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Board of Interpreter Standards (BIS)

              

All meetings are held from 1pm-4pm on the following dates: 

  •  TBD

Commission on Rehabilitation Services

The Commission on Rehabilitation Services is the federally mandated state rehabilitation council, as described in Section 105 of the Rehabilitation Act. The Commission is comprised of a group of citizens appointed by the Governor representing the disability community.

The Commission works with the Bureau of Rehabilitation Services’ Vocational Rehabilitation Services (VRS) program, on matters such as the effectiveness and customer satisfaction with the services provided to Indiana’s citizens with disabilities participating in the VRS program. The Commission is also involved in matters affecting VRS program policies/procedures, goals and priorities, and the State Plan.

All meetings held at Easter Seals Crossroads, 4740 Kingsway Dr. Indianapolis, IN and start at 10 a.m, unless otherwise noted.    

  • May 10, 2013
  • July 12, 2013
  • Sept. 13, 2013
  • Nov. 8, 2013
Indiana Commission on Rehabilitation Services
c/o Vocational Rehabilitation Services (VRS)
402 W. Washington St., MS - 20
P.O. Box 7083
Indianapolis, IN 46207-7083		 Phone: 1-800-545-7763
TTY: (317)232-1427
Video Phone IP: 76.204.81.86
By Fax: (317)232-6478
E-mail: vrcommission@fssa.in.gov

DDRS Advisory Council

The DDRS Advisory Council was established by IC 12-9-4 to assist the Division of Disability and Rehabilitative Services in ensuring individuals with disabilities are as independent and self-sufficient as possible.

Agendas:

Jan. 2, 2013

Feb. 11, 2013

March 6, 2013

April 3, 2013

May 2, 2012  

June 6, 2012 

Aug. 1, 2012, 

Sept. 5, 2012 

Oct. 3, 2012  

Nov. 7, 2012

 Dec. 5, 2012


Minutes:

Jan. 2013

 Feb. 2013 March 2013

April 2012   

May 2012 

 June 2012

Aug. 2012  

Oct. 2012

 Nov. 2012

 Dec. 2012

 

 

 

Indiana Council on Independent Living

Interagency Coordinating Council

Indiana's Interagency Coordinating Council on Infants and Toddlers (ICC), which was first convened in 1987, is appointed by the Governor to advise and assist the Division of Disability and Rehabilitative Services (DDRS) (the Lead Agency) in its responsibilities. Indiana Code then transferred these responsibilities to the Bureau of Child Development Services (BCDS) within DDRS. At least one-fifth of the ICC members are parents of children 12 years old or younger with disabilities or developmental delays. Other members include state agency groups, public and private early intervention service providers, legislators, pre-service professionals, and others. The ICC is committed to holding the vision of First Steps Early Intervention Services in Indiana and to keeping abreast of issues, concerns and trends that may affect First Steps in the future.

The Local Planning and Coordinating Councils

Each regional Cluster must maintain a regional Local Planning and Coordinating Council (LPCC) whose primary responsibility is to identify issues in the delivery of services and to design and implement strategies to effectively address these issues. Through the LPCC, community resources and providers are identified and coordinated. Improvement in communication and cooperation among agencies and individuals are a direct result of the efforts of the LPCC. Each LPCC has a coordinator and members composed of local providers, parents and community leaders. The Cluster

Powerful Parents

DDRS has reinvigorated the Powerful Parents Groups throughout the state as a grass roots effort to meet face-to-face with parents and families of adults and children with developmental disabilities. Our purpose is to disseminate information, gather feedback and stimulate bonding among parents. Through these groups, DDRS hopes to: 

  • make DDRS plans and initiatives more transparent in how they affect consumers and families
  • create a network of family contacts within BBDS districts, including more rural areas
  • share information on available resources for families
  • listen to how DDRS can make connections for consumer and family needs

Handouts

Meeting Dates
All meetings are from 6 to 7:30 pm local time unless noted otherwise. Meetings with fewer than 10 RSVP’s are subject to cancellation. Please check web page frequently for updates. Please e-mail your RSVP to PowerfulParents@fssa.IN.gov  

March 13, 2013 - Fort Wayne
Room 030   Lower Level, Council Discussion Room
Citizen’s Square - government office building
200 East Berry Street
Fort Wayne, IN  46802
Free parking adjacent to Citizens Square on north side - Enter off Berry/Clinton/Barr Streets
Agenda  
RSVP by March 11

Thursday, April 18, 2013 - Richmond - Due to only one RSVP, this meeting has been cancelled.  
Municipal Building Community Room, 2nd floor (last room on the right)
Richmond Municipal Building
50 N. 5th Street, Richmond, IN  47374
6-7:30 pm   
Park in the front and use the police entrance (West doors). Take elevator or steps to the 2nd floor.
RSVP by April 15