IN*SOURCE
Equipping families & partnering with professionals to help students with special needs realize their potential.
IPAS - Indiana Protection & Advocacy Services Commission
The Indiana Protection and Advocacy Services (IPAS) Commission is the governing authority of Indiana Disability Rights. The Commission is responsible for assuring adequate legal and advocacy services for the protection, promotion, and empowerment of the rights and interests of individuals with disabilities throughout Indiana.
ISD - Indiana School for the Deaf
The Indiana School for the Deaf Community promotes academic and social excellence for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students aged 3 through 22 through a bilingual environment.
SJI - St Joseph Institute for the Deaf
St. Joseph Institute is a leader in providing LSL services to children and families. We partner with local schools, state agencies, and both local and national organizations to make highly specialized professionals available to Indiana families. We are partners in the CDHHE Network, providing LSL early intervention (birth to three) services in your home anywhere across the state of Indiana through First Steps. Preschool and primary programming is available for students in Central Indiana through our Indianapolis location. Mainstream services can support students and school districts through Teacher of the Deaf direct services and professional training
beginnings
BEGINNINGS for Parents of Children Who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing, Inc., has served families as a non-profit organization, incorporated under the laws of NC, since 1987. BEGINNINGS was established to provide emotional support and access to information as a central resource for families with deaf or hard of hearing children, age birth through 21. BEGINNINGS provides an impartial approach to meeting the diverse needs of these families and the professionals who serve them. These services are also available to deaf parents who have hearing children. The mission of BEGINNINGS is to inform and empower parents as they make decisions about their child. In addition, BEGINNINGS is committed to providing technical assistance to professionals who work with these families to help the children achieve full participation in society.
Teletherapy - Parent Experience
One mom’s experience with teletherapy.
Teletherapy - what you need to know
Tip sheet about teletherapy.
School Intro Letter for Younger Children
Printable to introduce your child to a new teacher.
School Intro Letter for Older Children
Printable to introduce your child to a new teacher.