State Of Indiana Ombudsman for the DD population. Receives, investigates, and attempts to resolve complaints made by or on behalf of DD individuals served by a Medicaid Waiver.

State of Indiana Ombudsman for DD individuals on a Medicaid Waiver including the Autism Waiver.

The mission of Bridges is to provide the services necessary to allow individuals with disabilities, with the support of their families and friends, to live, learn and work where they choose within the community.

Services available for persons with developmental disabilities are community based, residential alternatives to placement in state institutions and health facilities. Programs support independent living in the least restrictive setting possible and are based on a Person-Centered Planning process.

A not-for-profit coalition of many statewide, regional and local organizations representing volunteers, advocates, providers and consumers of programs for people with disabilities.

Provides care and services to the elderly; The Division of Disability, Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DDARS) exists to inform, protect, and serve older adults and individuals with disabilities and their families, in need of human services, resources, or support to attain employment and self-sufficiency or to maintain independence. DDARS will aggressively assist citizens of Indiana, regardless of the severity of disability, to become employed and to live in the least restrictive and most appropriate environment possible.

State agency that oversees the implementation of education laws pertaining to students with disabilities ages 3-21.

Operates State mental health hospitals, licenses inpatient psychiatric hospitals, and certifies all community mental health centers and addiction treatment services.

Indiana's First Steps System provides early intervention for families which have infants and toddlers with developmental delays or who show signs of being at-risk to have certain delays in the future.

The goal of First Steps is to help Hoosier families make sure their infants and toddlers receive services now to help them in the future.

Indiana's First Steps is a family-centered, coordinated system to serve children from birth to age 3 who have disabilities and/or who are developmentally vulnerable.

To assure that all Indiana families with infants and toddlers experiencing developmental delays or disabilities have access to early intervention services close to home when they need them. This is accomplished through the implementation of a comprehensive, coordinated statewide system of local interagency councils called first steps.

Independent state agency that disseminates federal funds to support planning, collaboration, research and advocacy to empower individuals with disabilities and their families.

ICOIL oversees independent living services throughout the state and works with the Family and Social Services Administration’s Division of Disability, Aging and Rehabilitative Services toward developing a state plan for independent living. Members of ICOIL are appointed by the Governor. There are eight centers for independent living in Indiana that provide advocacy, information and referral, training and peer counseling.

State agency

The mission of the Indiana Department of Insurance is: to protect Indiana's insurance consumers by monitoring and regulating the financial and market conduct activities of insurance companies and agents.

Serves Bartholomew, Brown, Jennings, Jefferson, Decatur, Franklin, Dearborn, Switzerland,Ripley and Ohio counties

The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration acts as the safety net for nearly a million Hoosiers -- about one in every six people in the state. FSSA works with Indiana's families, children, senior citizens, people with disabilities and people with mental illness, providing services to promote self-sufficiency, independence, prevention, health and safety.

The IPAS mission is to protect and promote the rights of individuals with disabilities, through empowerment and advocacy.

"The Indiana State Department of Health supports Indiana's economic prosperity and quality of
life by promoting, protecting and providing for the health of Hoosiers in their communities."

Legislative body made up of state senators, representatives, and lay members who meet to specifically review system needs and service issues,and to develop legislation. Impacts individuals across the autism spectrum.

Finances medical services for low-income eligible Indiana residents regardless of a disability. To apply for regular Medicaid, contact your local county Division of Family and Children Office.