Non-Profit Partners

Families for Effective Autism Treatment (FEAT) of Louisville is a non-profit organization that actively supports and funds autism programs for the entire family. Created for families by families, FEAT of Louisville is dedicated to easing the autism journey through ongoing support, education and programs including the Autism Friendly Business Initiative.

About Special Kids (ASK) is Indiana’s Parent to Parent organization that works throughout the state to give support, answer questions and provide information and resources to families of children with special needs. ASK staff are extensively and continually trained as well as parents of children with special needs; therefore, we can help other families and professionals understand the various systems that families encounter related to special needs.  

The Autism Society of Indiana (ASI) exists to ensure that every individual and every family affected by autism in the State of Indiana receives the high-quality services they deserve.

VIPS is a statewide agency in Kentucky and Indiana with a total annual budget of $2.4 million. In fact, in the fiscal year 2017/2018, we served 600 children from birth to five years of age and their families. Our teachers and interventionists drove nearly 252,000 miles to provide direct services to young children with blindness/low vision.  VIPS was the first and continues to be the only nonprofit agency in Kentucky and Indiana providing vision-specific services to this population of children.

INARF is the principal membership organization in Indiana representing providers of services to people with disabilities. Our members serve over 50,000 Indiana citizens annually and employ nearly 15,000 workers. For over 45 years, INARF has maintained positive work relationships with governmental agencies responsible for human service programs, promoted networking and professional development opportunities for members, and provided leadership and support in the promotion of quality programs for persons with disabilities. INARF is committed to strengthening the system of services and supports for Hoosiers with disabilities

Our mission is to provide support, education, and advocacy for individuals with Down syndrome; thus enabling each individual to reach their full potential. 

Down Syndrome Indiana is a one-stop-shop for information and resources on Down syndrome. The programs it offers are intended to promote the inclusion of individuals with Down syndrome in their greater community, as well as, to offer support and information to families, caregivers, educators, employers and the professionals who serve individuals with Down syndrome.

Family Voices Indiana provides information, training, and one-on-one support to families of children and youth with special health care needs, and the professionals who serve them. We aim to provide families with tools to make informed decisions, advocate for improved systems and policies, and build partnerships between professionals and families. We are the state affiliate organization for Family Voices, and we serve as Indiana’s Family-to-Family Health Information Center.

At FUSE we provide information, resources and support to  families and individuals with disabilities or mental health needs. When families first learn that their child has a disability or a mental health care need, they often don’t know where to turn. As those children grow into adulthood, services and supports change, and families need to learn how to navigate new systems and services. We act as a guide with individuals and families to information and resources that help them meet their individualized needs and live a fulfilling life in their community. We host training sessions, Q&A meetings, and seasonal social events, and we host some group skill building programs throughout the year, so families have a variety of ways to get involved. Families can engage with us by phone, email social media or by attending any of our events. Our email newsletter helps individual and families stay on top of current disability news and information.

The Indiana Resource Center for Autism is state mandated to conduct needs assessment surveys. Information from previous surveys have been used to better understand the status of services in Indiana and to identify additional support and funding needs. Information has also been used to inform policy makers. As such, we have formed the Indiana Autism Policy Group to develop this survey, analyze the results, and to develop a report that will be distributed widely. Members of the Indiana Autism Policy Group represent the Autism Society of Indiana, Arc of Indiana, Riley Child Development Center, Easterseals Crossroads, and faculty from Purdue University, Ball State University, and Indiana University. Participation is voluntary. All information will be kept confidential and presents no risk to those completing the form. We simply need your input. Thank you in advance for helping us gather this information. Please do not hesitate to email Dr. Cathy Pratt directly at prattc@indiana.edu with any questions.

DSANI represents people with Down syndrome and their families in the eleven counties surrounding Fort Wayne, Indiana. The mission of the Down Syndrome Association of Northeast Indiana is to enhance the lives of people affected by Down syndrome, advocate on their behalf, provide information and support to families and professionals, and promote acceptance and inclusion of people with Down syndrome

Special Olympics Indiana is a nonprofit organization that is a part of the global Special Olympics movement, using sport, health, education, and leadership programs every day around the world to end discrimination against and empower people with intellectual disabilities.

Founded in 1969, Special Olympics Indiana has grown to more than 18,000 athletes and unified partners in virtually every county throughout the state. With the support of over 10,000 coaches and volunteers, 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 at no cost to the participants.

The mission of Special Olympics is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.

The Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired (ISBVI) educates and invests in many children that, due to blindness/low vision or blindness/low vision and additional handicapping conditions, other schools cannot or have difficulty serving. Through its outreach initiatives, ISBVI provides services to children and young adults throughout the state who are blind or have low vision who are not enrolled at the School.

Faith Community Institute is a great way to connect with other people in the community, learn valuable life skills, and grow in your relationship with the Lord.

We are a small nonprofit with a great big vision: a society that includes, values and empowers children, youth and adults with IDD. Our mission is to initiate positive change on behalf of our constituents. The Council is a Louisville-based nonprofit rooted in advocacy of fully inclusive lives for individuals of all ages who have developmental and/or intellectual disabilities.  We have been affiliated with Metro United Way as a partner agency for 45-plus years, and we are grateful for United Way's commitment to serving our community.

The Council helps individuals, families and caregivers by providing one-on-one guidance, training events and social events  to navigate essential community resources to help individuals live their best lives. We are here to serve your family for a lifetime, offering training and empowerment through all the stages of your journey.