The Division of Disability, Aging and Rehabilitative services works to support older adults and individuals with disabilities, while also connecting them with local community resources that promote independence.
Find Your Path
Discover resources and services to help you navigate opportunities and support your journey toward success. Whether you’re seeking guidance, assistance or information, we’re here to help you every step of the way.
Our Bureaus
Each bureau within the Division of Disability, Aging and Rehabilitative Services offers specialized programs and services tailored to its focus area. By utilizing both paid and natural support systems, we help individuals maximize their strengths and resources. Explore below to discover how each bureau supports individuals through its programs and services.
The Bureau of Child Development Services
BCDS is responsible for Indiana’s early intervention program, First Steps, which provides services to infants and toddlers from birth to their third birthday who have developmental delays or disabilities. BCDS’s First Steps offers services, including but not limited to those found below.
- Assistive Technology (AT)
- Developmental Therapy (DT)
- Occupational Therapy (OT)
- Physical Therapy (PT)
BCDS Office Locations
Access essential resources and services to ensure a brighter future for your child.
The Bureau of Disabilities Services
BDS provides quality, person-centered support for children and adults of all ages that enable them to live as independently as possible in their communities. BDS’s Person-Centered Individualized Support Plan focuses on self-determination and choice for individuals with disabilities. The following BDS services are available to eligible individuals.
- Supervised Group Living
- Home- and Community-Based Medicaid Waivers
- Quality On-Site Provider Review
- Provider Resources and Training
BDS Office Locations
Explore services and assistance available in your community.
The Bureau of Rehabilitation Services
BRS oversees vocational rehabilitation programs and develops state plans for rehabilitation services. It offers support to eligible Hoosiers through the following programs.
- Vocational Rehabilitation (VR)
- Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services (DHHS)
- Blind and Visually Impaired Services (BVIS)
- Independent Living Services (IL)
BRS Office Locations
Find the resources and support you need with guidance from the BRS office near you.
The Bureau of Better Aging
BBA provides resources and assistance to help seniors confidently make informed choices affecting their long-term care and quality of life.
- Long-term Care Ombudsman
- Adult Protective Services
- Older Americans Act/Family Support
Area Agency on Aging Office Locations
Find the resources and support you need with guidance from the area agency on aging office near you.
Additional Resources
Explore these quick links for resources and helpful information.
Report Fraud/Incidents
You and your loved ones deserve the best care. If you have concerns about the quality of services provided to yourself or a family member, or suspect fraud involving Public Assistance programs, you can file.
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ADA Notice
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable civil rights laws, FSSA does not discriminate against a qualified individual based on race, disability, religion, sex, or national origin in the receipt of or participation in services, programs, or other activities made available to other similarly qualified individuals.
Upon request, FSSA will provide appropriate aids, services or other reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability to the best of our ability. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service to equally participate in any FSSA program, service, or activity may contact the ADA Coordinator at ada@fssa.in.gov. Please submit requests to the ADA Coordinator at least two business days prior to when you will need the aids, services or other reasonable accommodations.
FSSA also strives to maintain a website that is compliant with all digital guidelines and is open to feedback. To provide feedback, file a complaint, or request assistance please contact the ADA Coordinator at ada@fssa.in.gov. If you experience other accessibility barriers, please refer to FSSA’s Accessibility Barrier Removal Policy.
Please note, FSSA is not required to take any action that would fundamentally alter the nature of its programs or services or provide an accommodation that would impose an undue financial or administrative burden.
If you are a visitor or are accompanying a visitor to a FSSA property, please find relevant policies here.
- Refer to the Service Animal Notice for information on FSSA's approach to engaging visitors with service animals.
- ADA Grievance Accommodation Request Policy