Publications
Council publications are available in alternate formats on request
People who wish to republish any portion of a Council newsletter or
other publication, have permission to do so as long as appropriate credit is
given. Hard copies of all Council publications are available free of
charge. Quantities may be limited depending on supply. To order contact
the Council office at 317-232-7770 or GPCPD@gpcpd.org.
State Plan for People with Disabilities:
FFY 2007-2011
This guide is Indiana's State Plan for People with Disabilities through the years of 2007 to 2011.
Developing Public Transit in Your Community:
Curriculum and Resource Guide
This guide is the result of the Indiana Governor’s Council ‘s Community Transportation Initiative (CTI) The purpose of CTI was to generate energy and creative ideas to promote an expanded transportation system in Indiana. The CTI project used an academy model to train teams representing leadership in service, business, and government from local communities in the state. The model uses a series of steps to create a working plan specific to the needs of a community. The steps can be used independently or as training tool for a larger class comprised of multiple teams.
The Power of Words
A Guide to Interacting with People with Disabilities - In
PDF format.
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This updated brochure replaces the Interacting with People with Disabilities publication. It is designed to enhance understanding and communication in interactions with people with disabilities. It provides information on how words and phrases help to shape societies perceptions of people with disabilities and suggestions for everyday interaction. Copies of this brochure are available in quantity. Please contact the Council office.
Toll Free Resource Guide: Indiana Statewide Disability Information Numbers
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This one page guide provides a list and brief description of 21 of the most useful toll free numbers for disability and social service related questions and referrals.
Consumer Guide to Indiana Medicaid Waiver Home and Community Based Waiver Services Programs Fourth Edition: March 2007
This 46 page Guide is designed to help people with disabilities and their families understand Indiana's Medicaid Home and Community-Based Waiver Program as well as a variety of other home and community services funded by various programs in Indiana. It explains the services available, application process, how to choose a provider, what to do if there are problems, lists additional resources for information or assistance and more. It will help you understand how to navigate the system to insure the services you get are effective and meet your needs. If you would like a print copy(s), provide your name, address, and the quantity you would like to: BWade@gpcpd.org, 317-232-7770, 317-233-3712 (fax).
Once you have reviewed the Guide, please take five minutes to complete and send back the Feed Back and Evaluation Survey. Your input will help us determine whether the Guide is a good investment of Council resources and will help us improve future editions.
"Beyond Inclusion": The Reality of Culture and Disability Executive Summary
The Beyond Inclusion project was a statewide effort toward the assessment of service delivery for people of color with disabilities. A print version of the complete report or the executive summary is available on request
The Council
A brochure describing the Council's responsibilities and activities.
Forming a Community-based Advocacy Group
This booklet details the fundamentals to help you succeed in forming an active community advocacy group.
Hispanic Americans
A fact sheet giving information about Hispanic Americans with disabilities
The Legislative Process
The Indiana Governor's Planning Council for People with Disabilities urges you to become involved in your local, state and national governments. This brochure provides basic and meaningful information on the legislative process so you, too, can initiate change.
Native Americans and Native Alaskans
A fact sheet giving information about Native Americans and Native Alaskans with disabilities.
Overcoming Double Discrimination
This publication reflects the Council's ongoing commitment to minority populations, people of color and the issues surrounding these populations as people with disabilities.
Policy Manual
This publication gives the Council's position statements on the following issues: Transportation; Individual and Family Support; Education; Medicaid; Consumer Driven Managed Care; Justice/Legal System; Supported Living Recommendations; Employment. Statements are reviewed and approved by full membership, and guided by the council's mission and the DD Act.
Policy Platform
This publication is an overview of the Councils stance on citizen participation, community supports, education, legal justice issues, employment, health care, long-term care, and transportation for people with disabilities.
Responding to Disability: A Question of Attitude
This questionnaire is designed to stimulate thinking and dialogue. It is not intended to test knowledge of disability or attitudes toward people with disabilities. As people increasingly find themselves in situations involving people who are disabled they need to make quick decisions on how to respond. This questionnaire provides an opportunity to think about situations involving people with disabilities, to respond, and then to consider the various responses more carefully.
Removing Barriers for Voters with Disabilities
A Guide for Local Officials
This twenty-six page guide explains polling place accessibility and can be used as a reference for counties working to become compliant with the Help America Vote Act. Each polling place is unique and may require additional expertise; please make sure that those involved in the modifications are familiar with ADA accessibility guidelines. Your hard work will help ensure that all Hoosiers have the opportunity to vote at their local polling places
Building Momentum: a Progress Report for the
Indiana Governor’s Council for People with Disabilities
2001-2004
This twelve-page report highlights the progress made in Indiana and nationally over the past four years and the accomplishments of the Council and the disability community. It recognizes the many partnerships that have made the Council successes possible.
National Summit on Transportation For People With Disabilities in Rural Settings
Final report/”White Paper”
This 100 page document is the final report and "White Paper" from the October 30 and 31, 2003 National Summit on Transportation for People with Disabilities in Rural Settings.
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