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12/29/2025

12/29/2025

A Message from The Division of Disability, Aging, and Rehabilitative Services: DDARS Advisory Council Family Member Opening and Application

The Division of Disability, Aging, and Rehabilitative Services is excited to announce the DDARS Advisory Council is recruiting a new member to serve in the immediate or extended family member of an individual with an intellectual or other developmental disability role. Membership representation of this Advisory Council is established in Indiana Code.

General Overview of the Council’s Purpose
The DDARS Advisory Council was established under Indiana Code Section 12-9-4 to advise and assist DDARS in its effort to develop and sustain a system of supports and services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Council provides expertise, lived experiences, and advice on specific areas such as: technology; health; policy; law; marketing; public relations; provider services; and advocacy. The Council is individual and family-driven and helps carry out DDRS’ mission to support a wide variety of Hoosiers with disabilities to create a vision for their future that uses paid and natural supports to build on and enhance their personal strengths and assets.

General Membership Overview
Membership is established through Indiana Code Section 12-9-4-3. This particular position is appointed by the DDARS Director and will serve a two-year term, beginning in February, 2026.

General Meeting Information
The DDARS Council meetings are held six months throughout the year on the third Wednesday of the month from 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. The majority of the meetings are held in-person at the Indiana Government Center, Indianapolis, Indiana.

Support for Participation
The Family Member appointed to the Council in this role is provided with reimbursement for parking expenses, as needed. Additionally, DDARS will provide reasonable accommodations in connection with the member’s duties as provided in state policies and procedures.

Application Link
Please use this link (https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=ur-ZIQmkE0-wxBi0WTPYjakd8nkvvl1LtsCMSBibnTJUOVZBVU1GSlQzVlNVS0VWMVcySVpKMzNKVi4u&j=132801&sfmc_sub=64454554&l=1707_HTML&u=2797047&mid=546006736&jb=3004) to complete the Family Member Application online. Please ensure that you click or tap the word “submit” at the end of the application. Additionally, you will have the option of saving your response. Instead of the online application, if you would like to request a different format, please email BDS.Help@fssa.in.gov or call 317-234-1147. The application will be open until January 13, 2026.

Selection Process
Upon receiving your application, DDARS will review your application, and individuals meeting the role requirements will be screened for potential membership. It is possible you will be contacted for a virtual interview with DDARS staff members. Applicants who are not appointed are invited to stay actively engaged in DDARS activities.

Thank you. We appreciate and value your interest in empowering individuals to live, love, learn, work, play and pursue their dreams!

12/26/2025

With nearly 28 years of outstanding service to Forte Residential and the people we support, "The Legend", Mark Hirschey, is retiring. Please help us thank him for his service. He will be missed!

12/26/2025

Forte Residential is celebrating its accreditation of Person-Centered Excellence, awarded by the Council on Quality & Leadership

12/16/2025

Looking for new reading material? 📖

12/11/2025

Rights for you, rights for me! Check out https://www.un.org/en/udhrbook/ for an illustrated guide!

12/04/2025

Another opportunity to provide input on the waiver redesign!

https://f.mtr.cool/cfxedpcstt

Indiana Waiver Reset: Open Feedback Call
December 5, 2025 12-1:30 pm ET
Registration https://f.mtr.cool/cfxedpcstt

Who can participate?
People accessing services who have physical disabilities (under age 60); intellectual and developmental disabilities; and traumatic brain injuries
Family members
HCBS service providers
HCBS case managers

What is this about?

The Indiana Bureau of Disabilities Services is planning to create new home and community-based service waivers to improve services. This is known as the “waiver reset.”

In 2027, BDS plans to move people accessing services on the current four waivers into the new waivers. BDS is still working on figuring out what the new waivers will be like.

To help, BDS has been working with the Human Services Research Institute to host conversations about what changes are needed. Based on the feedback received, HSRI will develop recommendations for the waiver reset.

During the December 5 call, HSRI will provide an overview of the waiver reset, answer questions, and listen to feedback from the community about suggested changes to the waivers.

12/01/2025

Happy December! 🎄

11/24/2025

Thanks to all who joined us for our annual picnic!

11/21/2025

Gearing up for Thanksgiving! 🍂 Celebrate with us for our themed days next week, and feel free to stop by your local office to show off your look! 🧡