, as one would a Training Institute website:www. The focus is only on job skills. speaking with educators, parents, dorm or residence hall at a traditional erskinegreeninstitute.org No. prospective students, employment university, while they take classes. Financial assistance may be avail- In addition to learning valuable service providers, local chapters of able to students or their guardians vocational skills to find employment The Arc, vocational rehabilitation There’s no financial assistance by applying for a consumer loan or and maintain a job, students will offices and more. We’ve decided to available. Not True! credit card through First Merchants learn all sorts of soft skills such as give you some important facts in Students may apply for scholar- Bank in Muncie, Indiana. Please resume development, interview one fell swoop and hope to answer ship funds from a variety of sources, contact Ben Studebaker to discuss skills, communication, using public questions YOU may have. work with their local vocational Continued on page 7

Meet the Erskine Green Training Institute Instructional Team The Arc not only advocates for Brittany Bales, Instructor in Psychology. Growing up with an Sarah became passionate about change, we are working to be part older sibling with Down syndrome, working with those with I/DD after of that change by establishing the Grace’s personal experiences have participating in Best Buddies, train- Erskine Green Training Institute. inspired her in her career choices. ing therapy dogs and working as a This postsecondary education pro- Prior to joining the Institute team, direct support professional. This led gram provides vocational training for Grace worked as a direct support her to Purdue University where she employment in the hospitality, food professional for a service provider obtained a BA in Special Education. service and healthcare fields. The first for individuals with disabilities. Sarah comes to the Institute after class was welcomed by the Institute Daniel Gurulé, teaching special education in the instructional team and nurse Manny Student Support Specialist public school system. Standish on January 11, 2016. Manny Standish, Nurse Visit www.erskinegreeninstitute. org for information on upcoming Born and raised in Muncie, sessions. Indiana, Brittany graduated from Megan Stevenson, Director Ball State University with a BA in Special Education. She continued her education immediately after completing her BA and received a MA in Special Education and a special education director’s license. She taught in Muncie Community Schools for five years before joining the Institute team as an instructor. Daniel attended New Mexico She is currently pursuing a doctoral State University and majored in Manny is a graduate from Purdue degree at Ball State University in Special Education. Over the last nine University with a degree in nursing. Educational Leadership. years he was employed by DAMAR Prior to moving to Muncie, she Services Inc. working with young worked as an RN on the Progressive Grace Clark, men with autism, helping them to Care Unit at IU Arnett Hospital in Megan received her bachelor’s Student Support Specialist and master’s degrees from Ball State develop the skills needed to obtain Lafayette. Manny is passionate for University. Her bachelor’s degree is employment and independence. those with a variety of disabilities in special education with a major in Sarah Lambert, Instructor as she has grown up with a brother intense interventions and a minor who has ASD. Also, while living in in mild interventions; her master’s Lafayette, Manny worked for Cor- degree is in applied behavior anal- nerstone Autism Center where she ysis. She began her career as a high did ABA therapy for children who school special education teacher and have ASD. transition coordinator where she trained, placed and oversaw students working in the community. After teaching, Megan worked as a Special Education Specialist with HANDS Grace is a graduate of Indiana in Autism® Interdisciplinary Training Wesleyan University with a degree and Resource Center. PAGE 6 The Arc News in Indiana The Arc of Indiana Winter 2015-2016

The Arc’s Financial Outlook Center for The Sky is Not Falling Kevin D. Hampton, Diamond Capital Management Future The Arc Master Trust, or Trust I, with his ranting about the sky falling. Positives The correction was was established in 1988 as a way for They were convinced he had lost his long overdue! The consumer dis- Planning families to ensure that even after they mind! Until, the aliens landed and cretionary and healthcare (primarily were gone, they would be able to invaded the town. biotech industry) sectors were the New Website Features provide for their loved ones. Funds The invasion turned out to be best performers for roughly the past There are 600,000-700,000 families provided for in The Arc Master Trust more of a search and rescue. You see, eighteen months. The US economy in the United States in which an adult are placed into the Trust I pool at The the aliens made an annual pilgrim- continues to exhibit strength with with an intellectual and/or develop- National Bank of Indianapolis. The age to the town to collect walnuts only hints (very slight) that a slow- mental disability (I/DD) is living with National Bank of Indianapolis was in route to their summer home. down is on the horizon. aging family members, and there is founded in 1993 and was granted In their haste to leave, the father Conclusion The bull-run is not no plan for the individual’s future. full trust powers in 1994. In 1995 leaves his son behind, all alone on over! I repeat, the bull may be trot- The Arc’s Center for Future Planning the growing demand for personal a foreign planet. When they realize ting, but the RUN IS NOT OVER! supports and encourages adults with trust and equity money management he’s missing, they scour the universe Expect periodic ebb-and-flow and I/DD and their families to plan for services led to the development of trying to find the little one and create more channel expansion versus huge the future. the full-service Wealth Management widespread panic when they return swings in either direction. However, The Center offers a website Division. Soon after the Wealth with ray-guns blazing, taking no just as we learned from Chicken that provides information and Management Division was formed, prisoners! In short, they overacted to Little, remember that the sky is not practical assistance to families and the investment arm of Wealth Man- a situation that was easily corrected. falling, and it is important not to individuals with I/DD on areas agement was renamed Diamond By the way, this is not the rantings overact to situations that will be such as person-centered planning, Capital Management. of someone forced to watch animated corrected. decision-making, housing options, Kevin Hampton, Diamond movies with his children! This is a Trust Deposits financial planning, employment and Capital Management Vice Presi- correlation between the movie and daily activities and making social dent and Senior Portfolio Manager, the late summer sell-off and volatility At the end of the third quarter, connections. The website also features works to ensure that The Arc’s large to follow in subsequent months. the total value of the invested Trust I stories of people and families who have fund was $17,143,105 and the total trust corpus is invested in a highly What Happened The approxi- created future plans or who are in the value of the invested Trust II fund diverse, well-performing yet prudent mate 12.0% correction from August planning process. was $21,238,674. These amounts portfolio consisting of mutual equity 17th to August 25th was a correction, include market gains/losses, inter- The Center Total on deposit for funds, mutual bond funds and a not a crisis. Market participants, est and dividend earnings. Total on the Trust was $56,919,614. recently small percentage of money market especially retail and novice traders, deposit with The National Bank of launched a new “Build Your Plan” funds. He joined The National Bank overacted to the potential effects of Indianapolis for the Trust II check- tool feature to the website which will of Indianapolis in December, 2000 slowing economic growth in China, ing account was $18,205,589 and allow families to create accounts and and has over 25 years of experience the ongoing Greek saga, anticipated begin to develop their plans within the total on deposit for the Trust in the financial services and invest- Fed rate increase, etc. This correction the Center. I checking account was $332,246. ment industries. Following is Kevin’s was long overdue and the sky is not Total on deposit for the Trust was Finally, the Center also offers webi- commentary on the financial outlook falling! $56,919,614. nars to chapters of The Arc and other as 2016 begins. Concerns While it is obvious professionals who support people with In late August and much of Sep- that some of our trading partners are Disbursements I/DD to help them learn how to assist tember I was reminded of the 2005 families in the future planning process. in the midst of fiscal and economic There were a total of 1,412 Disney movie, Chicken Little. In the You can learn more about the resources challenges, the US economy contin- disbursements for Trust beneficia- that the Center for Future Planning movie, this wimpy little chicken is hit ues to demonstrate signs of strength. ries made in the third quarter of provides at futureplanning.thearc. on the head with an invisible panel The biggest challenges to ongoing 2015, totaling $1,152,379. There org. Please contact us to learn more from a flying saucer while making a US expansion are being created in were 1,764 disbursements totaling of the Center’s plans to develop more feeble attempt to play baseball. The the foreign markets, primarily the $1,020,152 made in the third quarter resources and training opportunities. entire town thought he was crazy emerging sector. of 2014.

Just the Facts, continued from page 6 transportation, and independent Every student will be able to attend their training session as long You have to be out of high living; and will have the option to return to their home community as they live within a 60-mile radius school before you can apply. participate in as many extra-curric- to work with a local job coach or of the Institute and have reliable Incorrect. employment specialist to help them transportation. ular activities as they choose. Want Students may apply while in high find work where they choose to live to pick up conversational Spanish? You have to have a high school so that they may prepare for Love sports or music? There will be and where they have friends, family school diploma to attend. a more seamless transition into their lots of scheduled activities outside of and other supports. Untrue. postsecondary program of choice the classroom and internship sched- All students are required The Erskine Green Training Insti- with the Institute. ule to allow for personal growth and to live at the hotel for the tute accepts applicants regardless of development. If there are questions that we hav- duration of their program. whether or not they have earned a Seeing a pattern here? en’t addressed here, please drop us a You will have to work at the high school diploma. Students may line at: [email protected]. hotel or restaurant after No again! have exited their secondary schooling We’re always happy to hear from you! completing the program. Students may choose to com- with a certificate of completion or Fiction. mute from home to participate and may have even dropped out.

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The Arc Utility Support Program The Arc of Indiana’s new Utility • Families receiving or eligible members, family’s monthly income Support Program can help with for Indiana’s Children’s Special and indication of need for utility utility bills and more for families Health Care Services program assistance. with a dependent child, one or more Eligible Utility Support Application family members with a disability, and income at or below 250% of Services The Utility Support Program the federal poverty level. • Up to two months heating or Application can be found on The Arc of Indiana’s website at: www.arcind. Eligibility Requirements cooling utility bill assistance • Deposit assistance to begin org/news/utility-support-program • Family with a dependent child services Eligibility Review Process under the age of 18 • Funding to prevent Eddie Gill • One or more residents in The Arc’s Utility Support Program disconnection of services Coordinator will complete the eligi- household must have a • Funding to reactivate services disability bility review process and develop a to Host • Funding to cover utility debt plan regarding what services will be • Thirty days income verification back to one year from date of provided. All payments will be pro- The Arc of • Family income at or below application vided directly to the utility company. 250% of federal poverty level 2 person household – $39,825 Referral Process Contact Indiana Golf 3 person household – $50,225 Families who believe they may be To apply for assistance, or for 4 person household – $60,625 eligible for assistance should contact questions or additional information Tournament 5 person household – $71,025 The Arc’s Utility Support Program regarding the Utility Support Pro- 6 person household – $81,425 The Arc of Indiana is excited to Coordinator. gram, please contact: announce that former Indiana Pacer, Target Families to The First Steps System Point of Gina DeWilde Eddie Gill, will be following in the Utility Support Program Receive Services Entry (SPOE) and service providers Coordinator footsteps of Steve Green and Carl • Families served or eligible for may refer families by providing The [email protected] Erskine by hosting our annual golf First Steps Services Arc with pages 1-3 of the family’s 800-573-9816 tournament. This annual tourna- First Steps Enrollment Form, or Fax: 800-573-9816 ment to benefit The Arc was started • Families receiving or on a by submitting information which 26 years ago by baseball legend Carl waiting list for Medicaid includes a listing of household Erskine. Steve took over and hosted Waiver Services for 24 years before stepping down to spend more time with family. We are thrilled that Eddie has agreed to Chapters of The Arc Recognized help us continue the fine tradition that Carl and Steve began. for Membership Campaign Effort Eddie grew up in Colorado and Four years ago The Arc challenged members. Chapters who helped Each year we present two “Trav- was named the MVP for the 1999 its local chapters to double statewide make this happen were recognized eling Trophies,” with a 1956 Chevy Men’s Basket- ball Tournament while playing for membership to 20,000 members. At at the December Appreciation on top to symbolize our earliest . After college, the end of 2014 Indiana chapters of Luncheon. beginning, to recognize chapters he played for the New Jersey Nets, The Arc reported 21,511 members that recruit the most new members “Top Achievers,” those chapters , Portland Trail statewide. to The Arc. who met or exceeded the goal of Blazers, , Seattle One trophy is presented to the In 2015, as The Arc began its recruiting 49 or more new members Super Sonics and our own Indiana chapter that recruits the most annual membership campaign, the included: Pacers. He resides in Zionsville members, and the second trophy is membership committee set a new Easter Seals Arc of Northeast with his wife Marissa and their two awarded to the chapter that recruits two-year goal for 2015 and 2016 Indiana children. KCARC the most new members based on per to grow membership to 25,000 – The Arc of Knox County The Arc of Bartholomew County thousand population. This year’s Mark your calendars now to members statewide. The Arc of Evansville recipients were Noble / The Arc of attend Eddie’s inaugural golf tour- In this year’s statewide campaign The Arc of Greater Boone County Greater Indianapolis and The Arc nament on June 17. our chapters recruited 1,326 new The Arc of Shelby County Noble County Foundations. Join The Arc! If there is a chapter of The Arc in your county, you can join The Arc through your local chapter. When you join at the local level you also become a member of The Arc of Indiana and The Arc US. You can also join as an “at large” member of the Arc of Indiana and The Arc US. Visit www.arcind.org/about-the- arc/join-the-arc for information Six Top Achiever chapters each recruited 49 Traveling Trophy winner, Noble / Traveling Trophy winner, The Arc Noble County Foundations or to join The Arc. or more new members. The Arc of Greater Indianapolis

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