Evansville-Vanderburgh Advisory Board on Disability Services

06/11/2026

Join us on July 6 at 7:00 PM for a virtual presentation, Preparing for Adulthood on the Autism Spectrum, where we'll explore important steps families and caregivers can take to prepare for the future.

Topics include:
✅ Financial planning tools
✅ Supported decision-making and guardianship options
✅ Government benefits and services
✅ Long-term support resources
✅ Planning for greater independence and quality of life

Whether your loved one is approaching adulthood or you're planning ahead, this session will provide valuable information to help you navigate the journey with confidence.

📅 July 6, 2026
🕖 7:00 PM ET
💻 Virtual

Register at: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/autismsocietyofindiana/event/preparingforadulthoodontheautismspectrum-july2026/

05/31/2026

Splash into summer with Monthly Mingle!
• Burdette Park Swimming to cool off
• High Score Player Two Classic Arcade for retro vibes
• Walther’s Golf & Fun for mini golf and more
Mark your calendar and tag your crew because your Evansville nights just got fun!

05/12/2026

We’re proud to share that Indiana’s leading disability advocacy organizations, including The Arc of Indiana, have come together to launch the Indiana Disability Alliance, a new statewide coalition dedicated to advancing policies that promote independence, inclusion, and opportunity for people with disabilities and their families across our state.

This coalition comes at a critical time as advocates nationwide monitor discussions around Medicaid funding and policy changes that could impact access to Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS). Protecting these essential supports is vital to ensuring individuals can live, work, and thrive in their communities.

The Alliance brings together these respected organizations:

Autism Society of Indiana
Down Syndrome Indiana
FUSE
Independence Indiana, an association of Indiana Centers for Independent Living
Indiana Family to Family
Indiana Statewide Independent Living Council - INSILC
Self-Advocates of Indiana
The Arc of Indiana

Read the full announcement here: arcind.org/news/indiana-disability-alliance/

05/09/2026

Very important information!!!

05/07/2026

Here is another event this May for our sensory families! Alyssa Pierce with Tri-State Neurodivergent Families will be here to lead a supportive play date for families with little ones on the spectrum. Sunday, May 24th from 1-3pm we will offer discounted $12 admission to those coming to play during this event. 💙

05/04/2026

Victory for disability rights in Indiana! - We’re pleased to share that Attorney General Todd Rokita has withdrawn Indiana from Texas v. Kennedy—a lawsuit that challenged key protections under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Thank you to the organizations, families, and self-advocates who share in this victory. We are grateful to the attorney general and his staff for the careful attention they devoted to hearing our shared concerns over the past several months. Their openness to listening thoughtfully to people with disabilities, families, and the broader disability community showed a genuine commitment to understanding every perspective before making this final decision.

The Attorney General’s decision underscores the core principles of Section 504 and Olmstead v. L.C., that people with disabilities should have the opportunity to live, work, and participate fully in their communities. Maintaining a strong system of community-based services is consistent with federal law and Indiana’s decades-long transition away from institutional care.

The Arc looks forward to continuing its work with the Attorney General and other state leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders to strengthen supports for people with disabilities and to uphold the principles of inclusion, independence, and community integration.

Read our full statement here: https://www.arcind.org/?p=24475

04/10/2026

02/07/2026

02/06/2026

Optimal Access and USI are back at it again with the Rethinking Autism Conference on March 19th and 20th. Event details are listed below.

02/06/2026

1.29.26. FRIENDLY HEADS UP:
Our Autism Support Program will be *open for applications* beginning this Sunday, February 1, 2026.

•All applications must be submitted by February 27, 2026, to be considered by our board of directors.

•Families in IN, IL, & KY are eligible to apply with our name change due to our expanded coverage to the tri-state area.

•A link will be posted on our social media and our website beginning Sunday, February 1.
•FAQ regarding this program can be found on our website:
https://autismeveryone.org/programs/autism-support-program/