Human Services
Professional Help providing direct care services, advocacy needs, public managing agencies for consumers’ needs
About Special Kids (ASK)
Director of Operations: Cindy Robinson
7172 Graham Road
Suite 100
Indianapolis, IN 46250
Voice: 317-257-8683
Toll Free: 800-964-4746
Fax: 317-251-7488
E-mail: familynetw@aboutspecialkids.org or asktraining@aboutspecialkids.org
Website: https://www.inf2f.org/
Center for Deaf & Hard of Hearing Education (CDHHE)
Provide the full continuum of communication options to ensure children who are Deaf and/or Hard of Hearing from birth to 21 years old in the state of Indiana.
1200 E. 42nd Street
Indianapolis, IN 46205
Director: Bethany G. Colson
Main Line: 317-232-7349
Call/Text: 317-750-0246
Videophone: 317-520-3301
FAX: 317-550-4873
Voice (in Indiana) 800-875-5193
E-mail: bcolson@isdh.in.gov
E-mail: cdhhe@isdh.in.gov
Website: https://www.in.gov/health/cdhhe/
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services
DHHS provides services and programs for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Hoosiers
402 W. Washington Street-W 453
Indianapolis, IN 46207-7083
FAX: 317-232-6478
Website: https://www.in.gov/fssa/ddrs/rehabilitation-employment/deaf-and-hard-of-hearing/
State Program Director: Rhonda Marcum
VP: 317-542-3449
E-mail: Rhonda.Marcum@fssa.in.gov
Program Director: Davina Brimmer
VP: 317-489-4712
E-mail: Davina.Brimmer@fssa.in.gov
Program Coordinator: Laura Genrich-Perkins
VP: 317-353-3413
E-mail: Laura.Genrich-Perkins@fssa.in.gov
Accommodations Coordinating Director/Interpreter: Kellyeanne Norrod
Voice: 317-232-0949 or VP: 317-550-5330
E-mail: Kellyeanne.norrod@fssa.in.gov
Accommodations Communication Scheduler: Maria Byars
Voice: 317-232-0920
E-mail: maria.byars@fssa.in.gov
Goodwill Industries of Central Indiana
Sheltered workshop and/or job opportunities services.
1635 W. Michigan Street
Indianapolis, IN 46222
Voice: 317-524-4313
FAX: 317-524-4336
E-mail: Goodwill@goodwill-indy.org
Website: https://www.goodwillindy.org/
Governor Council for People with Disabilities
Independent state agency and board members that promotes public policy which leads to the independence, productivity, and inclusion of people with Disabilities.
402 W. Washington Street, E-145
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Interim Executive Director: Kate Barrow
Voice: 317-232-7770
FAX: 317-233-3712
E-mail: kbarrow@gcpd.in.gov
E-mail: council@gcpd.in.gov (general)
Website: https://www.in.gov/gcpd/
State Employee Hearing Aid Discount Program
If you are an employee for State of Indiana, you could apply to get a hearing aid discount for yourself or your immediate family member.
Website: http://www.investinyourhealthindiana.com/hearing-aids-available-at-a-reduced-rate-to-employees/
Hearing Aid Assistance Program of Indiana (HAAPI)
Funded by Indiana State Department of Health and Center for Deaf & Hard of Hearing Education (CDHHE) – This program covers hearing aids for children ages 5-21 in Indiana who are Kindergarten thru 12th grade.
4740 Kingsway Drive, Suite 33
Indianapolis, IN 46205
Voice: 317-828-0211
FAX: 888-887-0932
E-mail: info@haapindiana.org
Weblink: https://haapindiana.org/about/program-information/
Website: https://haapindiana.org/
Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA)
Opening the world of communication to people with hearing loss by providing information, education, peer support and advocacy.
7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 1200
Bethesda, MD 20814
Voice: 301-657-2248
FAX: 301-913-9413
Website: https://www.hearingloss.org/
HLAA Michiana Chapter-Michiana Chapter of the Hearing Loss Association of America (Elkhart)
Opening the world of communication to people with hearing loss by providing education, peer support & advocacy. Meetings are on the third Tuesday at 6 p.m. except June & December.
Wakarusa Public Library
124 N. Elkhart Street
Wakarusa IN 46573
Postal Address: P.O. Box 361, Wakarusa, IN 46573
Email: hlaamichianachapter@gmail.com
Website: https://www.hearinglossmichiana.org/
Hearing Loss Association of America Michiana Chapter
Strategic Committee, Chair and Indiana Committee for Communication Access (ICAA), Chair: Linda Loftus
Phone: 574-350-9741 (voice/text)
Email: ljloftus574@gmail.com
Past President, Gallaudet Certified Peer Mentor: Jan Neidigh
Phone: 574-305-0145 (voice/text)
Email: janneidigh@gmail.com
Secretary/Treasurer: Marcia Parcell
574-361-6663 (voice/text)
Email: marciaparcell@gmail.com
Indianapolis Chapters (HLAA)
Serving Indianapolis and Central area
Coordinator: Teresita Gonzales
Voice: 765-442-2060
E-mail: Indianapolishlaachapter@gmail.com
Kentucky Chapters
Postal Address: P.O. Box 882, Bardstown, KY 40004
Voice: 502-223-5774
Website: https://www.hearinglosskentucky.org/
HLAA Kentuckiana Chapter
Monthly Meeting, Second Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. March, June, September & December – Socials - Check for location
St. Leonard Parish School Library
440 Zorn Avenue
Louisville, KY 40202
Postal Address: P.O. Box 6372, Louisville, KY 40206-0372
Carla Trivedi
E-mail: Carla.trivedi@gmail.com
Text only: 502-689-4011
Kay Calvert
E-mail: Kay@hearinglossky.org or info@hearinglossy.org
Phone: 502-468-8532
Website: http://www.hearinglossky.org
Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youths and Adults
Assess the needs for individuals, communities, and state within their regions to develop strategies for advocating for those who are deaf-blind in state of Indiana.
2200 University Ave., West Suite 240
Saint Paul, MN 55114
Regional Representative for Region 5: John Filek
Indiana DeafBlind Employment Specialist: Kacie Weldy
Voice: 516-320-0274
VP: 612-999-2612
E-mail: john.filek@hknc.org
Email: Kacie.weldy@hknc.org
Website: https://www.helenkeller.org/hknc/
Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence
ICADV works to eliminate domestic violence through the implementation of prevention programs and public awareness in communities and schools, through advocacy for the system and societal change, and through the influencing of public policy and the allocation for resources.
1915 W. 18th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202
VP: 317-644-6206 via DEAFHOPE (National Hotline for Domestic Violence for Deaf and Hard of Hearing consumers
Website: https://www.deaf-hope.org/
Indiana Deaf Blind Services Project
Statewide Service authorized under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act for Deaf-Blind individuals from birth to adult.
Blumberg Center
School of Education, Room 502
Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN 47809
Program Coordinator: Lisa Poff
Voice: 812-237-7679
FAX: 812-237-8089
E-mail: lisa.poff@indstate.edu
Website: http://www.indstate.edu
Indiana Hands & Voices
Indiana Chapter as a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting families of children who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
GBYS Program Coordinator: Mariana Barquet
4000 W. 106th Street, Suite 125-216
Carmel, IN 46032
Board President (Parent): Dana Slama
Voice: 765-721-6366
E-mail: m.barquet@isdh.in.gov
E-mail: inhandsandvoices@gmail.com
Website: https://www.inhandsandvoices.org/
IN*SOURCE
Indiana Resource Center for families with special needs, provides parents, families and service providers in Indiana the information and training necessary to assure effective educational programs and appropriate services for children and young adults with disabilities.
1703 South Ironwood Drive
South Bend, IN 46613
E-mail: insource@insource.org
Voice: 800-332-4433
Website: https://insource.org/
CaptionCall
Free captioning service for Deaf, Hard of Hearing individuals on a regular phone
E-mail: support@captioncall.com
Voice: 877-557-2227
ClearCaptions
Free captioning service for eligible users on a phone, web browsers, smartphones, and tablets
Title IV ADA Specialist: Stacey Burns
E-mail: Stacey.burns@clearcaptions.com
Voice: 317-771-8890
InTRAC (Indiana Telephone Relay Access Corporation)
A Free Service that provides full telecommunication equipment distribution to people who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or speech-impaired who reside in the State of Indiana
7702 Woodland Drive, Suite 1300
Indianapolis, IN 46278
FAX: 317-334-1432
Website: https://relayindiana.com/
Executive Director: Ginny Barr
TTY/Voice: 317-334-1413
E-mail: ginny.barr@relayindiana.com
Assistant Director: Andrew, “Andy” Leffler
E-mail: aleffler@relayindiana.com
VP: 317-493-0884
Community Relations: Greg Gantt
E-mail: greg.gantt@relayindiana.com
VP: 317-542-3624
The League for the Blind and Disabled, Inc. (Human Services)
Professional Help providing direct care services, advocacy needs, public managing agencies for consumers’ needs.
5821 S. Anthony Blvd
Fort Wayne, IN 46816
Info & Referral Coordinator: Brenda Niccum
Voice: 260-441-0551 ext. 3106 or 800-889-3443
VP: 260-440-3013
FAX: 260-441-7760
E-mail: the-league@the-league.org
Website: https://the-league.org/
Vocational Rehabilitation Services
State Coordinator for the Deaf (SCD): Rhonda Marcum
402 West Washington Street, IGCS-W453
Indianapolis, IN 46204
VP/Voice: 317-542-3449
FAX: 317-232-6478
E-mail: Rhonda.marcum@fssa.in.gov
Web: https://www.in.gov/fssa/ddrs/rehabilitation-employment/vocational-rehabilitation-employment/
Bloomington VR Office
450 S. Landmark Avenue
Bloomington, IN 47403
812-323-7331
Clarksville VR Office
1452 Vaxter Street
Clarksville, IN 47129
812-288-8261
Columbus VR Office
1248 Washington Street
Columbus, IN 47201
812-376-9935
Rehabilitation Counselor for the Deaf: Elliott R. Christy
elliott.christy@fssa.in.gov
Elkhart VR Office
1659 Mishawaka Street, Suite A
Elkhart, IN 46514
574-262-2086
Rehabilitation Counselor for the Deaf: Gabriella Goss
Gabriella.goss@fssa.in.gov
Evansville VR Office
700 E. Walnut
Evansville, IN 47713-2561
812-425-1367
Fort Wayne VR Office
201 E. Rudisill, Suite 300
Fort Wayne, IN 46806
260-424-1595
Rehabilitation Counselor for the Deaf: Theresa Clingenpeel
theresa.clingenpeel@fssa.in.gov
Gary VR Office
110 West Ridge Road
Gary, IN 46408
219-981-5326
Rehabilitation Counselor for the Deaf: Jasmin DuBose
jasmin.dubose@fssa.in.gov
Indianapolis East VR Office
2620 Kessler Blvd East Drive, Suite 105
Indianapolis, IN 46220
317-205-0100
Rehabilitation Counselors for the Deaf: Mary Morois
Mary.Morois@fssa.in.gov and Meagan.Quarles@fssa.in.gov
Indianapolis West VR Office
6640 Parkdale Place, Suite L
Indianapolis, IN 46254
317-270-1005
Rehabilitation Counselor for the Deaf: Willaine St. Pierre Sandy
Willaine.Stpierresandy@fssa.IN.gov and Tricia.Parrish@fssa.in.gov
Jasper VR Office
125 E. 37th Street, Suite A
Jasper, IN 47546
812-827-5179
Kokomo VR Office
Rehabilitation Counselor for the Deaf: Jessica Lawson
1914 S. Dixon Rd.,
Kokomo, IN 46902
765-455-5020
Jessica.lawson@fssa.in.gov
Lafayette VR Office
615 N. 18th Street Suite 103
Lafayette, IN 47901
765-449-4278
Rehabilitation Counselor for the Deaf: Lynnette Kershner
Lynnette.kershner@fssa.in.gov
Marion VR Office
840 N. Miller Avenue, Suite C
Marion, IN 46952-2338
765-662-9961
Rehabilitation Counselor for the Deaf: Sherri Searcy
Sherri.Searcy@fssa.in.gov
Muncie VR Office
201 E. Charles Street, Suite 130
Muncie, IN 47305
765-282-9863
Richmond VR Office
52 South 2nd Street
Richmond, IN 47374-4212
765-966-0923
Rehabilitation Counselor for the Deaf: Eric Benns
Eric.Benns@fssa.in.gov
South Bend VR Office
401 E. Colfax Ave., Suite 270
South Bend, IN 46617
574-276-5268
Rehabilitation Counselor for the Deaf: Laurie Collins
Laurie.Collins@fssa.in.gov
Terre Haute VR Office
30 N 8th Street
Terre Haute, IN 47801
812-232-7864
Valparaiso VR Office
954 Eastport Centre Drive, Suite C
Valparaiso, IN 46383
219-462-0521
Rehabilitation Counselor for the Deaf: Christian Lauer
Christian.lauer@fssa.in.gov
Vincennes VR Office
1600 Willow Street, Suite B
Vincennes, IN 47591
812-882-7208
Rehabilitation Counselor for the Deaf: Julia Duncan and Richard (Todd) Stevenson
Julia.Duncan@fssa.in.gov and Richard.Stevenson@fssa.in.gov