New Jennings County ARC

06/04/2026

Join Annie Cohen, Ph.D. from University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, and Kate O’Neill, the Vice President of Community Engagement from NDSS, on June 9, 2026 at 11 AM ET to learn the basics of clinical research, how to read and use research articles, and how to have research-related conversations with your healthcare team.

Register for free at https://ndss.org/ndss-webinars

06/04/2026

To the mother of special needs children...🩵

06/04/2026

Do you want to support The Arc but aren't able to make it to the golf course on June 25th? No fear, the Golf Ball Bounce is here! You don't need to be present to win, so buy your chances today at arcind.org/golf-ball-bounce!

06/04/2026

June is National Safety Month 💙 For families raising children with complex needs, safety looks different—and deeply personal. We’re here to help you plan, prepare, and feel supported every step of the way. Visit our website to explore family-centered resources. https://www.inf2f.org/

And check out our story for a post about emergency alerts a follower shared with us!

06/04/2026

It’s an idea?

Would I be a bad mom if I got my son this ? My 3 year old is autistic and he elopes. The moment we open the front door he bolts to the road. We aren't allowed to put up a fence because of where we live but we are able to have something like this ... I know it's for dogs but it's about to be summer time and my baby loves being outside but it's too risky....

06/04/2026

Jennings Co. Fair is Next Week - Jun 7th - 12th
Poor Jack Amusements will be doing the Midway.

Special Needs Day -Tuesday 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Individuals ride for free during this sensory-friendly time.
One adult aide may ride with them.

June 9th Events
Larry Sporleder Memorial Antique Tractor Show & Parade: 6:00pm
Poor Jack's Midway: 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Music Fest: The Woodshop Boys
Grandstand Event: Antique Tractor Pulls - 7:00pm $5 General Admission | $20 Pits

05/08/2026

SIGNS TO CHECK IF CHILD IS ON AUTISM SPECTRUM‼️🎯

05/04/2026

The Scavenger Hunt Challenge is a fun, active fundraising event benefiting Special Olympics Indiana athletes. Held in historic downtown Columbus, Ind., participants utilize a virtual app to navigate clues leading to discovering the city’s unique and rich history, architecture and culture while ra....

05/04/2026

Two Updates to Medicaid Waiver Case Management Organization (CMO) Changes:

- If your CMO was not selected to continue to provide services, a new CMO MUST be selected by July 15, 2026. If a new CMO is not selected, you will be auto-assigned to an approved CMO.
- Aging & In-Home Service of Northeast Indiana WILL provide services statewide.

Full info here: https://www.arcind.org/news/waiver-case-management-org-changes/

05/04/2026

"Just got mine and put it on the car. ❤❤❤" - Christine