Indiana Disability Rights

👀Know your voting rights! IDR has developed a new resource to provide you with a quick, clear explanation of your voting rights and tools you can use to ensure you are prepared to exercise your right to vote in Indiana. in.gov/idr/files/IDR-…

Know your voting rights! Hoosiers, you have less than two weeks to register to vote in the Primary Election on May 5! Voter registration closes for the Primary Election on April 6. Register to vote or update your registration by visiting indianavoters.in.gov

Do you have an advanced directive? Advanced directives are instructions you want your medical team to follow if you are unable to make medical decisions. IDR has free plain language advanced directive resources and printable templates you can download at in.gov/idr/advanced-d….

March is dedicated to increasing awareness of the 25% of people with disabilities in our communities. If you have a disability, this month is a great time to communicate, connect, and collaborate with your neighbors. How have you celebrated Disability Awareness Month?

Have a New Years resolution to learn how to advocate for your disability rights? Wondering where to start? Watch this video created by @DisabilityRtsFL. This is your year to advocate for your disability rights! #BecauseAdvocacy #DisabilityRights youtube.com/watch?v=B09EwB…

Proposed amendments to the CIH, FS, H&W, TBI, and 1915 B(4) waivers are open for public comment until March 13. The proposed waiver amendments can be found at in.gov/fssa/ddars/bds… Public comments may be submitted to ddrswaivernoticecomment@fssa.in.gov

Happy Valentine's Day from IDR! It's a great day to connect with a neighbor, friend, or older adult, who may want to celebrate human connection, but feels alone. "Every person on this Earth needs just one person who sees them and roots for them." #inclusion #inclusionmatters

Changes are happening to Indiana’s Medicaid Waivers. Read our fact sheet that explains what will change effective 12.31.25 at arcind.org/news/medicaid-…

Have you seen this?! Apple’s new ad features college students with disabilities living a typical college experience using assistive technology. “I need stuff like you need stuff and that stuff is not the same!” #DisabilityRights youtube.com/watch?v=KmFPWx…

Want to advocate for yourself during this Legislative session? Here are some ways to get involved. *Read the bills at iga.in.gov/legislative/20… * Talk to your Rep and Senator. Start at iga.in.gov/information/fi… *Reserve your spot to testify about a bill at iga.in.gov/2026/committee…

@ABC57News Schools should plan ahead to ensure they provide necessary services, supports, and accommodations during eLearning days, so students with IEPs or 504 do not fall behind. Parents should ensure their student's IEP addresses how the student will receive services during eLearning.

For children with Individualized Education Plans, or IEPs, who rely heavily on routine and specialized support, virtual instruction can be especially challenging. abc57.com/news/synchrono…

This Thanksgiving, we are #Thankful for the rights and laws that empower individuals with a #disability to live and thrive in our community. What disability rights or laws are you most thankful for? [Image says "Thankful, Grateful, Appreciative. IndianaDisabilityRights.org"]

Knowing your rights is the first step toward self-advocacy. Our free new resource will help you understand your rights while receiving inpatient mental health treatment. #MentalHealthMatters in.gov/idr/files/Know…

Have questions about how students receiving special education services are disciplined? @wfyi is hosting a webinar this Thursday, Nov. 20 at 5:30 p.m. ET, featuring @INDisRts Attorney Jim Hutton. Learn more and register at wfyi.org/events/webinar…

In honor of Veterans Day, we recognize the sacrifices of all those who have served, and those who currently serve, in the U.S. military. We also acknowledge that disabled veterans have long been some of the disability community’s most powerful advocates.

National Disability Employment Awareness Month may end today, but the positive impact of people with disabilities in the American workforce does not! #NDEAM reminds us of the value and talent workers with disabilities add to our workplaces and economy. youtube.com/watch?v=hqjnP_…

Has a reasonable accommodation helped YOU succeed in the workplace? Please share in a comment below! #NDEAM

🎇National Disability Employment Awareness Month #NDEAM is a great time to recognize the contributions of individuals with disabilities to America’s workplaces and economy. @USDOL's ODEP promotes greater access and opportunity. dol.gov/agencies/odep

IDR's Mental Health Advisory Council (MHAC) has several open volunteer positions. The MHAC meets 4 times a year, virtually. Learn more by visiting in.gov/idr/mental-hea… and fill out an application at in.gov/idr/files/MHAC…