Columbus Area Down Syndrome Support Group

03/13/2026

Thank you to Mark and Wendy Elwood!

The Arc of Bartholomew County has been selected to be beneficiary of this year's walk. Sign up today and lets support this great cause together.

https://runsignup.com/Race/IN/Columbus/iAmMeJamboree
WE ARE SO EXCITED to announce that Registration for the 2026 I am Me Jamboree is open!

Thank you to the Mark & Wendy Elwood Foundation for their support and Jamboree Sponsorship!

The event is less than 3 months away!!!!

03/12/2026

Heather Dane, FSSA's Chief Program Officer, provides information on the newly launched Self Direction option for Indiana Medicaid Waivers, including PATHWAYS, H&W, TBI, FSW, and CIH.

If you have questions, please speak to your case manager about your options. Your case manager is there to support you. They are available to work through the tools with you in this process.

For information, resources, and tools visit the BDS Website: www.in.gov/fssa/ddars/bds/hcbs-self-direction/

03/12/2026

Members of the Columbus Area Down Syndrome Support Group had a great experience at Simply Pottery!

03/12/2026

Kick off our 6-week chair yoga series on St. Patrick’s Day, Tuesday, March 17, at The Arc of Bartholomew County. Taught by Lezlie Ward

This program is offered free of charge for self-advocates, their staff, and/or guardians.

📅 Tuesdays, March 17 – April 21
🕜 1:30 – 2:30 PM
📍 The Arc Building, Lower Level
2060 Doctors Park Drive | Columbus, IN 47203

No yoga experience is required, Everyone is welcome, and all levels of mobility are accommodated.

☘️ Wear green to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at our first session!

Space is limited to 20 participants.

02/28/2026

If you have services on Medicaid PA, or Medicaid Waiver, this affects you.

This special Ask The Arc webinar provides information on proposed waiver amendments. Slides from the webinar are posted on our Medicaid & Medicaid Waiver Upd...

02/18/2026

🎉💙 Celebrate World Down Syndrome Day with a rockin’ Dance Party! 💙🎉

Join Down Syndrome Indiana and GiGi’s Playhouse Indianapolis on Saturday, March 21 for a fun-filled evening of dancing, connection, and celebration! ✨

Event Schedule:
• 6:00–6:30 PM – Sensory-Friendly Dance Party
• 6:30–8:00 PM – World Down Syndrome Day Dance Party

Dance the night away, strike a pose on the red carpet, enjoy crafts, cookies, drinks, and more! We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

📍 GridIron Hall – Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center
7001 W. 56th St, Indianapolis, IN 46254

👉 Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/9cbiWX5xpa

02/15/2026

As spring approaches, look for CADSSG in the community, providing information and resources at various events! Go to thearcbc.org for the latest updates.

02/09/2026

Join NDSS' webinar highlighting 𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘚𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘭 𝘵𝘰 𝘈𝘥𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘥: 𝘈 𝘎𝘶𝘪𝘥𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘍𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘴 & 𝘊𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴, a resource designed to help individuals with Down syndrome and their families navigate the shift from school to adulthood.

📝 This webinar will highlight key resources in healthcare, education, employment, and community life, while emphasizing the importance of early planning and self-advocacy. Participants will gain practical insights to help young adults build the skills, support, and confidence needed for a successful, self-directed transition.

This webinar is free and will be recorded and sent to registrants, but registration is required! Register today at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_QSb7r_kwQa-4XtXcShAoHA #/registration

02/07/2026

02/02/2026

Email info@thearcbc.org for questions. 💙

01/28/2026

We got 14" at my house! ❄️ $14 donated ❄️❄️❄️ www.thearcbc.org

01/27/2026

Get ready for an unforgettable day of music and movement at Always Ready for Chocolate, featuring special guest performers!

Enjoy a live performance by the Amanda Webb Band, a Southern Indiana Blues Society People’s Choice Award–recognized group from Brown County, IN.

You’ll also be energized by The Arc of Jackson County Shake Down Dancers, bringing high energy, joy, and spirit to the stage.

This event celebrates talent, community, and inclusion—don’t miss this exciting entertainment lineup!