Self-Advocates of Indiana

05/11/2026

We’re proud to share that Indiana’s leading disability advocacy organizations, including Self-Advocates 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/

05/05/2026

Primary Election Day in Indiana is today! Polls will be open 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. local time. If you experience issues while trying to cast your vote, there are things you can do!

1. Call the Election Protection Hotline at 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683) and talk to an advocate. They can help you understand your options.
2. If you are told you can't vote, ask the poll worker for a PROVISIONAL BALLOT. This ballot will be counted after your issue is fixed. It is your responsibility to resolve the issue within ten days.
3. If you feel your right to vote was violated due to your disability, call IDR.

Download IDR's "Your Voting Rights in Indiana: A Voting Guide for Hoosiers with Disabilities" athttps://www.in.gov/idr/files/IDR-Your-Voting-Rights-in-Indiana-PL-2026.03.pdf on your phone, and take it (and your photo ID!) to your polling location today!

05/05/2026

The Arc of Indiana is hosting a 10-week webinar series in partnership with The Arc of the United States, The Arc of San Francisco and AT&T to support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) develop the skills and confidence to safely and effectively participate in digital life. These webinars will take place on Tuesdays from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. EST, March 3rd to May 5th.

Today’s topic will be Digital Citizenship

Click the link below to register!

https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_14mNQCnjQIevii7qXQEWMw

05/04/2026

Thanks to The Arc of Indiana, self-advocates, families, and other advocacy organizations who helped make this victory happen!

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

05/01/2026

SAI Newsletter May 2026 - https://mailchi.mp/arcind/sai-newsletter-may-2026

04/28/2026

The Arc of Indiana is hosting a 10-week webinar series in partnership with The Arc of the United States, The Arc of San Francisco and AT&T to support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) develop the skills and confidence to safely and effectively participate in digital life. These webinars will take place on Tuesdays from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. EST, March 3rd to May 5th.

Today’s topic will be Avoiding Relationship Scams and Exploitation

Click the link below to register!

https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_14mNQCnjQIevii7qXQEWMw

04/21/2026

The Arc of Indiana is hosting a 10-week webinar series in partnership with The Arc of the United States, The Arc of San Francisco and AT&T to support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) develop the skills and confidence to safely and effectively participate in digital life. These webinars will take place on Tuesdays from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. EST, March 3rd to May 5th.

Today’s topic will be Online Safety

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https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_14mNQCnjQIevii7qXQEWMw

04/16/2026

Big congratulations to Shawn Fulton, who was honored by INAPSE today with the 2026 Lois Curtis Personal Achievement Award. Shawn is a longtime leader in the self-advocate movement and serves The Arc of Indiana as the Advocacy, Engagement, & Education manager.

Lois Curtis was an American artist and the lead plaintiff in the U.S. Supreme Court Olmstead Decision case, which holds that unjustified segregation of people with disabilities is discriminatory and a breach of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

She, like Shawn, was a trailblazer, and we are so proud of him for his journey and his accomplishments. Congratulations, Shawn!

04/14/2026

The Arc of Indiana is hosting a 10-week webinar series in partnership with The Arc of the United States, The Arc of San Francisco and AT&T to support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) develop the skills and confidence to safely and effectively participate in digital life. These webinars will take place on Tuesdays from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. EST, March 3rd to May 5th.

Today’s topic will be Mobile Device Basics (iOS)

Click the link below to register!

https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_14mNQCnjQIevii7qXQEWMw

04/07/2026

The Arc of Indiana is hosting a 10-week webinar series in partnership with The Arc of the United States, The Arc of San Francisco and AT&T to support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) develop the skills and confidence to safely and effectively participate in digital life. These webinars will take place on Tuesdays from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. EST, March 3rd to May 5th.

Today’s topic will be Mobile Device Basics (Android)

Click the link below to register!

https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_14mNQCnjQIevii7qXQEWMw