Zionsville Community Schools
2013 Transition Fair Vendors
Advocacy Groups/Parent education/information
accessABILITY Center for Independent Living: Justin Amber
AccessABILITY is a center for Independent Living and a nonprofit organization working with people in
their homes and communities to help them achieve a greater level of independence and community
access. We also advocate with people w/disabilities to help them to establish and maintain control over
their lives. We work w/decision makers on all levels, educating them on what is in the best interest of
people w/disabilities. 317-926-1660, [email protected]
Answers for Autism: Patty Reed
We have several fundraising events though out the year to raise funds to promote the advancement of
autism research and provide grants for programs in Indiana that serve individuals on the autism
spectrum. And increase public awareness. 403-4308, [email protected]
The Arc of Indiana: Willaine St. Pierre Sandy, Jill Ginn
The Arc of Indiana was established in 1956 by parents of children with intellectual and other developmental disabilities who joined together to build a better and more accepting world for their children. Today, the work of The Arc continues to:
o Empower families with information and resources to assist them in their journey of raising a child with a disability to lead a full and meaningful life.
o Empower people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities to be self sufficient and independent to the greatest extent possible.
o Inspire positive change in public policy and public attitudes. o Reduce the incidence of disabilities. o Serve as a spokesperson and advocate for families and their loved ones. o www.arcind.org, 107 N. Pennsylvania Street, Suite 800, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204, 317-977-
2375 / 800-382-9100, 317-977-2380, [email protected]
About Special Kids (ASK): flyers available
We are the place for families and professionals in Indiana to go to “ASK” questions about children
with special needs and to access information and resources about a variety of topics such as health
insurance, special education, community resources and medical homes. ASK is your connection to
family support in the state of Indiana! (800) 964-4746, [email protected], Cindy
Robinson [[email protected]]
Autism Society of Indiana: flyers available
(800) 609-8449
Bosma Enterprises: Lisa Pace
Bosma Enterprises is dedicated to empowering people who are blind or visually impaired by creating opportunities that lead to the achievement of each individual’s employment, economic, social, and self-determination goals. 317.704.8196, [email protected]
Brain Balance Achievement Center: Rhonda Zollner
Brain Balance is an individualized and comprehensive approach helping children with
neurobehavioral and learning difficulties surmount their challenges. 317-843-9200,
Buttermilk Mountain: Jodi Maslanka
Buttermilk Mountain teams up with organizations to hold fun events for families with disabilities. [email protected], 317.692.7509
CYACC-The Center for Youths and Adults w/ Conditions of Childhood: Matthew Brown
The CYACC Clinic provides medical consultation and care coordination to youth ages 11-22 with special health care needs, as well as adults with specific needs due to their childhood illnesses or developmental disabilities. Our mission is to steer youth with special health care needs towards a successful transition to adult life. (317) 948-0061, [email protected], [email protected]
Children’s Resource Group: David Parker, Ph.D./ & Dr. Dana Lasek
CRG (Children's Resource Group) is a multidisciplinary practice that addresses the diagnostic,
medical, educational, and therapeutic needs of children, adolescents, adults and their families. Our
team of caring professionals includes clinical and school psychologists, psychiatrists,
transition/educational and technology specialists, an ADD coach, and therapists. We specialize in
assisting individuals with learning disorders, ADHD, mood disorders, and those with autism
spectrum disorders (Asperger's). [email protected], 317) 575-9111, ext. 146,
www.ChildrensResourceGroup.com
Down Syndrome Indiana: Firany Briceno
Down Syndrome Indiana serves individuals with Down syndrome and their families in Central
Indiana and further supports the larger Down syndrome community. Our mission is to serve as a
conduit of information, support and advocacy for individuals with Down syndrome and their
families, which promotes growth and inclusion in the community. We will have books, post cards
etc. with information about Down syndrome and the organization. 317-925-7617,
Family Voices of Indiana: Heather Dane
Family Voices Indiana is a family-led organization that provides information, education, training,
outreach, and peer support to families of children and youth with special health care needs and the
professionals who serve them. 317-944-8982, [email protected]
Governor’s Council for Persons with Disabilities: Jan Bullington
The Indiana Governor's Council is an independent state agency that facilitates change. Our mission is
to promote public policy which leads to the independence, productivity and inclusion of people with
disabilities in all aspects of society. This mission is accomplished through planning, evaluation,
collaboration, education, research and advocacy. http://www.in.gov/gpcpd/
The Hope Source: Center for Dynamic Minds: Lisa Chandler & Julie Gordon
The Hope SourceCenter for Dynamic Minds provides comprehensive treatment and family support
services for children, adolescents and adults with autism. 317-578-0410,
[email protected]; [email protected]
IN*SOURCE: (Indiana Resource Center for Families with Special Needs) Karen Rusk
INSOURCE is a parent organization. We provide support and serve as a resource to parents who
seek assistance navigating the special education process. 317.210.3171, www.insource.org;
Indiana Protection and Advocacy Services (IPAS): Bonnie L. Bomer
Mission Statement: To protect and promote the rights of individuals with disabilities, through
empowerment and advocacy.
IPAS is a federally mandated and legally-based disability rights agency that was created in 1977 to
protect and advocate for the rights of people with disabilities. IPAS is an independent State agency
that ensures enforcement of the constitutional and statutory rights of people with disabilities
throughout the State of Indiana. 317-722-3441, [email protected]
Mark2Ministries: Aaron Scheffler
Mark 2 Ministries exists to encourage and equip the local church to evangelize, disciple, and
integrate people with disabilities into their congregation. (317) 777-8070,
Government Agencies & Employment Services
Children’s Special Healthcare Services: Brenda Cockrell
Indiana Children's Special Health Care Services provides supplemental medical coverage to help
families of children who have serious, chronic medical conditions, age birth to 21 years of age, who
meet the program's financial and medical criteria, pay for treatment related to their child's
condition. 317.234.8212, [email protected]; https://gateway.isdh.in.gov/CSHCS/index.html
Indiana Works-Aspire Employment Services: Jeff Johnson
Aspire, Indiana assists individuals with employment of their choice that meets their goals and
expectations. [email protected], 765-641-8376
IPMG: Laura Vaught
Waiver Presentation at 6:30-7:00
IPMG (Indiana Professional Management Group) is a statewide provider of case management
services for individuals who participate in the Community Integration and Habilitation Waiver
and the Family Supports Waiver. 317-363-6230, [email protected]
Vocational Rehabilitation: Monica Lawrence
Provides services for individuals with disabilities to assist them with preparing for, seeking and
maintaining employment. This is a voluntary program and not an entitlement and all services
offered are free of charge. [email protected], 317-270-1005
Technology, Curriculum, & Community Resources
Close Education, LLC: Laura Close
Close Education is the educational solution you have been looking for. We truly help all learners, pre-K through adult, reach their potential…fast. Our online diagnostic and instructional math and reading programs offer proven, quantifiable results in short timeframes. We teach reading and math by bringing the best instructional technology to each student at his or her particular level. Our products include diagnostic reading assessment and intervention, as well as adaptive, personalized instruction to close math skill gaps. www.closeeducation.com; [email protected] , 877-432-2567
EYE Can See, Inc.: Greg Blackman
EYE Can See, Inc. has been a provider of assistive technologies for visual impairments in Indiana for
the last 15 years. Our mission is to meet the needs of our clients and give them their independence
back. We have a demo center open to the public and we provide on-site demonstrations,
presentations, training, delivery and setup for all of the products we represent along with
Orientation & Mobility training. Demonstrations of assistive technology devices for visual
impairments. www.eyecanseeinc.com, 317-258-6747, [email protected]
Night Owl Support System: Chris Patterson & Aaron Samuel
Night Owl provides Remote Monitoring for people with disabilities. We pair technology and remote
care staff to provide safety and independence for people living in the community. 608-845-5008,
[email protected], [email protected]
PATINS Project: Jeff Bond/ PATINS Project Central Regional Site Coordinator
The PATINS Project provides a state-wide technical assistance network to support local educational
agencies in developing their capacity to provide assistive/accessible technology devices and services
for students with special learning needs. 317-387-4154, www.patinsproject.com,
Toby Churchhill, Ltd.: Craig Burns
Toby Churchill provides keyboard-based augmentative communication devices. As a 40 year old
company, based in the UK with a US office in Denver, CO, the company produces the Lightwriter and
the Lightwriter Swift. The Lightwriter device has evolved into at state of the art keyboard speech
generating device with robust word prediction and the new Lightwriter Swift is a handheld device
with quick access to phrases. The Swift is ideal for quick trips where communication of targeted
subject communication is needed, such as a trip to the grocery, doctor visits and classroom
communication. [email protected], 317-373-9039
Community-Based Extracurricular
Best Buddies: Emily Scharbrough/ Program Manager
Best Buddies is a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships,
integrated employment and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental
disabilities. 317.436.8440 ext. 42, www.bestbuddiesindiana.org,
Boys and Girls Club: Glen Sanford
The Boys & Girls Club of Zionsville helps area youth develop the skills, fitness, and character they
need to reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens. 317-873-6670,
Carmel Clay Parks and Recreation/Monon Center: Brooke Taflinger, CTRS
The Monon Community Center is part of Carmel Clay Parks and Recreation. Here at the center we
offer a multitude of adaptive recreational programs. We provide programming in the following
areas: sports, fitness, social enrichment, special events, arts and culture, and private therapies such
as aquatics and recreation therapy. Each program is designed to meet the leisure needs and interest
of each participant. We serve all ability levels of all ages. 317-573-5245,
[email protected]; www.carmelclayparks.com
Eagle Recreation and Enrichment: Sue Gregerson
ZCare is programming designed to wrap around your child’s school experience. Programs include
before and after school care, an extension of the kindergarten experience, summer day camp, and a
myriad of exciting opportunities for students of all ages (K-12) through Eagle Recreation and
Enrichment. (317)873-2858, [email protected]
Morning Dove Therapeutic Riding Stables: Kate Murphy
Our Mission is to enrich the lives of individuals in need, through a relationship with horses in a safe and natural setting. Morning Dove Therapeutic Riding offers equine-assisted therapy services to a wide range of participants with physical, mental and/or emotional disabilities. http://morningdovetrc.org/, 733-9393, [email protected]
Special Olympics: Deb Easterday
Special Olympics Indiana provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in more
than 20 Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Boone
County's program participates in almost all of the state sports and competitions with team sports
like basketball and softball to individual endeavors in track and field events and bowling. Outreach is
now including nutrition, fitness, social opportunities and general community awareness.
[email protected], 918-4422
Post-secondary Education & Supports
Ball State University: Larry Markel
Panel Discussion 6:00-7:00 in FC LGI
Ball State University’s Office of Disabled Student Development (DSD) coordinates services and
accommodations for over 600 students with disabilities. While the great majority of students with
disabilities at Ball State are those with non-apparent disabilities such as learning disabilities, Ball
State has a large population of students with physical or sensory disabilities, including over 40
students who are wheelchair users. DSD facilitates such services as: testing accommodations and
classroom adaptations; adaptive technology; note-takers; sign language interpreters, and accessible
housing. [email protected], 1-765-285-5293
CIP-College Internship Program: Tony Wiesman
Panel Discussion 6:00-7:00 in FC LGI
CIP's comprehensive support system provides students on the autism spectrum and with learning
differences with the opportunity to thrive in college, gain critical employment training and
experience and learn to live independently.
CIP's full year postsecondary programs provide individualized social, academic, career, and life skills
instruction to young adults with Asperger's, ADHD, and Learning Differences. Our mission is to
inspire independence and expand the foundation on which adults can build a happy and productive
life.
812.323.0600 ext. 22, [email protected]
Ivy Tech Community College-Office of Disability Services: Summer Black
Panel Discussion 6:00-7:00 in FC LGI
317-921-4799, [email protected]
IUPUI: Mercedes Cannon
Panel Discussion 6:00-7:00 in FC LGI
317-274-3241, [email protected]
J. Everett Light: Jenny Thomas, Special Education Coordinator
The J. Everett Light Career Center provides high school juniors and seniors education and training needed to succeed in a chosen career and to bridge the gap between school and the work force. Our courses give students options that combine the theory of a particular career with hands-on practice. (317) 259-5265 EXT 44029, [email protected]
Manchester College: Bonnie O’Connell, Director of Academic Support/Resources
Panel Discussion 6:00-7:00 in FC LGI
Considering going to college after high school? The Director of Academic Support/Resources for
Students with Disabilities from Manchester College will provide information and answer questions
to assist students and parents as they consider postsecondary options.
[email protected], 260-982-5888
Tangram Life Coaching: Steve O’dore
Tangram Life Coaching provides guidance, consultation, and real action-orientated strategies for
individuals struggling with life challenges. Designed for persons with learning differences, ADD,
ADHD, Dyslexia, Asperger’s, ineffective social skills, career challenges and more. 317-968-9049,
Vincennes University: Susie Laue
Panel Discussion 6:00-7:00 in FC LGI
812-888-4212, [email protected]
Educational Services
Learning RX: Lynne McCauley RN, BS
LearningRX Cognitive Training Center focuses on pinpointing the underlying cause of learning issues
and customizes cognitive training programs for each client so that the brain handles the information
accurately and efficiently. Learning RX serves children & adults with learning, memory, and
attention problems as well as those with dyslexia, autism spectrum disorders, traumatic brain
injuries and dementia. Learning RX is an approved vendor for Voc. Rehab. Services.
[email protected], 317-845-1999
Project SEARCH: Melissa Rhodes & Deb Okotie
Project SEARCH is an internship program for individuals with disabilities that is nationally and
internationally recognized for innovative practices and a unique, employer-driven model. Our
project is based at a health care facility/St. Vincent Carmel Hospital. Project SEARCH is for students
between the ages 18-23 following their high school education. [email protected],
317-850-4071
Financial Planning
The ARC of Indiana Master Trust: Melissa Justice
Regardless of your age, or your child’s age or disability, planning for the future is important. The Arc of Indiana Master Trust is a special needs trust serving Hoosiers of all disabilities since 1988. 317-977-2375, [email protected]
Family Financial Advisors: Tom Faulconer
Offering fee-based financial planning services to those that need it most. Including special needs,
retirement, insurance, and investment advice and wealth management services. Also offering wills
and estate planning through Faulconer Law Office. 317-697-6795, [email protected]
MetLife Center for Special Needs Planning: Mary Alter & Leah Butler
MetLife Center for Special Needs Planning is committed to helping families through the maze of
legal and financial complexities surrounding planning for the future of dependents with special
needs. Through a dedicated network of Special Needs Planners, the Center helps families secure
both lifetime care and quality of life for their dependents with special needs. We can help families
learn how to protect government benefit eligibility for Supplemental Security Income (SSI), create
Special Needs Trusts & understand the importance of a will. [email protected],
[email protected], 317-567-2005, [email protected], (317) 574-2930
National Foundation for Special Needs Integrity: Krista Frost
As a national Pooled Special Needs Trust company, we specialize in the needs of persons with
disabilities who receive means-tested government benefits, such as Medicaid and SSI. NFSNI
provides a safe harbor to protect your settlement or non-litigation proceeds from being counted
against you by these government benefit programs. [email protected], 317-841-8795
Adult Service Providers
Active Day Northwest: Clarissa Beelby
Active Day/Senior Care represents the nation’s largest network of adult day care centers, with more than 75 sites across the country serving more than 3,500 clients per day.
Our centers, which are staffed by attentive and caring professionals, offer health care supervision, engaging activity programs and rehabilitative therapies in a comfortable, homelike environment. Our primary focus is helping our clients achieve a marked improvement in their overall quality of life, well-being and daily functioning while providing respite and peace of mind for their caregivers. www.activeday.com, 317-569-0014, [email protected]
The ACR of Greater Boone County: Marcia Clutter & Pat Sellman
Arc Rehab is the only Boone County based Medicaid Waiver and Vocational Rehabilitation services
provider for adults with disabilities in the Zionsville area. We have been advocating and providing
facility and community based services for adults with disabilities for 41 years. www.arcrehab.org,
[email protected], 317-482-6815
BACA: Sheila Habarad
The Behavior Analysis Center for Autism (BACA) uses the principles and procedures of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to teach language, social, self-help, academic, daily living and life skills to children and young adults with autism and related disorders throughout Indiana. BACA is committed to the continuous education and training of its staff by hosting regular seminars and training sessions from its esteemed clinical team. For more information, visit www.thebaca.com. , 317.769-4335, [email protected]
Bridges of Indiana: Tiffany Smith
Bridges of Indiana provides services for individuals with disabilities as well as the aging population
emphasizing community integration, independence, and individualism. Bridges of Indiana believes
that all people with disabilities have the right to choose where and with whom they live and work.
Bridges of Indiana has a strong commitment to the rights, dignity, and freedom that people with
disabilities share with everyone. Bridges of Indiana is a provider for the State of Indiana Medicaid
Waiver Program. www.bridgesofindiana.com. 812-249-5039, [email protected]
CICOA- Aging & In-Home Solutions: Kate Kunk, RN
CICOA Aging & In-Home Solutions empowers older adults, those of any age with a disability and
family caregivers to achieve the greatest possible independence, dignity and quality of life.
This mission is accomplished by implementation of a wide variety of services that include in-home
assistance with activities of dailiy living, case management, transportation, information and referral,
etc. [email protected], (317) 803-6002
Cornerstone Associates: Jenna Metcalfe
Our mission is to provide individual support, exemplary services and advocacy to individuals with
disabilities of all ages in environments with the goal of promoting maximum independence,
inclusion and personal choice. [email protected], (317)299-6088
Developmental Disabilities Systems, Inc./DDSi: Julie Williams
DDSi was founded to serve the unique needs of people who have developmental disabilities to assist
their attainment of life goals in a variety of settings. Services offered include assessment, behavior
development, and training. This support is provided within a team context that stresses
collaboration with family members and with staff of other agencies from which the consumer is
receiving services. (317) 477-8240, [email protected]
Disabilities Service Alternatives/DSA: Heather Godby
A premier organization that provides residential supports and options. [email protected], 765-
649-4247
Easter Seals-adult day services, INDATA: Anne Bohm & Carol Girt
Easter Seals Crossroads has been providing assistive technology solutions in Indiana since 1979. In
2007, Easter Seals Crossroads partnered with the State of Indiana, Bureau of Rehabilitative
Services to establish the Indiana Assistive Technology Act (INDATA) Project. The INDATA Project is
one of 56 similar, federally-funded projects designed to increase access and awareness of assistive
technology. INDATA core services include: Information and referral, funding assistance, public
awareness and education, device demonstration, device loan, reutilized computers, and equipment
reutilization. [email protected]; [email protected], 554-7810
Help at Home: Michael Rudolph
Help at Home is a Home Health Agency that provides care for adults and children with
Developmental Disabilities. We provide the following services; Residential , Community, Respite,
Personal Attendant Care and Caregiver support. These services are intended to support individuals
in acquiring skills and participating in community life according to their own interests and abilities.
(317) 273-8049, [email protected]
Hollis Adams Foundation: Brian Tekulve
Hollis Adams Foundation’s primary goal is to enhance the intellectual and social abilities of adults with developmental disabilities so that they can enjoy life experiences that many of us take for granted. It is important for those who transition out of high school or who may be waiting for the waiver to keep building relationships to maintain the social interaction that is vital to continued development. We provide programs and activities focusing on interaction with peers. (317) 437-6518, [email protected]
Indiana Mentor: Kira Kimmel
Adult and children group homes & supported living services. 208-7721,
LEL Home Services, LLC.: Kim D. Eicher
The mission of LEL is to provide person and family centered support services in a manner that ensures the health, safety, satisfaction and dignity of the individual. LEL Home Services provides home and community support services to people with disabilities throughout the state of Indiana. 317-387-1443/Ext. 229, [email protected]
Meaningful Day Services: Sara Ardoin
MDS is a medicaid waiver provider offering the following services: Behavior Management, Adult
Day Services, Music Therapy and Recreational Therapy. Here at Meaningful Day services we provide
services, instruction, training and support aimed to encourage children and adults to live in the
community as any other citizen. 317.850.6982, http://meaningfuldays.com/
Meridian Health Services: Craig Allen & Leslie Holleman
Meridian Health Services connections Program is designed to improve coping skills and overall well
being of those who have both intellectual and mental challenges.317.803.2270,
[email protected], [email protected]
Noble of Indiana: Tom Cain
Since 1953, Noble of Indiana has created opportunities for children and adults with disabilities to
live meaningful lives. Our services include community job placements, prevocational training, adult
daily living skill instruction, community integration opportunities, behavioral support and
community living and respite services. [email protected], 317-375-4228
Opportunities for Positive Growth/OPG: Gail Kahl
OPG, Inc. is a human service agency committed to providing meaningful and dignified support to
individuals with developmental disabilities. Home and Community based services for people desiring
skill development through music therapy, residential & community habilitation, and/or behavioral
supports. 317-813-1781, [email protected]
Outside the Box: Katy Bird, Andrew Reynolds
Outside the Box offers individually customized therapeutic day services to participants in our program. In our unique setting, participants are peer matched into small groups of no more than 8, with two facilitators. Curriculum topics include (but are not limited to!) social skills, communication skills, daily living skills/self-care, relationship building, sensory/motor development, community living, problem solving, independence, task completion, compliance, safety, volunteerism, job-readiness, and self-advocacy. Individuals participating in the day program at Outside the Box can
expect individualized attention geared toward skill acquisition, development and nurturing based on goals identified in their person centered plans.
Outside the Box also offers employment services and an art program. 317-253-6658,
[email protected], [email protected]
P & P Home Services: Ranaye Miles
Our agency is an approved Medicaid Waiver Provider for in-home and community based services for
CIH, FSW, A & D, and TBI Waivers. Our staff has over 45 years of combined experience in the
services field and strives to meet the unique needs of each person that we serve.
[email protected], 317-591-9234
Pinnacle Behavior Services: Jennifer Thompson
Pinnacle Behavior Services provides behavior management and music therapy across the State of
Indiana to individuals on the Indiana Medicaid Waiver. Pinnacle’s team works with the consumer,
guardian, family, etc…to meet the needs of the individual by providing support in the home, at
school, work and/or in the community. Pinnacle’s behavior consultants provide proactive and
reactive interventions to reduce behaviors in the area of social skills, coping skills, anger
management, self-image and many others. Pinnacle’s music therapists provides therapy to improve
self-image and body awareness, fine and gross motor skills, auditory perception while increasing
communication skills, ability to use energy purposefully, interaction with peers and others,
attending behavior, independence and self-direction. 317.770.5081,
St. Vincent New Hope: Amy Flint
St. Vincent New Hope is a not for profit, faith-based organization, which has provided support
services to individuals with developmental disabilities since 1978. St. Vincent New Hope has
programs for persons with developmental disabilities & traumatic brain injuries. Services offered
include group homes, Medicaid Waiver services, Behavior Management & Consultation, & day
services. (317) 338-4535, [email protected]
Sycamore Services, Inc: Debbie Mitchell
Sycamore Services provides Employment, Day and Community and Residential Services. We serve
the entire Indianapolis area as well as Hendricks and Morgan Counties.
http://www.sycamoreservices.com, [email protected]
Tangram: Steve Clossey
TANGRAM creates innovative options for persons living with disability-from employment to business
ownership to independent living and active social lives with friends and family. We believe that
living with purpose and meaning is fundamental to every to every individual and, when made
possible, essential to enriching lives, business and our entire community. 317-968-9049,
Village of Merici: Mary Pat Torbeck
We invite you to participate in our Merici Book Club for Adults with Developmental Disabilities. The Book Club is available for adults of all reading levels and offers e-text, book on CD and other supports. There is no fee to join the Merici Book Club but bring some money for a beverage and/ or pastry. Come and meet new friends!
The Village of Merici is a 501(c)3 organization. 317-858-8544, [email protected] , [email protected]