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Listen in as Michelle Fischer talks with Catherine Vest, Communication & Outreach Specialist for Indiana Disability Rights, about the 2020 U.S. Census, why it is important for people with disabilities to be counted, and accommodations to assist them in the census process.[audio mp3="https://www.arcind.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/A-View-into-the-US-Census.mp3"][/audio]Support the show

Hard to believe that podcast host Michelle Fischer and the podcast production team is celebrating the 10th anniversary of A View from My Window. Listen in as Michelle talks with John Dickerson, retired executive director of The Arc of Indiana, who discovered Michelle, as they talk about the podcast, some of Michelle’s favorite shows (linked below), and what the podcast means to her. Support the show

Sara Geis, assistant trust director, provides an overview of special needs trusts and private and pooled special needs trusts, in our January, 2023 "Talks with The Arc Trust" webinar series. Webinars take place on the third Wednesday of each month at 12:00 pm. EST.  There is no cost, but you do need to register. Registration is for the full webinar series. Click here to register: Talks with The Arc Trust Webinars Registration.Talks with The Arc Trust is brought to you in partnership with The National Bank of Indianapolis. Through its Personal Trusts Division, the bank acts as a fiduciary, providing expert administration and investment management services for the benefit of The Arc of Indiana’s clients and their families. To learn more about the services offered at The National Bank of Indianapolis, please visit nbofi.com.Support the showVisit The Arc of Indiana, The Arc Master Trust and Erskine Green Training Institute.

Listen in as Michelle talks with Karly Sciortino-Poulter, The Arc Advocacy Network Director, about future planning for a loved one with a disability, including special considerations during COVID-19. Learn more about:Future PlanningSupported Decision Making Charting the LifeCourseThe Arc Master Trust A View from My Window is The Arc of Indiana’s podcast, hosted by Michelle Fischer.Sponsored by The National Bank of Indianapolis and supported by funding and collaboration from Indiana’s Division of Disability and Rehabilitative Services.Support the show

Listen in or watch via this link "A View on Reopening Services, Advocacy and More!" as Michelle Fischer talks with Andy Kirby and Shawn Fulton about how providers of I/DD services are preparing to "reopen" services, how self-advocates have been part of the planning process, and the importance of advocacy during this challenging time.  Support the show

Listen in or watch via this link - An Update and View with Kim Dodson (our first video podcast) - as Michelle Fischer talks with The Arc of Indiana Executive Director Kim Dodson about how The Arc of Indiana and chapters of The Arc have adapted and risen to the challenge throughout this COVID-19 pandemic.Support the show

Listen in as Michelle talks with Karly Sciortino-Poulter, director for The Arc Advocacy Network, about plans to redesign Indiana’s Medicaid Waiver program. Since the time the podcast was taped, the Division of Disability and Rehabilitative Services and the Bureau of Developmental Disabilities Services have temporarily paused waiver redesign efforts due to the activities and circumstances that have evolved during to the COVID-19 pandemic. During this time the Human Services Research Institute will continue with their work related to the redesign. This will allow BDDS to quickly transition back to the important work of designing and creating waivers that assist individuals and families in living their vision of a good life.The comment period has been extended and will remain open during this pause and can be submitted via the electronic survey or by emailing DDRSwaivernoticecomment@fssa.IN.gov.  Please continue to share your ideas and feedback with DDRS during the extended comment period.Learn more about Medicaid Waiver redesign. Support the show

Listen in as Michelle Fischer talks with LaMondré Pough.  LaMondré, who lives with spinal muscle atrophy type 2, is an inspirational speaker, trainer, consultant  and coach who focuses on empowerment, diversity and entrepreneurship. He also serves as the chief business development officer for Ruh Global Impact, a disability inclusion consulting firm. Michelle was inspired to talk with LaMondré  when she watched one of his videos where he shared his mantra of Living Big, Living Full, and Living Authentic. Be sure to listen to LaMondré's podcast 5P with LaMondré.Support the show

Listen in as Michelle talks with Amy Corbin, Executive Director of the Indiana ABLE Authority, as they talk about the 5th anniversary of the passage of the ABLE Act and how Indiana’s INvestABLE program allows families and individuals with disabilities to save funds for qualified disability related expenses in an ABLE account.Support the show

“Whatever we accomplish belongs to our entire group, a tribute to our combined effort.”This quote by Walt Disney rests above photos and letters from trust beneficiaries and their families and caregivers in a hallway outside of the offices of The Arc Master Trust account managers.Listen in to hear from and learn a bit about the dedicated trust account managers who work hard each and every day to serve beneficiaries of The Arc Master Trust.Support the show