ABA Services, Inc.
10584 Tremont Circle
Fishers, IN 46038
(317) 577-3797; (317) 842-5911 (fax)
Email: sherry.abaservicesinc | at | insightbb.com
Web: http://www.abaservicesinc.com/
About Special Kids
Cindy Robinson
7172 Graham Road, Suite 100
Indianapolis, IN 46250
(317) 257-8683; (800) 964-4746; (317) 251-7488 (fax)
Email: familynetw | at | aboutspecialkids.org
Web: http://www.aboutspecialkids.org
A parent to parent organization that provides peer support, information and referral, and training opportunities for families of children with special needs.
Adaptive ABA, Inc.
Dewayna Watts
405 West Wayne St.
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
(260) 422-3717
Email: dewayna | at | adaptiveaba.com
Web: http://adaptiveaba.com
Build. Grow. Reach. Pre-school for children diagnosed with learning, communication, or developmental delays, including Autism Specturm Disorder. Ages 2 1/2-7. Structured individualized learning.
American Foundation for the Blind-Midwest
401 N. Michigan Avenue, Suite 350
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 396-4420
Email: chicago | at | afb.net
Web: www.afb.org
Anna’s Celebration of Life Foundation
Contact: Julie Molloy
P.O. Box 17730
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 223-1663
Email: julie | at | annascelebrationoflife.com
Website: http://www.annascelebrationoflife.com
We try to provide a wide variety of life building items that might not otherwise be obtainable to some special needs children.
Applied Behavior Center of Indiana
Ken Turney
82nd Street & Clearvista Pkwy
Indianapolis, IN 46256
(317) 577-3797; (317) 842-5911 (fax)
Email: abaservicesinc | at | insightbb.com
The Applied Behavior Center of Indiana is a private non-profit organization serving children with autism and their families, The goal for students is to learn to communicate effectively, become increasingly independent, interact appropriately with others, and enjoy their learning experiences.
The Arc of Indiana
John Dickerson
107 N. Pennsylvania St., Suite 800
Indianapolis, IN 46204
(317) 977-2375; (317) 977-2385 (fax)
Email: thearc | at | arcind.org
Web: http://www.arcind.org
We work to empower families of loved ones with developmental disabiltiies with information and resources; empower self-advocates to be independent to the greatest extent possible; and inspire positive change in public policy and public attitudes.
Asperger/High-functioning Autism Parent Group
Christine Guth
406 South 7th Street
Goshen, IN 46526
406 South 7th Street
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 534-2718; (574) 825-1460
Email: christine | at | adnetonline.org
This group is for parents of children and young people with Asperger Syndrome, high-functioning autism, and PDD-NOS. Educators, grandparents, and other concerned adults are also welcome. Meetings 7 p.m., first Monday of the month, 602 South 8th Street, Goshen, IN.
ATTAIN, Inc. (Technology Related Assistance)
32 East Washington Street
Indianapolis, IN 46219
(317) 486-8808; (800) 528-8246 (in IN)
Web: www.attaininc.org
ATTIC, INC.
Pat Stewart and/or Ruth Kimberley
1721 Washington Avenue
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 886-0575; (800) 962-8842; (812) 886-1128 (fax)
Email: INATTIC1 | at | aol.com and/or RK1021 | at | aol.com
Web: www.theattic.org
ATTIC is a nonprofit, non-residential, community-based, consumer-controlled, cross-disability organization which provides services and promotes activities to assist people with significant disabilities (and/or their families) in leading integrated, self-directed, productive lives.
Autism/Asperger Support Group
Alishia MacKinnon
1024 Evelyn Way
Lebanon, IN 46052
(765) 483-1267; (765) 336-1949
Email: alishiamackinnon | at | sbcglobal.net
I am the facilitator of a support group for parents, grandparents and caregivers of children or people on the Autism Spectrum. We meet the third Wednesday of every month, except for in the summer.
The Autism Center, Inc.
Mary Rosswurm, Director
12726 Hamilton Crossing Blvd
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 249-2242; (317)938-1098; (317) 249-2248 (fax)
Email: maryr | at | littlestarschool.com
Web: http://www.littlestarcenter.com
Mild Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (mHBOT) and ABA/Verbal Behavior Services.
Autism Counseling & Behavior Consultation
Kelly Ernsperger
6515 E. 82nd Street, Suite 110
Indianapolis, IN 46250
(317) 596-1966; (317) 598-0802 (fax)
Email: kelly | at | asdcounseling.com
Web: http://www.asdcounseling.com
Behavior consultation and cargiver skills training for individuals living with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Individual, family & group therapy for individuals with high functioning ASD’s and those caring for individuals with more extreme needs.
Autism Education and Training Center, Inc.
Sheila Wolfe
14197 Dove Drive
Carmel, IN 46033
(317) 573-9610; (317) 573-9612 (fax)
Email: sheilawolfe | at | sbcglobal.net
Parent Advocate and educational consultant specializing in children with Autism, developmental disabilities, behavioral issues, communication disorders, OHI.
Autism Society of Indiana
(800) 609-8449
Email: info | at | inautism.org
Web: http://www.inautism.org
We provide information, support, and referral information to families and professionals, as well as legislative support, educational advocacy, and awareness-raising activities.
Leisa Barber, Parent Advocate
303 South 9th
Rockport, IN 47635
(812) 649-5934
Email: leisabarber2001 | at | gmail.com
Working with parents of children of special needs understand their rights and feel confident about advocating for their child.
Behavior Analysis Center for Autism (BACA)
Devon Sundberg
11902 Lakeside Drive
Fishers, IN 46038
(317) 288-5232; (317) 288-5229 (fax)
Email: BACAindiana | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.thebaca.com
The Behavior Analysis Center for Autism uses the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to teach children with autism and related disorders in central Indiana.
Behavior NetWorks
Kim Derk
4333 State Road 261, Suite 5
Newburgh, IN 47630
(812) 490-2826
Email: kim | at | behaviornetworks.com
Web: http://www.behaviornetworks.com
Applied behavior analysis and family training for special needs of all ages, with specialties in autism, mood disorders and customized educational support.
Dirk Bentley, Esq.
Attorney at Law
133 W. Market St., #336
Indianapolis, IN 46204
(317) 365-8628 Ext. 102; (317) 635 8631 (fax)
Email: bentleywd | at | yahoo.com
Attorney and advocate for the education of Special Needs children in Indianapolis and central Indiana.
BestCare HME
Matt Miller, ATP, CAPS
15270 Herriman Blvd
Noblesville IN 46060
(317) 776-8981; (317) 776-8982 (fax)
Email: matt | at | bestcarehme.com
Web: http://www.bestcarehme.com
Specializing in custom manual and power mobility focusing on seating and positioning to facilitate the greatest functional outcomes. We build relationships for life.
Kevin W. Betz, Esq.
Sandra L. Blevins, Esq.
Jamie A. Myers, Law Clerk
Betz & Associates, PC
One Indiana Square, Suite 1660
Indianapolis, IN 46204
(317) 687-2222; (317) 687-2221 (fax)
Email: litigation | at | betzadvocates.com
Web: http://www.betzadvocates.com
A law firm focused on the rights of Special Needs children in Indiana with the experience of advocating for Hoosier citizens in all areas of individual rights.
Tom Blessing, Esq.
Attorney at Law
11555 N Meridian St., Suite 530
Carmel, IN 46032
(317)569-2200; (317)569-2202 (fax)
Email: tblessing | at | hzlegal.com
Web: http://www.hzlegal.com
Attorney practicing special education law, Due Process hearings, personal injury, abuse and neglect of special needs children.
Blind and Visually Impaired Services
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration
Division of Disability, Aging, and Rehabilitative Services
402 W. Washington Street, Room W-453
P. O. Box 7083
Indianapolis, IN 46207-7083
(317) 232-1433; (877) 241-8144; (317) 232-1466 (TTY)
Email: lquarles | at | fssa.state.in.us
Web: www.state.in.us/fssa/servicedisabl/blind/index.html
Brain Injury Association of Indiana
1525 N. Ritter Avenue, Mikolon Building
Indianapolis, IN 46219
(317) 356-7722; (866) 854-4246
Email: BIAI | at | iquest.net
Web: www.biausa.org/indiana/
Santa Brink, M.eD, Educational Consultant
2131 Longleaf Drive
Fort Wayne, IN 46814
(260) 402-9119
Email: SANTABRINK | at | GMAIL.COM
Assisting parents for 19 years in receiving the most appropriate services for their children in schools through consultants, case conferences,hearings and direct services.
Bureau of Developmental Disabilities
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration
Division of Disability, Aging, and Rehabilitative Services
P.O. Box 7083
Indianapolis, IN 46207-7083
(317) 232-7842
C.A.L. Reading Clinic (Center to Advance Literacy)
Charmaine Boswell
1432 Greenlawn Drive
Munster, IN 46321
(219) 838-2539; (630) 880-0750; (219) 838-2539 (fax)
Email: Charmaine | at | CALreadingclinic.com
Web: http://www.CALreadingclinic.com
Certified Reading Therapist offering one-on-one reading instruction for individuals of all ages and abilities (including dyslexia, ADD/ADHD, Autism, Aspperger’s Syndrome, Down’s Syndrome, learning disabilities, and gifted individuals).
CareStar, LLC
Nancy Swaim
4755 Kingsway Drive, Suite #108
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(866) 423-2220; (317) 454-7001; (317) 454-7004 (fax)
Email: nswaim | at | carestar.com
Web: http://www.carestar.com Click Indiana
CareStar of Indiana provides private and waiver funded case management services. Our staff have expertise in coordinating medicaid, waivers, & special ed. Expertise in person centeredness and in vocational planning.
Carmel Clinic for Functional Medicine
Dr. Stacie Macari
75 Executive Drive
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 846-9355; (317) 903-9601; (317) 846-8481 (fax)
Email: carmelclinic | at | yahoo.com
Web: http://www.carmelclinic.com
We focus on advanced biomedical treatment of autism spectrum and related disorders.
Center for Disability Information and Referral
2853 E. 10th St.
Bloomington, IN 47408
(812) 855-9396;(800) 437-7924
Email: cedir | at | indiana.edu
Web: http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/cedir/
CeDIR provides access to disability related information through print, nonprint, and human resources. CeDIR includes a lending library that serves anyone in Indiana.
Center for Youth and Adults with Conditions of Childhood (CYACC)
705 Riley Hospital Dr, Rm 5850
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 948-0061; (317) 948-7577 (fax)
Email: cyacc | at | iupui.edu
Web: http://www.wishard.edu/Find-a-location/PCC-CYACC
Transition support program helping youth and young adults with special health care needs prepare for the future by addressing medical, educational, employment, independent living, and recreational goals
CHADD Bartholomew County
Columbus
(812) 372-4444
CHADD Bremen
Nappanee
(574) 862-1130
Web: http://www.chaddonline.org/chapters/chadd872.html
CHADD Monroe County
Bloomington
(812) 334-1524
Web: http://www.chaddonline.org/chapters/chadd665.html
Children’s Autism Center
Jill Forte
6208-A Constitution Dr.
Fort Wayne, IN 46804
(260) 459-6040; (260) 459-6040
Email: jdforte | at | aol.com
Individualized ABA/Verbal Behavior therapy supervised by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. 1:1 and group instruction. We have been successful with billing insurance.
Children’s Special Health Care Services
Indiana State Department of Health
2 N. Meridian Street, Section 7-B
Indianapolis, IN 46204
(317) 233-5578
CIP Bloomington
425 N. College Ave
Bloomington, IN 47404
(812) 323-0600 ext. 812; (812) 323-0602 (fax)
Web: http://www.cipbloomington.org
Full-year post-secondary program offer unique academic, social, career and life skills support for young adults with Autism, ADHD and other Learning Differences.
Collaborating for Kids, LLC
Lindsay Knez, CCC-SLP, BCBA
1701 Library Blvd Suite A
Greenwood, IN 46142
(317) 881-9923; (317) 881-9966 (fax)
Email: therapy | at | collabforkids.com
Web: http://www.collabforkids.com
We provide comprehensive services for children with autism. Services include ABA, speech, occupational, and physical therapy. Counseling and dietitian services also available.
Cornerstone Autism Center
David and Debbie Ide
360 Polk Street
Greenwood, IN 46143
and
3482 McClure Ave, Suite 150
West Lafayette, IN 47906
(317) 888-1557; (765) 838-3547; (317) 888-1571 (fax)
Email: info | at | cornerstoneautismcenter.com
Web: http://cornerstoneautismcenter.com
Cornerstone provides one-on-one therapy rooted in ABA and VB to address academic, social, behavior and communication needs to children with autism aged 2 to 18.
Jennifer Cullimore, Speech-Language Pathologist
4404 Bridgetown Run
Fort Wayne, IN 46804
(260) 432-8246
Email: cullimorej | at | verizon.net
Web: http://communicationkids.blogspot.com/
I provide quality Speech-Language Pathology services in your home or daycare.
Damar Foster Care Services
Dr. Jim Dalton
6067 Decatur Blvd.
Indianapolis, IN 46241
(317) 856-5201; (317) 856-2333 (fax)
Email: info | at | damar.org
Web: http://www.damarfostercare.org
Damar Foster Care Services is a licensed child placement agency specializing in serving children with developmental, intellectual and emotional challenges, and their families.
Damar Services, Inc.
Dr. Jim Dalton
6067 Decatur Blvd.
Indianapolis, IN 46241
(317) 856-5201; (317) 856-2333 (fax)
Email: info | at | damar.org
Web: http://www.damar.org
Damar provides residential and community-based treatment, education, training and support services to children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and severe behavioral challenges.
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration
Division of Disability, Aging, and Rehabilitative Services
402 W. Washington Street , Room W-453
P.O. Box 7083
Indianapolis, IN 46207-7083
(317) 232-1143 (V/TTY); (800) 962-8408 (V/TTY in IN only)
Email: jvanmanen | at | fssa.state.in.us
Web: www.IN.gov/fssa/dhhs
Disability Legal Services of Indiana, Inc.
Margaret Jones
5954 N. College Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 426-7733; (317) 282-0608 (fax)
Email: mjones | at | disabilitylegalservicesindiana.org
A non profit organization providing free and low-cost legal services to children and adults with disabilities in Indiana, primarily in education matters.
Division of Mental Health and Addiction
Family and Social Services Administration
402 W. Washington Street, Room W353
Indianapolis, IN 46204-2739
(317) 232-7845
Email: jcorson | at | fssa.state.in.us
Web: www.IN.gov/fssa
Down Syndrome Association of Northeast Indiana
P.O. Box 50305
Fort Wayne, IN 46815
(260) 471-9964; (877) 713-7264
Email: dsani4u | at | aol.com
Web: www.dsani.org
Down Syndrome Family Support and Advocacy Group
51201 Old Cottage Drive
Granger, IN 46530
(574) 234-0590
Web: http://www.michianadownsyndrome.org
Support and advocacy group serving the Michiana area.
Down Syndrome Support Group of Lafayette
Heather Turlo
3749 W 1200 N
Romney, IN 47981
(765) 366-0396
Email: heather_turlo | at | yahoo.com
Web: http://www.dssgoflafayette.proboards100.com
Support group for families in the Lafayette Area that have children or family members with Down Syndrome.
Dyslexia Institute of Indiana
8395 Keystone Crossing, Suite 102
Indianapolis, IN 46240
(317) 222-6635; (317) 222-6648 (fax)
Email: kbaxter | at | diin.org
Web: http://www.diin.org
DII offers one-on-one specialized tutoring by trained professionals. We also offer Psycho Educational testing with an accurate diagnosis and helpful recommendations.
Easter Seals Rehabilitation Center
Traci Robinson
3701 Bellemeade Ave.
Evansville, IN 47714-0137
(812) 479-1411; (812) 437-2634 (fax)
Email: trobinson | at | evansvillerehab.com
Web: http://in-sw.easterseals.com
Therapy, counseling, pre school and inclusive child care services. Work with physical and emotional issues. Only local P.L.A.Y. Project provider for autistic kids 18 mo – 6 yrs.
Easter Seals Wayne/Union Counties
5632 U.S. Highway 40 East
P.O. Box 86
Centerville, IN 47330-0086
(765) 855-2482
Email: easterseals | at | juno.com
Epilepsy Council of Greater Cincinnati, Inc.
(serving Clark, Floyd and South Eastern Counties)
3 Centennial Plaza, 895 Central Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45202
(513) 721-2905
Email: ecgc | at | fuse.net
Web: http://www.epilepsyfoundation.org/cincinnati/
Families Reaching For Rainbows
Craig Andler
4701 N. Keystone Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 205-8281
Email: candler | at | choicesteam.org
Web: http://www.choicesteam.org
Families Reaching for Rainbows, Inc. is a Marion County, Indiana based support program created in January 1998 as a support group for caregivers of children in the Dawn Project (a local systems of care program).
Family to Family
Jane Scott
7275 Shadeland Ave., Suite 1
Indianapolis, IN 46250
(800) 964-4746; (317) 251-7488 (fax)
Email: familynetw | at | aboutspecialkids.org
Web: http://222.INF2F.org
We are devoted to linking Indiana families to people, information, and resources within their own communities. We bring together parents of children with disabilities and special needs so that they can share with each other.
Family Voices Indiana
Rylin Rodgers
16130 Brockton Ct
Granger, IN 46530
(317) 944-8982; (317) 944-9760 (fax)
Email: Info | at | fvindiana.org
Web: http://www.fvindiana.org
We are the family to family health information center for Indiana. We provide resources and support.
First Indiana Investor Services
Christopher Stormer
1402 E 86th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46240
(317) 816-4450; (317) 816-4460 (fax)
Email: cstormer | at | firstindiana.com
Web: http://firstindiana.com
Areas of concern where we can be a resource/provide assistance: Preparing a Special Needs Trust, Funding Trusts, Medicaid Waiver paperwork, retirement planning, life insurance.
Fort Wayne Center for Learning
Diana Yngstrom-Bugge
800 Broadway, Suite 215
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
(260) 469-3925
Email: dianabugge | at | fwcl.org
Web: http://www.fwcl.org
Our mission is to help children develop the critical learning skills that will promote success in school and a positive self image.
FUSE (Families United for Support and Encouragement)
Denise Arland, Executive Director
PO Box 314
Greenfield, IN 46140
(317) 462-9064; (317) 467-0814 (fax)
Email: fuseinc | at | insightbb.com
Web: http://www.fuseinc.org
We provide information, resources and support to families raising children with disabilities of all types. Monthly meetings, bi-monthly newsletter, other activities.
Nicole L. Goodson, Esq.
Attorney at Law
P.O. Box 30933
Indianapolis, IN 46230
(317) 750-9632
Email: ngoodsonlaw | at | yahoo.com
Web: http://www.geocities.com/ngoodsonlaw
Attorney who assists families with special needs children with educational disputes and estate planning needs.
Governor’s Planning Council for People with Disabilities
150 W. Market Street, Suite 628
Indianapolis, IN 46204
(317) 232-7770; (317) 232-7771 (TTY)
Email: gpcpd | at | gpcpd.org
Web: www.IN.gov/gpcpd
Great Lakes Disability and Business Technical Assistance Center
University of Illinois/Chicago
Department on Disability and Human Development
1640 W. Roosevelt Road
Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 413-1407 (V/TTY); (800) 949-4232 (V/TTY)
Email: gldbtac | at | uic.edu
Web: www.adagreatlakes.org
Heart of Sailing – Bloomington
1114 N. College Ave.
Bloomington, IN 47404
(812) 935-7245; (866) 609-0807 (fax)
Email: Bloomington | at | heartofsailing.org
Web: http://www.heartofsailing.org
Free Daysail program for cognitively impaired and special needs children as a form of recreational therapy. Child must be accompanied by parent or caregiver.
Heart of Sailing – Indianapolis
11695 Fall Creek Road
Indianapolis, IN 46256
(812) 935-7245; (866) 609-0807 (fax)
Email: Indianapolis | at | heartofsailing.org
Web: http://www.heartofsailing.org
Free Daysail program for cognitively impaired and special needs children as a form of recreational therapy. Child must be accompanied by parent or caregiver.
Patricia Howey
Special Education Consulting
P.O. Box 117
West Point, IN 47992-0117
Email: patricia.howey | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.pathowey.com
Advocacy Services for, IEP Team Meetings, Specializing in Dispute Resolution and Mediation.
Laura Huber Autism and PDD Consultant
2308 Worthington Dr.
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 309-1143
Email: lhuber | at | garycsc.k12.in.us
I would like to come to your home to work with your child who has severe mental, or physical differences ie autism, PDD, cerebral palsy.
The Hutson School
Janet George
7245 E. 75th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46256
(317) 377-0544
Email: fellowjanetgeorge | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.hutsonschool.org
Private day school serving children in grades 1-12 with diagnosed language based learning disabilities such as dyslexia,dysgraphia,expressive/receptive language difficulties,and ADHD.
Indiana Administrative Code
http://www.state.in.us/legislative/iac/
Indiana Board of Special Education Education Appeals Decisions & Article 7 Considerations
Postings of written decisions of the Indiana Board of Special Education Appeals (BSEA), a three-member board appointed by the State Superintendent of Public Instruction to conduct administrative reviews of special education due process hearings. The BSEA was created by 511 IAC 7-15-6.
http://ideanet.doe.state.in.us/legal/appeals.html
Indiana Congress of Parents and Teachers, Inc.
2525 N. Shadeland Avenue, D-4
Indianapolis, IN 46219
(317) 357-5881
Email: in_office | at | pta.org
Email: pta | at | spitfire.net
Indiana Department of Education
State House, Room 229
Indianapolis, IN 46204-2798
(317) 232-6665; (317) 232-8004 (fax)
Web: http://www.doe.state.in.us
Indiana Department of Education
Division of Exceptional Learners
Web: http://www.doe.state.in.us/exceptional
Indiana Developmental Training Center-Indianapolis
Catharine Crockett
11075 N. Pennsylvania St.
Indianapolis, IN 46280
(317) 815-0505; (317) 815-1645 (fax)
Email: ccrockett | at | idtc-in.com
Web: www.idtc-in.com
Residential treatment, full time academic/vocational day programming in Center and group home programs for children and young adults who are dually diagnosed developmentally disabled/emotionally disturbed.
Indiana Developmental Training Center-Lafayette
John Soderberg
3700 Rome Drive
Lafayette, IN 47905
(765) 448-4220; (765) 448-4217 (fax)
Email: jsoderberg | at | idtc-in.com
Web: www.idtc-in.com
Residential treatment, full time academic/vocational day programming in Center and group home programs for children and young adults who are dually diagnosed developmentally disabled/emotionally disturbed.
Indiana Down Syndrome Foundation
Lisa Tokarz-Gutierrez
3050 North Meridian St.
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 925-7617; (317) 925-7619 (fax)
Email: info | at | indianadsf.org
Web: http://www.indianadsf.org
IDSF’s programs and services involve: Educational materials, Telephone/e-mail resource, Information packets for families, physicians, educators, medical facilities and service providers Monthly support group meetings for families D.A.D.S. (Dads Appreciating Down Syndrome), etc.
Indiana Education Law Website
This is your one-stop shopping for legal research in education-related matters. Administrative and judicial decision affecting publicly funded education in Indiana are included at this site, with analysis by IDOE’s attorneys. Topics are indexed for ease in research areas of interest. You can also use the IDOE Legal Search to find documents in this area based on key words or phrases.
IDOE Legal Search
Transfer Tuition Application
Education Appeals’ Decisions & Article 7 Considerations
Index for Recent Decisions
Indiana Code [via Access Indiana]
http://ideanet.doe.state.in.us/legal/welcome.html
Indiana Hands & Voices
Jodee Crace/Lisa Kovacs
1200 E. 42nd St.
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 941-4623
Email: inhandsandvoices | at | inhandsandvoices.org
Web: http://www.inhandsandvoices.org
We are a parent-driven, non-profit organization supporting families with children who are deaf or hard-of-hearing without bias around communication modes or methodology.
Indiana Institute on Disability and Community
2853 E. Tenth Street
Bloomington, IN 47408-2696
(812) 855-6508; (812) 855-9396 (TTY)
Email: uap | at | indiana.edu
Web: www.iidc.indiana.edu
Indiana Protection and Advocacy Services
4701 N. Keystone Avenue, Suite 222
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 722-5555
(800) 622-4845; (800) 838-1131 (TTY)
Email: info | at | ipas.state.in.us
Web: www.IN.gov/ipas
Indiana Resource Center for Autism (IRCA)
Indiana Institute on Disability and Community
2853 E. Tenth Street
Bloomington, IN 47408-2696
(812) 855-6508; (812) 855-9396 (TTY)
Email: prattc | at | Indiana.edu
Web: www.iidc.indiana.edu/
Indiana Special Education Administrators’ Services
ISEAS is a statewide project which supports special education administrators through resources and technology.
Web: http://web.indstate.edu:80/soe/iseas/
Indiana Speech-Language-Hearing Association
233 McCrea Street, Suite 200
Indianapolis, IN 46225
(317) 955-1063
Email: ann | at | centraloffice1.com
Web: www.islha.org
INSource, Indiana Resource Center for Families with Special Needs
Rich Burden
1703 N. Ironwood Dr
South Bend, IN 46613
(574) 234-7101; (800) 332-4433; (574) 234-7279 (fax)
Email: insource | at | insource.org
Web: http://www.insource.org
MyInsource.org is The Indiana Resource Center for Families with Special Needs interactive community.
Jameson Camp
Jessica Cooney
2001 Bridgeport Road
Indianapolis, IN 46231
(317) 241-2661
Email: Jessica@jamesoncamp.org
Web: http://www.jamesoncamp.org
Jameson Camp will serve any child ages 7-17: Camping program for children with social and emotional challenges focused on Character Development.
Kyle A. Jones, Esq.
Attorney at Law
101 W. Ohio Street, Ninth Floor
Indianapolis, IN 46204-4213
(317) 269-9330; (317) 269-9338 (fax)
Email: kjones | at | ncs-law.com
An attorney representing the interests of children throughout Indiana in the area of special education.
Kids Abilities Indiana
Monica Purdy, M.A., CCC-SLP
8937 South Pointe Dr., Suite A-1
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 851-8419; (317) 851-8499 (fax)
Email: monicamarie3 | at | yahoo.com
Web: http://www.kidsabilities.com
Kids Abilities is a pediatric therapy clinic that offers your child and family a team of experienced pediatric physical, occupational and speech therapists. We serve children with many different diagnoses and their unique needs.
Learning Disabilities Association of Indiana
Volunteer Board Member
1508 E. 86th St. #275
Indianapolis, IN 46240
(800) 284-2519
Web: http://www.ldaofindiana.org
Volunteer Parents & Professional provide information on LD & ADHD issues, focusing on school age children, hosts an Annual Fall State Conference and State Newsletter.
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes – Indianapolis
Indianapolis Learning Center
710 Adams Street, Suite A
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 815-1319; (317) 815-1319 (fax)
Email: indianapolis.center@lindamoodbell.com
Web: http://www.lindamoodbell.com/learningcenters/index.Aspx
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes is an internationally recognized leader in the research and development of programs that teach children and adults the underlying skills necessary for reading, spelling, and comprehension.
Little Star Center, Inc.
Mary Rosswurm, Director
12726 Hamilton Crossing Blvd.
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 249-2242; (317) 938-1098; (317) 249-2248 (fax)
Email: maryr | at | littlestarschool.com
Web: http://www.littlestarcenter.com
Little Star Center offers 1:1 ABA directed Verbal Behavior Therapy. We specialize in children with difficult behavior. Offering in center programs or in-home programs as well as assessments, trainings and mild hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
Loving Care Agency
Tami Bowman
2647 Waterfront Parkway
East Drive, suite 150
Indianapolis, IN 46214
(317) 280-0422; (317) 280-0471 (fax)
Email: rolexson | at | lovingcareagency.com
Web: http://www.lovingcareagency.com
Our team of nurses provide pediatric clinical expertise, skilled nursing, professional support, coordination of care, and school nursing services. We work with Medicaid plans, HMO/PPO and other commercial insurances.
David A. MacDonald, CIC
2200 Lake Avenue, Suite 120
Fort Wayne, IN 46805
(877) 341-5377; (260) 422-5377; (260) 423-6780 (fax)
Email: dave | at | gamacdonald.com
Web: http://www.gamacdonald.com/autism
Agency providing insurance for children with special needs including Autism, Celiac Disease, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, and Epilepsy.
Marcia’s Music & Tutoring
Marcia Schaap, A.B., M.S.Ed.
8125 White Oak Ave.
Munster, IN 46321
(219) 923-5323
Email: marciaschaap | at | hotmail.com
Tutor: Computer web sites, finger placement for dysgraphic students, also teach:dyslexics, AD/HD, Autism, Asperger’s Syndrome, most kinds of LD,Tutor/small Piano/keybd., Advocacy.
Angel F. Marks, Esq.
Attorney at Law
215 Main Street, Suite 6
Rising Sun, IN 47040
(812) 438-4072; (812) 438-4074 (fax)
Email: marksinlaw | at | siekmanlaw.com
Web: http://siekmanlaw.com
Serving Southeatern Indiana for over 20 years: Special Education Advocacy, Medical/504 Plans, Social Security Disability, Juvenile Law, Special Needs Trusts, Estate Planning
Masonic Learning Center for Children
Kurt Walborn
431 West Berry street
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
(260) 423-2593 Ext. 25
Email: fwlrnctr | at | aol.com
The Masonic Learning Center provides free tutoring for children K-12 that have a specific learning disablility with reading, Dyslexia.
Mental Health Association in Indiana, Inc.
55 Monument Circle, Suite 455
Indianapolis, IN 46204
(317) 638-3501; (800) 555-6424 (in IN only)
Email: mha | at | mentalhealthassociation.com
Web: www.mentalhealthassociation.com
Catherine M. Michael, Esq.
Attorney at Law
Hollingsworth & Zivitz, PC
Two Penn Mark – 5th Floor
11555 N. Meridiana Street
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 696-4159; (317) 569-2200; (317) 569-2202 (fax)
Email: cmichael | at | hzlegal.com
Web: http://www.specialeducationlawfirm.com
Catherine M. Michael heads the education law team, and works exclusively in the area of education law and children’s rights. Our education law team assists clients with a variety of legal matters from disciplinary issues to due process hearings for special needs children.
MINDS-In-Motion
Patricia Acker
879 West Carmel Drive
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 571-8752; (317) 571-8754 (fax)
Email: packer | at | mimlearning.com
Web: http://www.mimlearning.com
MINDS-In-Motion is an Advanced Development Center that deals specifically with Sensory / Motor integration through Vestibular stimulation.
NAMI Fort Wayne
Teresa Hatten
P.O.Box 6143
Fort Wayne, IN 46896-0143
(260) 447-8990
Email: namifortwayne | at | aol.com
Web: http://www.namifortwayne.org
Support, education, and advocacy for families of children with mental health challenges; and community education for anyone interested in learning more about children or adults with serious mental illnesses.
NAMI Indiana (National Alliance for the Mentally Ill)
P.O. Box 22697
Indianapolis, IN 46222-0697
(317) 925-9399; (800) 677-6442
Email: nami-in | at | nami.org
Web: www.namiindiana.org
NAMI – Porter County
Barbara Collins-Layton, Executive Director
P.O. Box 1213
Portage, IN 46368
(219) 764-2958; (219) 763-0055 (fax)
Email: namiportercounty | at | msn.com
NAMI Porter County is dedicated to those suffering from mental illness and their families. We offer support groups as well as educational programs for caregivers.
New Horizons Tutoring
Marianne Johnson
3480 CR 36
Auburn, IN 46706
(260) 760-5611; (260) 925-5947
Email: mjjohnsonpu | at | yahoo.com
Tutoring provided for Special needs children K-12. LD, MIMD, Autistic, TBI and Other Health Impaired. 27 years teaching experience. Orton -Gillingham certified.
Noble of Indiana
7701 E. 21st Street
Indianapolis, IN
(317) 375-2717; (317) 254-3300
Web: http://www.nobleofindiana.org
Noble is an organization which provides services for children and adults with developmental disabilities.
Occupational Therapy Connections
Carol Neu-Frauman
1020 East 86th Street Suite 22D
Indianapolis, IN 46240
(317) 581-1185; (317) 581-1355 (fax)
Email: therapy | at | otconnections.com
Providing occupational therapy treatment of sensory processing and sensori-motor disorders, coordination disorders, and difficulties with fine and gross motor, visual-motor and handwriting skills.
O’Malley Therapy Solutions
Alison O’Malley
11319 East Lakeshore Drive
Carmel, IN 46033
(317) 371-9232
Email: alison | at | omalleytherapysolutions.com
Web: http://www.omalleytherapysolutions.com
O’Malley Therapy Solutions provides sensory products as well as educational workshops aimed at the special needs community. Website has calendar of events, links and other information relevant to community.
Parent Training and Information Center (PTI)
IN*SOURCE
809 N. Michigan Street
South Bend, IN 46601-1036
(219) 234-7101 (V/TTY); (219) 239-7575 (TTY); (800) 332-4433 (In IN)
Email: insource | at | insource.org
Web: www.insource.org
Pediatric Plus Home Healthcare Services
1410 East 8th Street
Jeffersonville, IN 47130
(812) 284-2824
Email: pedplusdd | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.pediatricplushhc.com
We provide skilled nursing and home health aide services specifically for children with disabilities. We specialize in Medicaid. Please call for any assistance.
Pediatric Speech and Language Solutions
Jaime Miller, M.A., CCC-SLP
12220 North Meridian St., Suite 120
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 569-0086; (317) 341-0323; (317) 569-0344 (fax)
Email: info | at | pediatricspeechandlanguagesolutions.com
Web: http://www.pediatricspeechandlanguagesolutions.com
Individualized speech and language evaluations and therapy for children with a variety of diagnoses. Most insurance plans accepted and filed on client’s behalf.
Jami Perkins, Advocate
8106 Laughlin Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46219
(317) 797-4402
Email: jamiperkins | at | ymail.com
Web: http://www.indplsbpparents.org
Advocate for youth with mental health needs and their families. Services range from educational advocacy to Habiliation (mentoring), Respite and Training.
Dorene J. Philpot, Esq.
Attorney at Law
156 E. Market St., Suite 200
Indianapolis, IN 46204
(317) 486-4578; (317) 686-1150 (fax)
Email: dphilpotlaw | at | alumni.indiana.edu
Web: http://www.dphilpotlaw.com
PIECES Autism Support Group
Amy Walker
11070 S Hutchinson St
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812) 240-0481
Email: awalker1979 | at | frontier.com
Support group for families with loved ones on the Autism Spectrum looking for information, resources and support. Meets at Terre Haute Regional Hospital.
PLAYNET Parents Learning Advocacy Youth Network
Ronda Metzger
RR1 Box 220
Switz City, IN 47465
(812) 659-3700
Email: goodasitgets | at | insightbb.com
Specialize in ADD/ADHD, Asperger’s Syndrome, Autism, and PDD-NOS
Programs for Children with Disabilities: Ages 3 through 5
Division of Exceptional Learners
Indiana Department of Education
State House, Room 229
Indianapolis, IN 46204-2798
(317) 232-0567
Email: scochran | at | doe.state.in.us
Web: http://web.indstate.edu/soe/iseas/dse.html
Programs for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities: Ages Birth through 2
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration
Division of Family and Children
Bureau of Child Development
402 W. Washington Street, Room W-386
Indianapolis, IN 46204
(317) 233-9229
Email: jdegrella | at | fssa.state.in.us
Web: www.in.gov/fssa/first_step/
Public Interest Law Center
1709 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Second Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 627-7100
Email: skerr | at | pilcop.org
Web: http://www.pilcop.org
The Public Interest Law Center provides representation to assist children with disabilities. Serving IN, AK and PA.
Purdue University Calumet
Tom Mihail, Ph.D.
2200 169th Street
Gyte Annex 121
Hammond, IN 46323
(219) 989-2690; (219) 989-3215 (fax)
Email: mihailt@purduecal.edu
Web: http://www.tommihail.net
Chair of Graduate Special Education; advocate for students with special needs, their families, and service providers; free consultation and support
The Quarterly Report
provides information to the Indiana State Board of Education on recent judicial and administrative decisions affecting publicly funded education.
Web: http://ideanet.doe.state.in.us/legal/welcome.html
Read To Learn
Rebecca Lee
2016 E. Viva Dr.
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 330-9374
Email: wereadtolearn | at | yahoo.com
Read To Learn provides one-on-one tutoring using the Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes that address Reading, Comprehension, Expression, Visual-Motor issues, and Math.
Riley Child Development Center (RCDC)
Rylin Rodgers
705 Riley Hospital Drive, Rm. 5837
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 944-8167; (317) 944-9760 (fax)
Email: ryrodger | at | iu.edu
Web: http://www.iuhealth.org/riley/child-development
Kevin Skinner, Esq.
Attorney at Law
1521 East Tipton Street #230
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 725-6353
Email: info | at | kskinnerlaw.com
Web: http://www.kskinnerlaw.com
Kevin Skinner provides legal representation to parents and students with special needs throughout the State of Indiana.
Southport Little League
350 Anniston Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 783-2200; (317) 504-5480
Email: kamcoleman | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.southportlittleleague.org
A division of Little League. This league allows children with physical and mental disabilites to play baseball. This is a good physical and social activity.
St. Mary’s Center for Children
Kim Mann, Family Advocate
3700 Washington Ave
Evansville, IN 47714
(812) 485-7397
Email: kmmann | at | stmarys.org
Web: http://www.stmarys.org
Comprehensive Pediatric Sub-Speciality Clinic: Autism Program, Resource Center, Feeding Program, Sleep Medicine, Psychology, Psychiatry, Gastroenterology, Urology, Pulmonology, Neurodevelopment and Genetic’s, Neurology, Parent Support Groups.
Special Kids, Informed Parents (SKIP)
Sandy Muncy
PO Box 262
Dillsboro, IN 47018
(812) 432-5706; (812) 432-5178 (fax)
Email: skip4kids | at | skip4kids.org
Web: http://www.skip4kids.org
Support organization for kids with disabilities and their parents. SKIP holds a monthly forum with various guest speakers as well as other disability advocacy activities. Services are provided free of charge.
Special Needs Resource Directory
Ava Fried
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center
3333 Burnet Ave. MLC 9012
Cincinnati, OH 45229
(513) 636-1970; (513) 636-7151 (fax)
Email: ava.fried | at | cchmc.org
Web: http://cincinnatichildrens.org/special-needs
The Special Needs Resource Directory includes a comprehensive accumulation of resources for Kentucky, Southwest Ohio, and Indiana, as well as national and international website links.
Spectrum Services
Leah McKenzie
11701 Holland Drive
Fishers, IN 46038
(317) 695-7876
Email: shapiroleah | at | hotmail.com
Behavioral consultation for individuals with developmental disabilites and ASD. Family and professional training, as well as, school consultation.
Speech Pathology Services, PC
Cynthia Cobb
1980 East 116th Street, Ste 300
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 843-2801
Email: info | at | spscarmel.com
Web: http://www.spscarmel.com
Speech Pathology Services, PC is an established private practice that offers personalized therapy for a wide variety of speech and language disorders.
Spina Bifida of Northern Indiana
P.O. Box 2437
Elkhart, Indiana 46515
Web: http://www.northindianaspinabifida.com/
State Department of Education: Special Education
Indiana Department of Education, Division of Exceptional Learners
State House, Room 229
Indianapolis, IN 46204-2798
(317) 232-0570 or (877) 851-4106
Email: rmarra | at | doe.state.in.us
Web: http://www.doe.state.in.us/exceptional
State Mediation System
Indiana Department of Education
Division of Exceptional Learners
State House, Room 229
Indianapolis, IN 46204
(317) 232-0568
Email: amcurlin | at | doe.state.in.us
State Mental Health Representative for Children
Children’s Services Bureau
Division of Mental Health and Addiction
Family and Social Services Administration
402 W. Washington Street, Room W353
Indianapolis, IN 46204-2739
(317) 232-7934
Web: www.IN.gov/fssa
Courtney N. Stillman
Monahan & Cohen
225 W. Washington St., Suite 2300
Chicago, IL 60606
(312) 419-0252; (312) 622-0870; (312) 419-7428 (fax)
Email: cstillman | at | monahan-cohen.com
Web: http://www.monahan-cohen.com
Special education law, estate planning and guardianship services
Success Coach LLC.
Contact: Edward T. Burns
6035 Polonius Court
Indianapolis, IN 46254
(877) 486-1155
Email: successcoach | at | earthlink.net
Web: http://www.successadvantage.com
Coach and Advocate services for Children, Families, Adolescents, Adults and Couples. Providing education, effective strategies, behavioral remedies and relationship repair. Specializing in ADHD, ODD, LD.
Trails of Hope, Inc. Therapeutic Riding Center
Kim Hofelich/Director
8298 W 300 S
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 343-6060
Email: trailsofhopeinc | at | yahoo.com
Trails of Hope, Inc is a therapeutic riding center for children and adults with disabilities.
Tri County Special Needs Support Group
Marcia Dauby, President
PO Box 571
Tell City, IN 47586
(812) 547-5771
Email: daubyman | at | att.net
A non profit parent group which offers support and resources for families of individuals with special needs. We assist parents in finding supports needed and advocate for the rights of individuals with special needs.
United Cerebral Palsy Association of Greater Indiana, Inc.
1915 W. 18th Street – Suite C
Indianapolis, IN 46202-1016
(317) 632-3561; (800) 723-7620
Email: ucpaindy | at | ucpaindy.org
Verbal Behavior Center for Autism
Leah McKenzie, BCBA Director
9830 Bauer Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46280
(317) 848-4774
Email: lmckenzie | at | vbca.org
Web: http://www.vbca.org
The VBCA offers 1:1 direct instruction in verbal behavior.Programs are supervised by Dr. Carl Sundberg, a Board Certified consultant,Speech and Occupational therapy.
Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration
Division of Disability, Aging, and Rehabilitative Services
402 W. Washington Street, Room W453
P.O. Box 7083
Indianapolis, IN 46207-7083
(317) 232-1319; (800) 545-7763, ext. 1319
Web: www.IN.gov/fssa/
VSA Arts of Indiana
Harrison Centre for the Arts
1505 N. Delaware Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 974-4123; (317) 974-4117 (TTY)
Email: jnulty | at | vsai.org
Web: www.vsai.org
Walborn Academy
Kurt Walborn
Star Financial Bank
127 West Berry Street, Suite 315
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
(260) 420-3060
Email: WalbornAcademy | at | verizon.net
Work with children and adults that struggle with Reading, Writing, and Spelling, (Dyslexia). Orton-Gillingham trained teachers,one-on-one tutoring.