Arc of Indiana's "Blueprint for Change"

With the cuts in waiver funding and services nationwide, the Arc of Indiana knew something drastic had to be designed to reform the system.  Some are receiving unnecessary funding, some being underserved, and there was no system in place to "swap" funding if needed without losing benefits.  As a board member of the Arc of Indiana, I have been privy to the development and announcement of "The Blueprint for Change," which is a transformational plan designed to empower people to shape their own future, nurture and create natural systems of support, and strengthen the foundation of programs and services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. The Blueprint is driven by five key principles to guide system reform and change: Building Career Pathways for All Discovering and Realizing Individual Gifts Supporting Resourcefulness of Individuals, Families and Communities Using What You Need Shifting the Power to What Works A Call to Action The transformational change called for in the Blueprint will not be easy and it will not happen through the work of The Arc alone. It will take many hands. Join us in this important movement that can make a real and meaningful difference in the lives of people with I/DD and their families.  How? Learn More! Read the Blueprint for Change Report (PDF) Talk to each other in Forums Share with each other in Innovation Join the Arc of Indiana on Facebook Follow the Arc of Indiana on Twitter Sign up to receive E-Newsletters Sign up to receive Action Alerts Donate $10 Now! Text 20222, enter the message TheArc and click send.