This directory is distributed as a public service. It is a compilation of local, state, and national organizations that assist people with disabilities and their families. 
 
 

Since the last publication in 1992, many additional organizations and services have been listed on the World Wide Web. An effort was made to include many of these. You are urged to search the web yourself.
 
 

The directory has been reviewed by the City of Bloomingtonâs Council for Community Accessibility. This group promotes community education and public awareness and advocates for people with disabilities. The Council is sponsored by the Community and Family Resources Department of the City of Bloomington. Information contained in this edition has been compiled by Craig Brenner, Special Projects Coordinator, Community and Family Resources Department, and Zachary White, Bloomington High School North Intern. Editorial assistance was provided by John Dessauer, Community and Family Resources Department. 
 
 

The entries in this book are for information only and are not intended to be recommendations.
 
 

The Community and Family Resources Department thanks Bloomington Hospital & Healthcare System Printing Services for printing this publication.
 
 

The City of Bloomington does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, or number of dependents in employment or in provision of services.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

STATE, LOCAL AND NATIONAL RESOURCES
 
 
 
 

ABILITIES UNLIMITED, INC. 812-332-1620

P.O. Box 1814 FAX 812-335-8220

Bloomington, IN 47402 Email ö abunlim@bloomington.in.us

Located at 239 Winslow Road - Southcourt Building
 
 

Lends durable medical equipment: wheelchairs, walkers, bedside commodes, etc. Modifies homes for accessibility ö HMAL program in City. Provides campership assistance for children with disabilities. Facilitates support groups: Head Injury and Fibromyalgia. Acts as "Point of Entry" for First Steps: identifies disabilities in children 0 ö 3 and provides names of service providers; See FIRST STEPS.
 
 

Advocates for individuals with disabilities. Participates in activities to increase public awareness.
 
 

8401 Colesville Road, Suite 200

Silver Spring, MD 20910
 
 

Federally funded project whose primary mission is to provide information on assistive technology and rehabilitation equipment available from domestic and international sources to consumers, organizations, professionals, and caregivers within the United States; sponsored by the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR), which is part of the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) of the U.S. Department of Education. 
 
 

The ABLEDATA database contains information on more than 25,000 assistive technology products (17,000 of which are available as of 3/20/00), from white canes to voice output programs. Database contains detailed descriptions of each product including price and company information; also contains information on non-commercial prototypes, customized and one-of-a-kind products, and do-it-yourself designs.
 
 

(Aspergerâs/Autism Better Living Empowerment Society) 812-277-9626
 
 

Social group for adults 16 years and older with Asperger's Syndrome, High Functioning Autism, or PDD/Nos, all part of the autism spectrum; cosponsored by South Central Area of Indiana Autism Society of America and Southern Indiana Center for Independent Living. Meets the first Saturday of each month. No cost.

People from all over southern Indiana attend. Call Suzie Rimstidt at 812-332-1916 

for information or transportation.

See LEARNING DISABILITIES ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA 
 
 

ACCESS FOR ALL 607-255-7727

PROGRAM ON EMPLOYMENT AND DISABILITY TTY 607-255-2891

School of Industrial and Labor Relations Email ö ilr_ped@cornell.edu

106 ILR Extension www.ilr.cornell.edu/ped/accessforall/

Ithaca, NY 14853-3901
 
 

Web site offers information and examples of how to make workplaces accessible 

to everyone, including individuals with hearing and vision disabilities.
 
 

2853 East 10th Street

Bloomington, IN 47408
 
 

Kim Davis, positive behavior support with preschool and elementary children; Adapted Physical Education Teacher (Private).
 
 

See SPINA BIFIDA ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA
 
 

AIDSERVE INDIANA 800-848-AIDS 

3951 N. Meridian Street, Suite 101 317-920-7755

Indianapolis, IN 46208-4011 FAX 317-926-7823

Statewide HIV/AIDS agency created 1/1/98 through merger between Indiana 

Community AIDS Action Network (ICAAN) and Indiana Cares. Works to prevent 

transmission of HIV and improve quality of life of those infected and those affected by creating access to education and services for all communities in Indiana; advocates for effective and compassionate response to HIV.
 
 

AIDS TASK FORCE/HIV TESTING 812-336-4492
 
 

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS 812-334-8191

Also Al-Anon and Alateen 800-589-8153

Informal self-help groups for anyone who finds it difficult to stop drinking or 

is having a problem with alcohol.
 
 

ALZHEIMERâS ASSOCIATION 800-272-3900

919 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 1100 312-335-8700

Chicago, Illinois 60611-1676 FAX 312-335-1110

South Central Indiana Chapter 800-351-3755

P.O. Box 547 812-372-3755

Columbus, IN 47202 FAX 812-376-0541
 
 

Provides research grants for Alzheimer studies.
 
 

ALZHEIMER SUPPORT GROUP AT GLENBURN HOME 812-847-2221

R.R. 2 Box 208

Linton, IN 47441
 
 

Provides information, referral, and support to caregivers of persons with Alzheimer

Disease or related dementia; regular meetings at Linton First United Methodist Church. 
 
 

American Financial Center FAX 316-684-5709

7701 East Kellogg, Suite 625 Email - aaem@swbell.net

Wichita, KS 67207-1705 www.healthy.net/aaem/

Over 400 physicians have grouped together to form the American Academy of 

Environmental Medicine in the U.S., Canada, Australia and England to study and treat people with illnesses or health problems caused by adverse, allergic or toxic reactions to a wide variety of environmental substances. Provides testing, treatment, searchable database of member physicians, seminars, and publications.
 
 

National Office 810-776-3900

22100 Gratiot Ave. Literature Requests 800-598-4668

E. Detroit, MI 48021
 
 

Washington Office 202-466-8511

750 17^th Street, N.W., Suite 1100

Washington, D.C. 20006
 
 

National organization dedicated to addressing the problem of autoimmunity, 

the major cause of chronic illness. Provides information on more than 56 

autoimmune related diseases. Web site has research reports. 
 
 

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY (Monroe County Unit) 812-336-8423

710 North Walnut FAX 812-339-9213

Bloomington, IN 47404

Jim Bretz, Area Executive Director 
 
 

The American Cancer Society is the nationwide community-based voluntary

health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem 

by preventing cancer, saving lives and diminishing suffering from cancer through research, education, advocacy, and service.
 
 

1155 15^th Street, NW, Suite 1004 800-424-8666

Washington, D.C. 20005 FAX 202-467-5085

Provides information, including monthly publication "The Braille Forum."
 
 

Riley Tower 2, Suite 2102

600 North Alabama Street

Indianapolis, IN 46204-1415
 
 

A non-profit incorporated organization comprised of low vision, visually impaired, blind, and sighted persons. One of the purposes of this group is to encourage and assist the blind, especially the newly blinded, to develop their abilities and potentials to assume their responsible places in their communities. The American Council of the Blind cooperates with both public and private institutions serving the needs of the vision impaired. Membership: $5.00 (18 years and older). Privileges include participation in the Group Life Insurance Program and national magazine, The Braille Forum and publication Focus on ACB of Indiana. Write or call for further information. 
 
 

South Central Association of the Visually Impaired (SCAVI). Meets first Monday of each month at noon in Bedford. For more information, contact Mrs. Ruth Fountaine, (812) 275-2640.
 
 

to educate the community about blindness and integrate the blind and visually 

impaired into the community, to educate ourselves and foster independence. 

Meets second Thursday of each month, 6:30 ö 8:30 p.m., First United Methodist

Church, 4^th and Washington Streets, Bloomington. 

Contact person: Barbara Salisbury 812-334-2836

Email ö ACB.Bloomington@worldnet.att.net

National Office www.diabetes.org

1701 North Beauregard Street

Alexandria, VA 22311

Indiana Information Center 888-DIABETES

7363 E. 21^st Street 317-352-9226

Indianapolis, IN 46219 
 
 

Provides educational materials, books, pharmaceutical information and pamphlets; support groups. 
 
 

11 Penn Plaza, Suite 300 212-502-7661

New York, NY 10001 TDD 212-502-7662

National resource for people who are blind or visually impaired. Dissemination of information, identification and resolution of critical issues, education, and production of Talking Books and other audio materials.
 
 

National Center www.americanheart.org/

7272 Greenville Avenue

Dallas, Texas 75231

Provides education and information on fighting heart disease and stroke.
 
 

AMERICAN HYPERLEXIA ASSOCIATION 630-530-8551

Center for Speech and Language Disorders FAX 630-530-5909

195 W. Spangler Suite B www.hyperlexia.org/welcome.html

Elmhurst, IL 60126
 
 

Volunteer organization addressing Hyperlexia. Links to Hyperlexia Web Ring, 

Hyperlexia Parentsâ Page, educational materials.
 
 

1425 Pompton Avenue www.gastro.com/liverpg/atresia.htm

Cedar Grove, NJ 07009
 
 

National voluntary non-profit health organization dedicated to treating, curing, 

and preventing Biliary Atresia and other liver diseases.
 
 

Region IV 800-586-4872

1400 E. Pugh Drive, Suite 10 Email ö lungin4th@worldnet.att.net

Terre Haute, IN 47802 www.lungusa.org
 
 

Asthma management education, Tobacco Cessation for teens and adults, Tobacco Prevention Education, educational materials for all ages, referral information.
 
 

1839 Frankfort Avenue 502-895-2405

P. O. Box 6085 FAX 502-899-2274

Louisville, KY 40206-0085 Email ö info@aph.org

Instructional aids, tools, and supplies. Products include traditional items (slates, styluses) to high-tech items (talking computer software). Designed for students, but may be useful for adults both in education and daily living. Books and 

magazines in Braille, large type, recorded, and computer disk form. LOUIS 

textbook reference database. Center for ongoing research; publishes 

"InSight" newsletter.
 
 

411 East 7th Street 812-332-7292

Bloomington, IN 47408
 
 

Blood Center 812-331-1300
 
 

International tracing, blood services, service to military families, disaster services, health and safety classes such as CPR, First Aid, HIV/AIDS Education, and Preventing Disease Transmission, and Lifeline services.
 
 

P.O. Box 3355 FAX 717-334-8808

Gettysburg, PA 17325 Parent Hotline 800-942-ASDC

Tax exempt organization furthering the services of the International Association of 

Parents of the Deaf. Has Speakersâ Bureau - Nationally recognized "expert" parents are available to share their expertise with groups of families, legislators, administrators, teachers, and staff on such topics as: 

ASDC's mission 

Organizing parent support groups 

Individual Education Plan (IEP) development 

Parenting deaf children 

Transition planning 

Goal-setting 

Family relationships and interactions 

Communication access 

How to advocate for legislative action 
 
 

10801 Rockville Pike TTY 301-897-5700

Rockville, Maryland 20852 FAX 301-571-0457

Promotes the interests of and provides services for professionals in audiology,

people with communication disabilities; the professional, scientific, and credentialing association for more than 97,000 audiologists, speech-language pathologists, and speech, language, and hearing scientists.
 
 

P.O. Box 11 Email ö amethyst@bloomington.in.us

Bloomington, IN 47402
 
 

Menâs Shelter 812-336-2812

215 N. Rogers Street, Bloomington, IN 47404
 
 

Womenâs Shelter 812-336-2666

1310 E. Atwater, Bloomington, IN 47401
 
 

Transitional housing for men and women recovering from alcohol and other drug addictions; includes room and board in a recovery-focused environment essential for early recovery when vulnerable to relapse. Includes assessment, treatment planning, case management, counseling, life skills, referrals. Womenâs program also houses dependent children.

11900 Parklawn Drive, Suite 100 FAX 301-231-7392

Rockville, MD 20852 Email - AnxDis@adaa.org

www.adaa.org/

Promotes prevention and cure of anxiety disorders and works to improve the lives 

of people with them. Provides consumer resource listing and links, information exchange network for professionals, conferences. Made up of professionals who conduct research and treat anxiety disorders and individuals who have a personal 

or general interest in learning more about such disorders.

22 East Washington Street, Suite 210 317-977-2375

Indianapolis, IN 46204 FAX 317-977-2385

Non-profit organization advocating for people with mental retardation and related disabilities and their families to live, learn, work, and play in communities throughout Indiana. Member of The Arc of the U.S.
 
 

The Arc of Indiana Master Trust I - Trust program designed to offer families a way to plan for their childâs future that will not interfere with government programs and benefits.
 
 

Trust II ö Trust program typically funded by persons who themselves have disabilities; allows for continued eligibility for government programs and benefits.

7300 W. Reeves Road 812-829-6066

Bloomington, IN 47404 FAX 812-876-9922

Also 400 East Jefferson Street, Spencer IN 47460

Senior Citizens Nutrition Project provides home-delivered meals prepared at 

nutrition sites and delivered from three to five days per week to homebound persons 

60 and over, for donation of $2.00 (no one denied meals because of inability 

to pay); cost for persons younger than 60 is $4.50, but also available upon 

request as long as the person is homebound.
 
 

Area 10 Case managers provide assessment, care planning, and service monitoring 

for persons eligible for Medicaid Waiver services; waivers include Autism Waiver, Medically Fragile Children Waiver, ICMFR Waiver, A & D (Aging and Disabled) Waiver, Traumatic Brain Injury Waiver; Waivers provide funding for in-home or community services.
 
 

Area 10 Handyman/Home Repair Program provides handyman services and home 

repairs for persons 60 and over; small home repairs; donations encouraged; for 

those with limited income, no cost for labor but will be asked to pay for parts; can 

build ramps; consideration of alternative payment structures for very low income.
 
 

Bill Goveia, Director 812-876-1424
 
 

Serves persons with mental disabilities in Bartholomew, Brown, Decatur, Jackson, 

Jennings, Lawrence, and Monroe Counties.
 
 

Monroe County Special Olympics Program

Barb Dunbar, Co-Coordinator 812-349-3760

Bloomington Parks and Recreation Email ö dunbarb@city.bloomington.in.us
 
 

Beth Cossairt, Co-Coordinator 812-349-2800

Monroe County Parks and Recreation Email ö bcossairt@co.monroe.in.us

National Office

1330 West Peachtree Street

Atlanta, GA 30309

Arthritis Answers 800-283-7800

Provides newsletter "Fibromyalgia Health Letter."
 
 

ASK-A-NURSE 800-777-7775

3905 Vincennes Rd., Suite 501

Indianapolis, IN 46268
 
 

Telephone hotline staffed by registered nurses. Provides information on health care and physician referrals. 24 hour service.
 
 

ASL ACCESS Voice/TTY 703-799-8733 

4217 Adrienne Drive Email - aslaccess@aol.com

Alexandria, VA 22309 www.aslaccess.org
 
 

Volunteer 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization that provides American Sign Language (ASL) resources to public libraries, as a service to communities; video reviews; ASL Access is not a retailer.
 
 

532 N. Walnut Street, Suite D

Bloomington, IN 47407-5185
 
 

Group for high functioning adults with autism and adults with spouses or children 

with autism; call for information.
 
 

INC. www.assistance-dogs-intl.org/index.html
 
 

Coalition representing providers and trainers of guide dogs for people who are blind and visually impaired, hearing dogs for those who are deaf and hard of hearing, and service dogs for those with other disabilities and/or mobility impairments. Web site provides contact information for over 50 assistance dog organizations. Publishes "Legal Rights of Guide Dogs, Hearing Dogs, and Service Dogs."
 
 

See HEAR Indiana
 
 

ASSOCIATION OF LATE-DEAFENED ADULTS Voice/FAX 877-348-7537 (US only)

1145 Westgate St., Suite #206 TTY 708-358-0135

Oak Park, IL 60301 www.alda.org/
 
 

Regional Director: Barbara Kerven (Region II ö Indiana)

1281 Nicholson Avenue

Lakewood, OH 44107
 
 

ALDA works collaboratively with other organizations around the world serving 

the needs of late-deafened people. Late-deafened usually means deafness that happened post-lingually, after the development of speech and language; people with late-deafness are usually unable to understand speech without visual aids such as speech-reading, sign language, and/or Computer Aided Real-time Transcription (CART); may have lost hearing suddenly or gradually as a result of inherited causes, accident, illness, medication, surgery, noise or other factors. Late Deafened Adults also can share in the common experience of having been raised in the hearing world and having become deaf rather than having been born deaf. 
 
 

University of Massachusetts Boston FAX 617-287-3881

100 Morrissey Blvd. Email ö ahead@psotbox.acs.ohio-state.edu

Boston, MA 02125-3393 E-mail ö Charlotte.Corbett@umb.edu

Membership organization for individuals involved in development of policy and provision of services for people with disabilities in higher education; newsletter "Alert" available on-line; job listing service.
 
 

668 South Military Trail 800-5-HELP-A-T

Deerfield Beach, Florida 33442 FAX 954-725-1153

The Ataxia Telangiectasia Children's Project, better known as the A-T Children's 

Project was formed to raise funds through events and contributions from corporations, 

foundations and friends; funds are used to accelerate research aimed at finding a cure and improving the lives of all children with Ataxia Telangiectasia. Organizes competitive grants, sponsors workshops, provides public education, patient registry. 
 
 

4182 Adams Avenue www.autism.com/ari/

San Diego, CA 92116 

Non-profit organization devoted to conducting research, and to disseminating 

the results of research, on the causes of autism and on methods of preventing, 

diagnosing and treating autism and other severe behavioral disorders of childhood;

provides information based on research to parents and professionals throughout the world. New information is published in quarterly newsletter, "The Autism Research Review International," available by subscription. A limited amount of the information is available from web site.
 
 

7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 300 301-657-0881

Bethesda, MD 20814-3015 FAX 301-657-0869

Promotes lifelong access and opportunities for persons within the autism spectrum 

and their families.
 
 

AUTISM SOCIETY OF AMERICA, 

SOUTH CENTRAL INDIANA CHAPTER 812-333-2110

724 Glen Arbor Way

Bloomington, IN 47404
 
 

Supports, advises, and provides information about autism to individuals, families, 

professionals; raises public awareness; advocates for appropriate local, state, and federal services for persons with autism; support groups.
 
 

Indiana University School of Medicine FAX 317-278-0399

Injury Prevention and Control Center 317-274-2977

575 West Drive, Room 004 www.preventinjury.org

Indianapolis, IN 46226
 
 

Program of the Indiana University School of Medicine to assure that all children are

riding safely; nationally known for its work with transportation of children with 

special health care needs. ASFC develops child passenger safety materials for a variety of audiences statewide. Some of the programs include:
 
 

Child safety seat fitting station 

Project SEAT (Safety Enforcement and Teaching) - a program with local

and state law enforcement officers to distribute vouchers for safety seats

during routine traffic stops 

Buckle-Up Bug preschool programs 

Curriculum guides for grade school teachers and students 

Teen safety pilot project 

Advocacy and educational materials to local and state advocates and

officials
 
 

B. DALTON BOOKSELLER 812-336-4964

College Mall

Bloomington, IN 47401
 
 

The Children with Special Needs Collection features titles in several categories including specific disabilities such as autism, learning disabilities, sensory impairments, medical services and health care; educational opportunities and recreational activities; supportive guides for parents and other relatives. Customers may also place special orders for specific titles.
 
 

BAZELON CENTER FOR MENTAL HEALTH LAW FAX 202-223-0409

Lee Carty, Communications Director Email ö leec@bazelon.org

1101 15^th Street NW, Suite 1212 www.bazelon.org/

Washington, D.C. 20005-5002
 
 

Provides legal advocacy for civil rights and human dignity of people with mental disability; provides "Information Alert" newsletters on various topics and other publications.
 
 

819 West 2nd Street

Bloomington, IN 47403
 
 

Mastectomy wear, compression stockings, and hospital gowns with velcro on shoulders.
 
 

2223 Poshard Drive 24-hour help line 812-562-5213

Columbus, IN 
 
 

Behavioral or substance abuse treatment help line open seven days a week.
 
 

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUPS 812-353-9818

P. O. Box 1149

Bloomington, IN 47402
 
 

For adults, children, and teens. Contact Susan Dovenmuehle.
 
 

BIG BROTHERS/BIG SISTERS 812-334-2828

418 S. Walnut Street FAX 812-334-1718

Bloomington, IN 47404 Email ö BBBS@bloomington.in.us

For youth 6-17 years old.
 
 

BIPOLAR DISORDERS INFORMATION CENTER www.mhsource.com/bipolar/

National Institute of Mental Health

Public Inquiries, Room 7C-02

5600 Fishers Lane

Rockville, MD 20857

Online source of information, newsletter, video, online support, treatment information, list of support organizations, links to other sites.
 
 

Division of Birth Defects, Child Development, and Disability and Health FAX 770-488-7197

National Center for Environmental Health Email ö ncehinfo@cdc.gov

Centers for Disease Control & Prevention 

4770 Buford Highway, NE

Atlanta, GA 30341-3724 www.cdc.gov/nceh/programs/CDDH/BD/bdpghome.htm
 
 

Collects, analyzes, and makes available data on birth defects; operates regional 

centers for applied epidemiological research on prevention of birth defects; informs

and educates public about prevention of birth defects. 
 
 

Bloomington Parks and Recreation Email ö parks@city.bloomington.in.us

349 S. Walnut Street www.city.bloomington.in.us/parks

Bloomington, IN 47401
 
 

The Bloomington Adult Community Center is a multi-purpose fully accessible recreation and service facility for those age 50 or better. Call for more information.
 
 

BLOOMINGTON CHAPTER, AMERICAN COUNCIL OF THE

BLIND OF INDIANA

Barbara Salisbury 812-334-2836

Email ö ACB.Bloomington@worldnet.att.net

Educates about blindness and integrates people who are blind and visually impaired into community; self-education, and fostering of independence of all person who are visually impaired. Meets 2^nd Thursday of each month, 6:30 p.m. ö 8:30 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 4^th and Washington Streets, Bloomington.
 
 

David Duffee, Executive Director Email ö depaul@bloomington.in.us

3800 East 3rd Street www.bloomington.in.us/~depaul

P. O. Box 2375

Bloomington, IN 47402
 
 

School specializing in teaching children with dyslexia and related learning disabilities. Independent elementary school, grades one through eight, guides children through and beyond barriers associated with learning differences so they learn how to learn and return to neighborhood schools with confidence.
 
 

BLOOMINGTON HOME CARE SERVICES 812-333-2034

(Not affiliated with Bloomington Hospital) Email ö d.smith@intrepidusa.com

1101 W. 2^nd Street

Bloomington, IN 47403
 
 

Provides in-home services; RN, Physical Therapy, Home Health Aide, Homemaker Services.
 
 

601 West 2nd Street TDD/TTY 812-353-9212

Bloomington, IN 47403 FAX 812-353-9321

Physician Referral Line 812-353-5252

Children's Therapy Clinic 812-353-3400

Occupational Therapy/Evaluations 812-353-9484

Physical Therapy/Evaluations 812-353-9484

Speech Therapy/Evaluations 812-353-9484

Rehabilitation Center (in-patient) 812-353-9484

Car Seat/Automotive Safety Program 812-353-3222

Medical Social Services (patients & families) 812-353-9506

Sleep Disorders 812-353-5740

Stress Care Center 812-353-9254
 
 

See MONROE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY HEALTH CENTRAL.
 
 

333 E. Miller Drive Email ö erogers@bloomhealth.org

Bloomington, IN 47401
 
 

Physical Therapists; Occupational Therapists; Speech Therapists; Social Workers; Psychiatric Nurses; Health Aides; RN, LPN; Homemakers; on staff. 24 hours. All payers. Indiana S.B.H. licensed; Medicare/Medicaid certified. JCAHO accredited. Post-partum assessments of mother/baby; Home Infusion Therapy.
 
 

COMPANY 812-339-5579

333 E. Miller Drive Email ö erogers@bloomhealth.org

Bloomington, IN 47401 www.bhhs.org
 
 

Durable medical equipment provider.
 
 

BLOOMINGTON HOSPITAL PSYCHIATRIC AND COUNSELING

SERVICES 812-353-3450

445 Landmark Avenue 800-387-3440

Bloomington, IN 47403 FAX 812-353-3451

Offers broad array of individual treatment programs for adults and adolescents, including psychiatric consultation and medication evaluation, psychological testing and assessment, individual, group, and family therapy. Participants develop healthy goals with emphasis on preventing relapse. Outpatient treatment preserves family routine and eliminates disruption associated with hospitalization.
 
 

Referrals: private therapists, physicians, social service agencies, other sources. 

Candidates evaluated to determine appropriate program. All forms of private insurance, Medicare, and Medicaid are accepted.
 
 

5 Crane Avenue

Spencer, IN 47460
 
 

Physical, occupational, and speech therapy.
 
 

BLOOMINGTON HOUSING AUTHORITY 812-339-3491

P.O. Box 1815

1007 North Summit St.

Bloomington, IN 47402
 
 

Government subsidized housing for low income families, disabled (any family member) and elderly. Also includes involuntary displacement. Public Housing and Section 8 (income guidelines). Appointment necessary.
 
 

City Hall Email ö human.rights@city.bloomington.in.us

P.O. Box 100

Bloomington, IN 47402
 
 

Enforces the Human Rights Ordinance, which protects equal opportunity in employment, education, housing, and access to public accommodations, regardless of race, sex, religion, color, national origin, ancestry or disability. Investigates complaints which occur within the Bloomington city limits. For complaints that occur outside the city limits, the BHRC may draft a complaint to be filed with the appropriate state or federal agency.
 
 

328 S. Walnut Street, Suite 4 888-LEKOTEK

Bloomington, IN 47401 FAX 812-335-3502

Source on toys and play for children with special needs.
 
 

BLOOMINGTON MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SUPPORT GROUP 812-331-0708
 
 

To share, support, learn, and communicate with others with MS, friends, and family.
 
 

BLOOMINGTON PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT 812-349-3700

City Hall Email ö parks@city.bloomington.in.us

401 N. Morton, Suite 250

Bloomington, IN 47404
 
 

Parks: Most parks within the city park system are equipped with accessible parking lots, sidewalks, restrooms, and picnic tables. Winslow Woods Park offers specialized playground equipment and raised garden beds for the persons with and without mobility limitations. Recently renovated playgrounds at Schmalz and Ninth Street Parks have provided for accessible use in neighborhood parks. Olcott Park, opening in the Spring of 2000, will feature the communityâs largest accessible playground, and a fully accessible paved trail. Bloomington has 25 city parks that are currently in various stages of becoming more accessible. Individuals are encouraged to inquire at the Parks Department to obtain the most current and accurate information about a specific park or facility.
 
 

Facilities: The Parks and Recreation Departmentâs main office, Adult Community Center, Winslow Sports Complex, Twin Lakes Sports Park, Cascades Golf Course, Bryan Pool, and Mills Pool are all accessible buildings. The Banneker Community Center is equipped with an elevator, offering accessible use on all three floors.
 
 

Programs: The Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department strives to offer inclusive programming and provide for the special needs of individuals whenever possible. Programs include camps, sports, fitness, theater, as well as others. The Department participates in many Special Olympic sports, including softball, bowling, golf, baseball, and several others.
 
 

BLOOMINGTON SUPPORT GROUP FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED 812-855-4508

Indiana University Speech and Hearing Center 812-855-6251

Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences

Third and Jordan

Bloomington, IN 47405
 
 

Support group for people with hearing loss. Promotes community awareness, provides information on new hearing technology. Meets monthly.
 
 

2111 West Vernal Pike FAX 812-335-8993

Bloomington, IN 47401
 
 

Provides emergency basic needs, i.e., shelter, food, utilities, doctor visits, prescriptions, eye glasses, etc., for Bloomington Township residents only; office hours: 8 a.m. ö 4 p.m.

BLOOMINGTON VOLUNTEER NETWORK 812-349-3472

Community and Family Resources Department FAX 812-349-3483

City of Bloomington www.city.bloomington.in.us/volunteer

401 N. Morton Street, Suite 260

Bloomington, IN 47402
 
 

As the Volunteer Center for Bloomington and Monroe County, the Network recruits volunteers for community service agencies serving people with disabilities by publishing listings of opportunities in its publications Volunteers Opportunities Hotlist, released quarterly, and Teens Volunteer, released twice a year; as well as in its weekly update advertisements appearing in the Wednesday editions of the Bloomington Herald-Times. Listings note wheelchair accessibility. The publications are available also in large-print versions, and are accessible on the City's website. 
 
 

812-334-4000

317-263-8000

BODY, THE www.thebody.com/

Body Health Resources Corporation

250 W. 57^th Street

New York, NY 10019
 
 

AIDS and HIV education and information resource. 
 
 

BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF BLOOMINGTON 812-332-5311

311 South Lincoln Street FAX 812-332-9750

P. O. Box 1716 Email ö bgcb@bloomington.in.us

Bloomington, IN 47402 www.bloomington.in.us/~bgclub/home.html
 
 

After school and summer programs for youth ages 6 ö 18. Membership fee $30/year. Hours after school: M-F from 3 ö 8 p.m. Summer: 7:30 a.m. ö 5:30 p.m. and most days when school is not in session. Members can participate in programs in Education and Career Development, Health and Life Skills, The Arts, Sports, Fitness and Recreation, Charter Development and Leadership development, Summer Camp and Holiday Break Camps. Transportation provided from school to the Club. Organized team sports in soccer and basketball. New COMPAQ computer center. Classes taught on the Internet, educational, digital cameras, scanners and other software programs.
 
 

BRAIN INJURY SUPPORT GROUP 812-332-1620

P.O. Box 1814

Bloomington, IN 47402
 
 

Self-help group providing support and information for survivors of traumatic brain injury and families.
 
 

130 West Grimes Lane 812-336-7433

Bloomington, IN 47403 www.bloomingtontransit.com

Contact: Sandy Warner
 
 

Provides transportation services to individuals with disabilities (any age). Travel must be within Bloomington City limits. Application must be on file. Physician or health care professional certification of disability may be required. Cost: $1.50 one-way. Trips must be scheduled by 5:00 p.m. on the day preceding your ride request. Trips may be booked two weeks in advance.
 
 

Located at BRADFORD WOODS Email - Jshea@comsys.net

5040 State Road 67 North www.rileykids.org

Martinsville, IN 46151 www.indiana.edu/~bradwood
 
 

Offers traditional residential summer camping in four levels for children with 

physical disabilities: Riley (traditional activities, ages 8 ö 18); Venture (leadership, greater independence for 15-year olds); Top-It-Off (older campers ages 17 and 18 

travel across Indiana doing activities such as theater, hot air ballooning, caving, and canoeing); Kan-Du (designed for youth that function cognitively between 0 and 48 months, focusing on discovery, sensory stimulation, and exploration. 
 
 

National Headquarters Email ö info@caninecompanions.org

P.O. Box 446 www.caninecompanions.org/

Santa Rosa, CA 95402-0446
 
 

North Central Regional Center Voice/TDD 740-548-4447

Cheryl Lesko, Regional Director 

4989 State Route 37 East

Delaware, OH 43015-9682

Chicago Satellite Office 847-816-7360

Amy Campos, Coordinator 

P.O. Box 41

Woodstock, IL 60098
 
 

Indianapolis Contact: Dan OâBrien 
 
 

Nonprofit organization that provides highly trained assistance dogs to people with 

Disabilities and to professional caregivers. Dogs are matched with individuals as service, hearing, skilled companions, and facility dogs. 
 
 

The following type dogs are trained:
 
 

Service Dog: A service dog placement is made with an individual with a physical disability who can independently work with the Canine Companion. The service dog performs practical tasks to assist the individual.
 
 

Hearing Dog: A hearing dog placement is made with an individual who is hard of hearing or deaf and can independently work with the Canine Companion. A hearing dog is trained to alert the individual to various sounds including the telephone ring,

alarm clock and smoke alarm.
 
 

Skilled Companions: A skilled companion placement is made with adults and children with disabilities who will benefit from the social, interactive, and functional commands of a Canine Companion. This type of placement increases communication, range

of motion, and interactive skills of some recipients. 
 
 

Facility Dog: A facility dog placement is made with a professional care giver who utilizes the trained assistance dog to provide physical, emotional or developmental care to those they work with.

CAPTIONED MEDIA PROGRAM www.cfv.org/
 
 

Administered by the National Association of the Deaf ö www.nad.org. Free-loan media (no rental fees); Open-captioned (no need for a decoder), funded by the U.S. Department of Education; Includes prepaid return labels. Deaf and hard of hearing persons, teachers, parents, and others may borrow materials. Other services include provision of free captioning information.
 
 

A project sponsored by the U. S. Postal Service and Area 10 Agency on Aging. Individuals who are elderly or with disabilities may register for the program and will receive a bright orange sticker that goes inside the mailbox. If mail is not picked up as usual, the mail carrier will notify Area 10 and someone from there will check on the participant's well being.

3410 West 3rd Street

Bloomington, IN 47403
 
 

Provides counseling to all, regardless of religious orientation. Sliding scale fee based on income and family size. No charge to "at risk" children and their families eligible for SSBG funded counseling.
 
 

Monroe County Center 812-339-1691

645 S. Rogers Street

Bloomington, IN 47403

Cathi Norton, Community Relations Specialist Email ö cnorton@the-center.org

Lawrence County Center 812-279-3591

1315 Hillcrest Drive

Bedford, IN 47421
 
 

Morgan County Center 765-342-6616

1175 Southview Drive

Martinsville, IN 46151-9405
 
 

Owen County Center 812-829-4871

751 E. Franklin Street

Spencer, IN 47460-1829
 
 

Complete range of outpatient counseling and therapy for individuals, families, and couples, all age groups. Variety of services including for depressions, stress, panic disorders, alcohol and chemical dependencies, phobias, child behavior disorders, grief and loss, marital and family problems, severe and persistent emotional disorders; also psychiatry, 24-hour emergency services, vocational and residential services, Deaf Network, Older Adult services, etc. Treatment designed for each client and needs. Medicaid/Medicare and various insurance providers approved; financial assistance available to those without insurance.
 
 

POLICY (GSA) 202-501-4906

U.S. General Services Administration, Center for IT Accommodation (CITA) 

1800 & F Street, N.W., Room 1234, MC:MKC TTY 202-501-2010

Washington, DC 20405-0001 FAX 202-501-6269

Nationally recognized model demonstration facility influencing accessible information 

environments, services, and management practices. Works with network of public and private sector partners. Supports activities of the Council on Accessible Technology and the Federal World Wide Web Consortium. Provides technical consultations and demonstrations on assistive technology devices used for visual, auditory, mobility impairments and repetitive strain injuries. Serves as liaison for evolving issues on Universal Access and Accessibility for the physically disabled. Advisor to federal agencies who require consultative and technical assistance during planning, acquisition and installation of individual and agency wide office automation workstations. Assists agencies in research phase of specialized software such as CD-ROMs, online information servers and hardware communication problems to ensure accessibility for people with disabilities. Assists in development of guidelines and policies to create federal standards for accessible electronic documents such as Web pages and Web sites. Presents workshops and conferences relating to Information Technology Accessibility.

CENTER FOR THE STUDY OF AUTISM www.autism.org/

P.O. Box 4538

Salem, OR 97302
 
 

Provides information about autism to parents and professionals, and conducts research on the efficacy of various therapeutic interventions; collaborates with Autism Research Institute in San Diego, CA. 
 
 

See AUTISM RESEARCH INSTITUTE
 
 

641 South Walker Street, Suite D

Bloomington, IN 47403
 
 

Shoe inserts, orthotics (leg/ankle braces), prosthetics (artificial limbs), C. P. braces, back braces, cervical braces, hand and wrist splints.
 
 

Telephone support and meetings for families with infants and children on apnea monitors.
 
 

OF AUTISM SOCIETY 317-251-0208
 
 

Advocacy organization made up of parents, relatives, professionals, and friends of people with autism, throughout central Indiana. Bi-monthly meetings are held on the north side of Indianapolis. No direct service. Provides information and referral. Current president: Lynn Collins, 6150 N. Graham Road, Indianapolis, IN 46220.
 
 

WFYI 317-636-2020

1401 N. Meridian Street www.wfyi.org

Indianapolis, IN 46202
 
 

A 24 hour/seven day a week communications link for people who cannot read normal

illiteracy; broadcasts regional newspapers and Indianapolis publications. Listeners 

are provided with special radio receivers free of charge to use as long as they are

needed. One must live within 45 miles of Indianapolis to receive broadcasts and there is an application requiring medical or social certification of print impairment.

For more information, contact station manager, Don Newman.
 
 

Other reading broadcasts: Northeast Indiana Radio Reading Service, Fort Wayne (219) 422-8230 and WNIN Radio Reading Service, Evansville (812) 423-2973.
 
 

Methodist Hospital

1701 N. Senate Blvd., A6328 East Bldg.

Indianapolis, IN 46202
 
 

Provides comprehensive, team approach health care for children and adults with CP. Equipment specialists available to repair/adapt wheelchairs and to make prescribed equipment. Special education consultant to review IEP to see that special needs are met in the classroom and to attend case conference as necessary. Sponsored by United Cerebral Palsy of Central Indiana, a United Way agency.
 
 

336 N. Lynhurst

Indianapolis, IN 46224
 
 

Interpreting services for hearing impaired in legal, medical, educational, and vocational settings. Fees vary.
 
 

Child Care Services Email ö community.family.resources@city.bloomington.in.us

Community and Family Resources Department

City Hall, Suite 260

P.O. Box 100 

Bloomington, IN 47402
 
 

Toy lending library for Monroe County providers. Financial assistance to low 

income working/schooling parents in paying child care costs (Child Care and Development Fund, Social Service Block Grant); Free publication ö "Monroe County Guide to Child Care" to assist parents in finding quality child care; computer-based referral service for parents seeking child care facilities in Monroe County.
 
 

DISORDERS (CHADD) 812-334-1524

2121 E. Woodstock Place

Bloomington, IN 47401
 
 

Organization working for people with attention-deficit disorders; local chapter 

sponsors parent support groups, meetings, advocates on behalf of appropriate educational placement and services for children with ADD, and publishes newsletter.
 
 

HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER (CHADD) 800-233-4050

8181 Professional Place, Suite 201 301-306-7070

Landover, MD 20785 FAX 301-306-7090

National organization working to improve the lives of people with attention-

deficit/hyperactivity disorder through education, advocacy, and support.
 
 

2501 COTA Drive 800-366-2682

Bloomington, IN 47403 FAX 812-336-8885

Indiana-based national charity whose mission is to ensure that no U.S. citizen is ever 

denied a life saving transplant, or access to a waiting list, due solely to lack of funds. Promotes organ donations; provides public education on organ donation process.
 
 

Indiana State Department of Health Indiana Only 800-475-1355

2 North Meridian Street, Section 7B

Indianapolis, IN 46204-3006
 
 

For children under age 21, designed to help with medical expenses directly related to a disability. Some conditions covered are asthma, seizures, epilepsy, cerebral palsy, spina bifida, heart disorders, and cystic fibrosis. Not covered are mental retardation and mental health problems. 
 
 

Services include care coordination, community referrals and information, diagnostic evaluation, comprehensive primary and secondary care visits, immunizations, prescription drugs, routine dental care, and other services related to the eligible medical conditions. To apply, call local Office of Family and Children. Their staff will make an appointment to provide financial information and doctorâs reports about the disability; or contact local Systems Point of Entry if the child is under three years old. If your child receives SSI, he/she is probably eligible for this program depending upon the childâs diagnosis. Children covered by Medicaid may be dually enrolled in the CSHCS program for care coordination purposes and access to the programâs treatment centers. However, Medicaid will pay those dually enrolled (for Medicaid eligible services). 
 
 

Infant and Child Developmental Services currently does local intakes for the Childrenâs Special Health Care Services program 812-323-4631
 
 

350 Landmark Avenue, Suite B

Bloomington, IN 47403
 
 

Provides outpatient evaluations, treatment, and free screening for children birth 

to 17 years with medical/developmental problems; speech, physical, and occupational therapy by appointment; non-profit; sliding scale, First Steps, Insurance, Medicaid; scholarships available.
 
 

OF CENTRAL INDIANA Debbie Bennett 317-882-4340

Margie Nickels 317-882-9408
 
 

Support group of parents and professionals provide information regarding diagnosis and treatment of attention deficit disorders. Monthly meetings include a presentation and discussion. Meetings are 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in Room 310 of Wile Hall, adjacent to Methodist Hospital. Child care provided for a small charge; reservations required.

3106 State Road 46 East FAX 812-988-1736

P. O. Box 1789 Email ö Christol@kiva.net

Nashville, IN 47448
 
 

Residential provider for children and adolescents with autism. Three homes are located in Bloomington. May also include other disability groups requiring structured programs. Write or call for further information.
 
 

CHRONIC FATIGUE SUPPORT GROUP 812-876-4235

R.R., Box 339

Spencer, IN 47460
 
 

Support group; provides information regarding Chronic Fatigue; non-profit.
 
 

4440 Carver Woods Drive FAX 513-791-0023

Cincinnati, OH 45242
 
 

Occupational therapy evaluation and treatment for infants, children and adults, and contracted services to home health agencies, residential facilities, adult day care, schools and nursing homes. Specialized intervention is available for clients with integrative deficits.
 
 

RESOURCE AND INFORMATION CENTER

445 North Penn Street, Suite 707

Indianapolis, IN 46204-1806
 
 

Volunteers on call Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
 
 

City of Bloomington FAX 812-349-3483

City Hall, Suite 260 Email ö community.family.resources@city.bloomington.in.us

P. O. Box 100 www.city.bloomington.in.us/cfrd/

Bloomington, IN 47402
 
 

Sponsors COUNCIL FOR COMMUNITY ACCESSIBILITY (See entry);

Sponsors CHILD CARE RESOURCES PROGRAM (See entry);

Sponsors BLOOMINGTON VOLUNTEER NETWORK (See entry);

Publishes Directory of Services for People with Disabilities (a listing of state/local/national resources);

Publishes Making It Together (support group directory for Monroe County);

Publishes Monroe County Guide to Child Care (annual guide) and "Child 

Care Times" newsletter;

Publishes Bloomington Community Services Directory (of the Commission on the Status of Women);

Publishes Monroe County Mentoring and Tutoring Directory and Teens Volunteer (of the Bloomington Volunteer Network).

See INDIANA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF OPTOMETRY
 
 

COMMUNITY GARDEN PROJECT 812-349-3737

Bloomington Parks and Recreation Email ö simmonsm@city.bloomington.in.us

Crestmont Park 

14th and Monroe Streets, Bloomington (accessible parking lot on West 13^th Street)
 
 

Wheelchair accessible path leads from parking lot to concrete pad with four 

wheelchair accessible raised beds. Free seeds, water, tools, and gardening advice.
 
 

COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES 812-353-2901

333 E. Miller Drive

Bloomington, IN 47401
 
 

Community Health Access Program (CHAP) ö primary health care and medication 

assistance for low income, uninsured individuals.

Family Planning clinic.

POSITIVE LINK ö counseling and testing and case coordination for HIV+ individuals.

Walk-in Clinic.

WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) Program.

Well Child Clinic.

School-linked clinics.
 
 

Indiana University School of Law Email ö singlet@indiana.edu

211 S. Indiana Avenue

Bloomington, IN 47405
 
 

Free legal services for low-income residents of Monroe and surrounding counties; family law matters only.
 
 

See FIRST CALL FOR HELP
 
 

Provides information about existing services in Monroe County.
 
 

A division of TTY 317-685-5225

Indianapolis Speech & Hearing Center

445 N. Pennsylvania Street, Suite 811

Indianapolis, IN 46204
 
 

Interpreters, basic needs counseling, referrals, advocating, public education, hearing aids. Fees for interpreter if called by outside agency: $50 for 2 hrs., $25 additional hr., in service area; $70 for 2 hrs., $35 additional hr., outside service area, plus mileage. No hearing impaired person will be refused for lack of funds on a case by case basis.
 
 

A support group for anyone who has lost a child. Call Linda for information.
 
 

Certified Interpreter 812-876-7199

Interpreter; also teaches sign language.
 
 

COUNCIL FOR COMMUNITY ACCESSIBILITY 812-349-3430

Community and Family Resources Department FAX 812-349-3483

City of Bloomington Email ö community.family.resources@city.bloomington.in.us

P.O. Box 100 www.city.bloomington.in.us/cfrd/boards.htm

401 N. Morton Street

Bloomington, IN 47402
 
 

Volunteer group promoting community education, public awareness, and 

advocating for concerns of people with disabilities; free consultations re. accessibility; provides sensitivity training and workshops on issues concerning people with disabilities; videotape "Disabilities Awareness In A Health Care Environment", produced by Bloomington Hospital, available on loan or for purchase; speakersâ bureau.
 
 

Monthly meetings at City Hall, 401 N. Morton Street; call for details.
 
 

FOR HOOSIERS WITH DISABILITIES, INC. (COVOH, Inc.) 800-262-8630

445 N. Pennsylvania Street, Suite 804 317-262-8632

Indianapolis, IN 46204 FAX 317-262-0685
 
 

A coalition of individuals and organizations that provides information, education, and joint action regarding laws and regulations affecting persons with disabilities. C.O.V.O.H. Foundation (Projects for Persons with Disabilities) sponsoring "Partners in Policymaking Project" in Indiana for 1992, a program to educate and empower 70 consumers and family members in issues that impact on the lives of persons with disabilities.
 
 

COURAGE CENTER FAX 763-520-0577

3915 Golden Valley Road www.pclink.com/eaz/courage/

Minneapolis, MN 55422
 
 

Nonprofit organization that provides rehabilitation, enrichment, and independent living services for people with physical disabilities, and sensory or neurological impairments; physical, occupational, speech therapies; transitional living residential program; job placement; computer training; spiritual therapies family support groups; mental health services; drivers assessment; sports and recreation services; for Minneapolis area.
 
 

Also offers Ham Radio training and licensing programs via Internet, and Compuplay web site offering creative play ideas for children using computers.
 
 

Safety products utilizing microfilm to relate vital information to doctors and emergency personnel.
 
 

445 N. Pennsylvania St. Suite 811 TTY 317-685-5225

Indianapolis, IN 46204 Email ö deafcomser@aol.com

A division of the Indianapolis Speech and Hearing Center

A not-for-profit United Way agency
 
 

Certified interpreting services, case management, information referral, advocacy, in-service training, professional development workshops, and hearing aid referral. Fees for interpreting services vary; call for fee schedule. 
 
 

Organization by, of, and for deaf women that focuses on advocacy, education, and 

outreach; holds national conferences.
 
 

Contains deaf-related resources including news, sign language dictionary, Deaf Email 

Directory, products and services.
 
 

P.O. Box 1149

Bloomington, IN 47402
 
 

Provides information and support to family caregivers of persons with Alzheimerâs 

and other forms of dementia; non-profit.
 
 

306 North Morton

Bloomington, IN 47404
 
 

Comprehensive dental services; sliding scale fee, Medicaid accepted.
 
 

DIFFERENT ABILITIES 800-834-6914

FAX 812-277-9628

800-845-6914

Email - bsrimst@kiva.net

Support/education group for persons with physical disabilities and interested supporters; promotes accessibility and awareness of the nature and problems of physical disabilities of all kinds. A social gathering; also offers educational program available to any school, church, or organization. No cost to the consumer.

Different Abilities meets on the 4th Tuesday of each month at the Bloomington Baptist Church, 111 North Kimble Drive at 7:00 p.m.; sponsored by Southern Indiana Center for Independent Living (SICIL). Contact Suzie Rimstidt, Monroe County Outreach Coordinator of SICIL, for more information.
 
 

Center for Disability Information and Referral Local 812-855-9396

2853 East 10th Street

Bloomington, IN 47405
 
 

Statewide referral service based at Indiana University Bloomington, providing information about disabilities, including service providers, support groups, companies, educational and residential facilities.
 
 

2212 Sixth street FAX 510-841-8645

Berkeley, CA 94710 Email ö dredf@dredf.org

Government Affairs 202-986-0375

1629 K Street N.W., Suite 802 FAX 202-775-7465

Washington, D.C. 20006
 
 

National organization dedicated to protecting and advancing civil rights of people with disabilities through legislation, litigation, advocacy, technical assistance, education and training of attorneys, advocates, persons with disabilities, and parents of children with disabilities. 
 
 

Diana Boike 812-332-1823

2311 Cutter Court

Bloomington, IN 47403
 
 

Developmental toys. Call for information.
 
 

Theater experience welcoming new members for on- and off-stage performances. Believes we should accept each other as individuals, recognizing that we each have strengths, weaknesses, and potential. Supported by Bloomington Parks & Recreation Department.
 
 

SERVICES 800-545-7763

Family and Social Services Administration FAX 317-232-1240

402 W. Washington Street www.fssa.state.in.us

P.O. Box 7083

Indianapolis, IN 46207-7083
 
 

Strives to inform, protect, and serve older adults and individuals with

disabilities and their families in need of human services, resources, or 

support to attain employment and self-sufficiency or to maintain independence. 

DDARS will aggressively assist citizens of Indiana, regardless of the severity 

of disability, to become employed and to live in the least restrictive and most 

appropriate environment possible.
 
 

Indiana citizens are served through six bureaus: 
 
 

Bureau of Developmental Disabilities Services - plans, develops and administers 

a variety of services for people who have developmental disabilities;

New Developmental Disabilities Guide, located at 

http://www.ai.org/fssa/DDGhome.htm

created to assist individuals with disabilities, their families, guardians, educators, 

and members of state and private agencies to better understand terms, definitions, and acronyms.
 
 

Bureau of Disability Determination - provides eligible Hoosiers with Social Security and Supplemental Security Income Disability benefits;
 
 

Bureau of Aging and In-home Services - provides a broad range of in-home and community based services to older adults and persons of all ages with disabilities;
 
 

Vocational Rehabilitation Services - provides quality, individualized services to 

enhance and support people with disabilities to prepare for, obtain or retain employment;
 
 

Blind and Visually Impaired Services - assists citizens who are blind and visually impaired to achieve vocational and personal independence;
 
 

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services - advocates for and provides access to services for persons who are deaf or hard of hearing;
 
 

Offices - To obtain services, contact the following list of offices:

Area Agencies on Aging 

Developmental Disabilities Field Services 

Vocational Rehabilitation Offices

Independent Living Centers 

Indiana Council on Independent Living

CENTRAL INDIANA

c/o Karen Kaser

10792 Downing Street

Carmel, IN 46033
 
 

An organization of parents and professionals, designed to assist and support the families of children with Down syndrome, and to promote the general welfare of individuals with Down syndrome.
 
 

One East Wacker Drive 800-377-DYST

Chicago, IL 60601-1905 FAX 312-803-0138

Email ö dystonia@dystonia-foundation.org

www.dystonia-foundation.org/
 
 

Web site dedicated to providing information about dystonia to general public and 

physicians, including "Dystonia Awareness Video."
 
 

4740 Kingsway Drive TDD 317-479-3239

Indianapolis, IN 46205 FAX 317-466-2000

Nonprofit, community-based health and human services provider dedicated to

helping children and adults with disabilities and special needs gain greater independence; programs for children, vocational training and job placement, physical medicine and rehabilitation services.

ELDERHOUSE PROGRAM AND SUPPORT GROUP 812-339-1691, ext. 418 or 419

409 W. Second Street

Bloomington, IN 47403
 
 

Provides supervised programming for older adults in need of social contact and mental stimulation; helps adults stay alert and independent; educational groups, social activities, health groups, counseling; intake process.
 
 

Community Service Council referral.
 
 

4351 Garden City Drive

Landover, MD 20785
 
 

EPILEPSY SUPPORT GROUP 812-824-9598

828 S. Fess 812-238-7417

Bloomington, IN 47401
 
 

Monthly support group for families, persons with seizures, professionals, and persons 

interested in learning about seizures.
 
 

Support group for families of those with a variety of facial birth defects.
 
 

441 South College Avenue FAX 812-334-8398

Bloomington, IN 47403 Email ö mhatlen@bloomington.in.us

Provides individual, family, and couple counseling. Designs and presents specialized workshops, i.e. parenting education, stress management. Also provides information and referral services. Sliding scale fee.
 
 

PLUS (Parents Linked in Understanding and Support) is a support group (based on Parents Anonymous) for parents who want to share ideas and concerns about parenting. Free childcare available. PLUS meets Thursdays from 6:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
 
 

P.O. Box 1814

Bloomington, IN 47402
 
 

An information and mutual support group; speakers, educational materials; non-profit.
 
 

FIRST CALL FOR HELP 812-334-8393

Provides information and referral services which link people to human service agencies in Monroe County that can assist with emergencies, day care, health care, legal services, support groups, etc. Publishes IRIS (Information and Referral Identification System) Manual, a comprehensive listing of social service agencies. Revised version of IRIS manual due in Summer, 2000.
 
 

402 West Washington Street, Room W386 317-232-1144

P. O. Box 7083

Indianapolis, IN 46207-7083
 
 

Supports community early intervention programs for children from birth through age three, who are developmentally delayed or are at risk. Bloomington direct service site: Stone Belt Services (Shirley Stumpner, 

323-4631). 
 
 

Public Relations Office TTY 202-651-5068

Provides information related to deafness in individuals 21 years of age and older.
 
 

Maternal & Child Health Services 317-233-1268

Indiana State Department of Health FAX 317-233-1284

P. O. Box 1964 Email ö tvanmetr@isdh.state.in.us

Indianapolis, IN 46206-1964 www.state.in.us/isdh/programs/mch/gdp.htm
 
 

Strives to increase the awareness and understanding of genetic conditions and to ensure that all of the approximately 5,000 infants born in Indiana each year with birth defects or genetic conditions have access to genetic services.

The goals of the Program are to: 
 
 

Educate the public and health care providers about genetic disorders and available services;

Assure equal access to services regardless of socioeconomic status;

Educate families and children with genetic disorders or birth defects;

Serve as resource for professionals and consumers;

Serve as liaison between ISDH and Genetics Services providers;

Minimize the psychosocial problems connected with these disorders; 

Meet the unique health care needs of the affected children and their families; 

Promote knowledgeable decision-making about reproduction and health care through non-directive, supportive counseling.
 
 

Goals are accomplished with assistance of 14 Genetic Centers/Programs throughout Indiana; outreach clinic partially funded by Maternal and Child Health Block Grant is located in Bloomington, as is Aegis Womenâs HealthCare which is not funded by MCH.
 
 

MCH-funded projects provide services to clients regardless of the socioeconomic status. Sliding-fee scales, fee wavers, and payment plans are available. 
 
 

1108 West 8th Street Email ö kjones.monroe@girls-inc.org

Bloomington, IN 47404
 
 

After school and weekend programs for girls 5-18 years old; van pick-up to and from most schools. After school transportation from Ellettsville Elementary (no charge.) Membership scholarships for any girl who cannot afford Girls, Inc. fees.
 
 

143 West Market Street, Suite 404 TTY 317-232-7771

Indianapolis, IN 46204 Email - GPCPD@in.net

Members are appointed by the Governor for a 3-year term to promote public policy that will help those with disabilities to achieve their maximum potential. The Governor's Planning Council funds special projects to demonstrate improved services for individuals with disabilities. Other services include: free March Awareness Month packets and materials, free booklets, newsletter: On Target.
 
 

CENTER Voice/TTY 800-949-4232 

640 Roosevelt Road (M/C 626) Voice/TTY 312-413-1407

Chicago, Illinois 60608 FAX 312-413-1856

The Great Lakes Disability and Business Technical Assistance Center is one of 10

regional centers funded by the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation

Research (NIDRR), a division of the U.S. Department of Education. Its purpose is to

provide technical assistance and training to businesses and people with disabilities

regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA). The Great Lakes Center

University of Illinois at Chicago.
 
 

The regional Disability and Business Technical Assistance Centers operate a national

toll-free information line (above) for answering questions about the ADA. 
 
 

The GLDBTAC provides training on request, tailored to the specific needs of each

group, agency or company. The GLDBTAC also partners with agencies throughout

the year to offer general education seminars. The Center's training staff has experience 

in disability law, issues and trends. Training sessions include lecture, discussion and 

hands-on participation. 
 
 

The GLDBTAC maintains a database of resources available in our region as well as

throughout the United States regarding the ADA. Resources include written material, 

consultants, architects, educators, model programs, and other services specializing in 

accommodating the needs of people with disabilities.
 
 

A library of materials on the ADA, other legislation affecting people with disabilities,

and related issues is maintained by the Center. Copies of materials are available in

alternative formats - Braille, large print, computer disk, cassette tape, etc.

GREENE COUNTY DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES 812-659-2197

Division of Four Rivers Resource Services, Inc. FAX 812-659-9166

P. O. Box 141 www.frrs.org

Lyons, IN 47443
 
 

Home Start (home-based for 0-3 years)

Adult Programs (Employment, Habilitation ö individual and group; follow on job sites)

Transportation support as needed
 
 

8132 Woodland Drive

Indianapolis, IN 46278
 
 

Provides specialized clinical services in the following areas:

Mobility

Job/home site modifications

Computer access

Environmental control

Design/modification/fabrication of one-of-a-kind devices

Elevators

Stairglides

Ramps

For commercial and home
 
 

HARRIS COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Voice 800-825-6758

15159 Technology Drive TTY 800-825-9187

Eden Prairie, MN 55344 FAX 952-906-1099

Assistive devices, books, videotapes, CD ROMS, for people who are deaf and hard 

of hearing. Text telephones, wake up alarm systems, visual alert systems, pagers, warning devices/detectors, telephone products, computer software/hardware, television products.
 
 

Center for Behavioral Health www.the-center.org

645 S. Rogers

Bloomington, IN 47403
 
 

Division of Center for Behavioral Health that helps people with mental health 

issues that act as a barrier to employment get jobs.
 
 

HEAD INJURY SUPPORT GROUP 812-332-1620

P.O. Box 1814

Bloomington, IN 47402
 
 

Self-help group providing support and information for survivors of traumatic brain 

injury and families; non-profit.
 
 

HEAD START 812-334-8350

Barb Hefty-Jones

1502 W. 15^th Street905 East 2nd Street

Bloomington, IN 47404
 
 

Early childhood program for children ages three to five, both one-half day and full day. Provides services for children with special needs in an integrated setting.
 
 

Hospice of Bloomington

P. O. Box 1149

Bloomington, IN 47402

Sandra Clark. Children's grief support groups offered three times yearly, grades K-12; free.
 
 

HEAR INDIANA http://home.lifegrid.com/hearindiana/main.htm
 
 

Association for children with hearing impairment; a chapter of the Alexander 

Graham Bell Association for the Deaf. Support network for parents and children 

with hearing impairment.
 
 

2216 East 44^th Street FAX 317-543-1291

Indianapolis, IN 46205-2205 Email ö gbottoms@iquest.net

Support group for parents, family members and persons with hemophilia and other blood disorders.
 
 

2325 South Miller Street 317-392-3287

Shelbyville, IN 46176
 
 

For developmentally disabled children and young adults. Long-term, short-term 

(respite), and interim care, transition from hospital to home. Specialized care for 

tracheostomy, gastrostomy, ventilator, etc., patients. Oxygen, occupational, physical, speech, and respiratory therapies. Developmental and activities programs, school.
 
 

Child Development Center Email ö