Indiana APSE: Advancing Employment, Connecting People

09/10/2026

Join CCLC's Southwest Indiana Family Network at the 2026 Indiana Family Engagement Summit, where families, educators, and community partners from across Indiana will come together to learn, connect, and share strategies that support student success. Gain practical insights for building strong partnerships that help children and families thrive.

• Format: Virtual Keynote and In-Person Networking
• Cost: Free
• Topics Include: Communication Tools, The Brain and Emotional Regulation, Digital Wellbeing, School Safety

Register for the Indiana Family Engagement Summit: go.iu.edu/HSmB8X

09/02/2026

Nominations for 3rd Quarter Spotlights are Now Open!

Are you working with someone who embodies the very best qualities of an Employment Support Staff and you want to recognize them for their hard work? Here is your chance!

Nominate a co-worker, a supervisor, or any other employment support staff that goes above and beyond in the things they do for individuals every day! The winner will get $100 and a feature on the website!

Hurry, nominations close on September 30th.

Nominate Here: https://www.inapse.org/awards

09/01/2026

Interested in supporting some upcoming startups serving the disability and neurodivergent community? Come watch an awesome pitch competition hosted by 2Gether today from 3-5pm.

Register here:

https://zoom.us/meeting/register/jrU8tnd6RRicLEa-s_HLJw #/registration

*INAPSE is not affiliated with 2Gether or their competition*

08/01/2026

Are you a person with a disability? The Indiana Statewide Independent Living Council (INSILC) wants to hear from you! Register online for the virtual input forums by clicking the QR code in the flyer.

07/29/2026

🤝Become a Hoosiers Hiring Hoosiers Partner 🤝

Your business already makes a difference in your community, why not be recognized for it?

Become a Hoosiers Hiring Hoosiers partner and join Indiana employers who recognize the value that individuals with disabilities bring to the workplace. Inclusive hiring helps businesses grow stronger teams, expand their talent pool, and make a positive impact in their communities.

Partners can apply to receive a Hoosiers Hiring Hoosiers window cling to proudly display their commitment to an inclusive workforce.

Interested in becoming a partner? Visit www.inapse.org/hoosiershiringhoosiers

Hoosiers Hiring Hoosiers is a campaign that celebrates Indiana businesses that hire and support people with disabilities in the workforce.

07/27/2026

Congratulations to Gunnar Crispen, recipient of the Indiana APSE Spring Student Spotlight Award!

This award recognizes a student or recent graduate with a disability who demonstrates outstanding growth, self-advocacy, resilience, and progress toward greater independence.

Gunnar was selected for his exceptional determination, leadership, and commitment to creating more inclusive communities. Throughout his educational journey, he has been a strong advocate for himself and others, embraced leadership opportunities, and worked to advance accessibility both on campus and in the broader community.

His perseverance, compassion, and passion for inclusion continue to make a meaningful impact. Indiana APSE is proud to honor Gunnar for his dedication to ensuring everyone has the opportunity and support to succeed.

👏 Join us in celebrating Gunnar Crispen and his outstanding achievements in advocacy, accessibility, and leadership!

07/26/2026

For students interested in healthcare-related training, this is a big opportunity.
EGTI has 8 spots available in the Riley Children’s Hospital training program, with the full cost covered through grant funding.

There are 2 scholarship spots for each of the following programs:
- Kitchen Cook
- Nutrition Services
- Environmental Services
- Inventory Distribution

Students can build workplace skills, routines, confidence, and hands-on experience in a real healthcare environment.

Fall term begins September 28, and spots are limited, so apply today 👉https://www.erskinegreeninstitute.org/become-a-student/admission/

07/23/2026

Indiana Vocational Rehabilitation is rolling out updates to Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) for Fall 2026, bringing clearer timelines, expanded funding, and a stronger focus on students’ career goals. Key changes include standardized authorization dates, streamlined service levels, and improved coordination between VR, schools, and providers.

These updates are designed to make transition services more predictable, accessible, and meaningful as students prepare for life after high school.

Learn more about what these changes mean for students, families, educators, and providers in the latest Transition Trends article by Jonathan Kraeszig, Director of Youth Services at Indiana Vocational Rehabilitation.

www.inapse.org/blog/2026/8/6/updates-to-preets-what-families-students-and-schools-need-to-know-transition-trends-summer-2026

Indiana Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) is making important improvements to PreEmployment Transition Services (PreETS) to better support students with disabilities as they plan for life after high school. These updates focus on clearer timelines, improved coordination, and services that are more conn

07/22/2026

🌟 Hoosiers Hiring Hoosiers Spotlight 🌟

At Garnish Catering Bloomington, great food isn't the only thing they're serving; they're creating opportunities.

We're excited to recognize Garnish Catering for their commitment to inclusive hiring through the Hoosiers Hiring Hoosiers initiative. Their partnership has helped open the door to meaningful employment for Aleksander Tirey, whose talents, dedication, and hard work are making a positive impact on the team.

When businesses like Garnish Catering invest in people, they strengthen their workplace, their community, and Indiana's workforce. Aleksander's success is a reminder that inclusive hiring isn't just the right thing to do; it's good for business.

Thank you, Garnish Catering, for seeing ability, creating opportunity, and helping build a more inclusive Indiana.

Find all of our partner businesses here: www.inapse.org/hoosiershiringhoosiers

07/22/2026

It really does feel like everything, everywhere, all at once.

New Medicaid Waiver rules go into effect August 1. The state has announced a rate reduction for live-in caregivers who provide waiver services. FSSA has also released its implementation plan for Medicaid work requirements.

That is a lot of information. And we know it is confusing.

In this special edition of Ask The Arc, we will talk through:
• Who can be a paid caregiver under the new waiver rules
• The live-in caregiver rate reduction and what it really means
• Medicaid work requirements

We know individuals, families, caregivers, and providers have questions, so please join us for this live webinar and get your questions answered.

Register here: https://bit.ly/Ask_the_Arc