March is Developmental Disability Awareness Month, a nationwide observance to bring forward awareness of including people with disabilities in our communities and to look at the barriers to that inclusion. Here in the Library at the IIDC, we have put together a guide to make finding library materials that we have on this subject easier… Read more »
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Summer Fun!
Spring is in the air, and the redbud trees are blooming! That also means summer is right around the corner, and THAT means it’s time to start planning our summer activities. For some parents, summer camps are the way to go; for others, vacation planning is in the works. Still others are happy to stay… Read more »
FINDER Resource Tool
The IndianaDisabilityResourceFINDER.org is an online tool specifically designed to connect people with disability-related programs, services, and supports in their local community anywhere in Indiana 24/7. It can create a customized list of resources based on a person’s unique situation and needs. FINDER is easy to use and can support first-time users with a step-by-step guide,… Read more »
IRCA Autism Conference
SAVE THE DATE! The Indiana Resource Center for Autism is announcing its inaugural IRCA Autism Conference: Learning Together. This virtual conference is scheduled for September 29, 2021, and the keynote speaker is Dr. Kathleen Quill. More details will be forthcoming, but you are invited to attend: If you are a parent, professional, educator, therapist, paraprofessional,… Read more »
Autism Acceptance Month
Ahead of World Autism Awareness Day (Friday, April 2nd), staff at the Indiana Resource Center for Autism have published an article called Autism Acceptance Month: Tips for Supporting Adults on the Autism Spectrum. This article discusses the change from “awareness” to “acceptance” as well as offers tips for supporting folks on the autism spectrum. Read… Read more »