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✨Indiana innovation in employment awareness is on full display today!

At 10 a.m. ET, tune in as our colleagues at the Center on Community Living and Careers (CCLC) share more about Indiana Family Employment Awareness Training (FEAT) on Life Style Live on WISH-TV. Indiana is one of only five states offering this powerful program supporting families in navigating employment pathways and opportunities.

Where to watch:
• Livestream at lifestylelive.tv
• Indianapolis WISH‑TV 8
• Chicago WRJK‑TV 22.8
• Louisville WMYO‑TV 24.2
• Fort Wayne WLMO‑TV 2.8

We’re proud to see Indiana leading the way—and grateful for partners like Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield who help strengthen statewide impact for Hoosier families.



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Tune in to Life Style Live this morning at 10 a.m. ET! 📺
The IIDC's Mike Nevins, Center on Community Living and Careers research associate, will share more information about Indiana Family Employment Awareness Training (FEAT). Indiana is one of only five states to host this important program!
Where to watch:
• Livestream at lifestylelive.tv
• Indianapolis WISH-TV 8
• Chicago WRJK-TV 22.8
• Louisville WMYO-TV 24.2
• Fort Wayne WLMO-TV 2.8
Indiana FEAT is proudly presented in partnership with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield.


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📣 Important update for Indiana families supporting individuals with — and a meaningful step toward safer, more accessible community outings.

Indiana’s Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) now allows parents and caregivers of individuals diagnosed with Level 2 or Level 3 Autism Spectrum Disorder to apply for a disability parking placard, recognizing the real challenges and safety risks that can arise in busy parking lots. This change helps families park closer to entrances, reduce stress, and support safer transitions.

📝 How to Apply

Complete the Application for Disability License Plate or Parking Placard (State Form 42070):
🔗 https://forms.in.gov/Download.aspx?id=5031

• Section 1: Individual living with autism
• Section 2: Parent/caregiver information

👩‍⚕️ Who Can Sign the Form?

Section 4 may be completed by:

• Physicians
• Chiropractors
• Podiatrists
• Advanced Practice Registered Nurses
• Physician Assistants
• Optometrists or Ophthalmologists

All must hold valid, unrestricted Indiana licenses.

👨‍👩‍👧 Next Steps for Parents & Guardians

• The applicant must sign all required areas.
• If the individual cannot sign, a parent may sign — no power of attorney needed.
• If someone else signs, they must include:• Documentation of authority (POA or guardianship)
• Their role printed next to the signature
• A state‑issued ID

📩 Questions?

Email the BMV Registrations Department: [email protected]

This update is a meaningful recognition of the support needs many families navigate daily — and a practical step toward safer, more accessible community participation across Indiana. 💙

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It's not too late to join us in Brownsburg next week!

📣 Structured Teaching Spots Are Still Available! 📣

There is still time to register for the 3-day training being held in Brownsburg on July 13th, 14th, & 15th from 9a-4pEST ($750)!

If you've been thinking about joining us, now is the perfect time to reserve your place:
🔗 https://indianauniv.ungerboeck.com/prod/emc00/register.aspx?aat=67786e2f4e5354785a6a667762307139686e4649446f474255616c5967705562723854475830414d6863343d

Please share with colleagues who may be interested.
We look forward to having you join us!

General Information about Structed Teaching: https://iidc.indiana.edu/irca/schools/structured-teaching-based-on-the-teacch-philosophy.html
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Share Your Story in the Hands in Autism Developmental Disabilities & Autism ECHO Webinar Series

The Developmental Disabilities & Autism ECHO series is more than a training opportunity — it’s a collaborative problem-solving space where real-life challenges become shared learning experiences.

At the heart of each session is the case presentation, where an individual, family member, educator, provider, or other supporter brings forward a real situation they are struggling with. The team and a panel of subject-matter experts then work together with participants to brainstorm strategies, supports, and next steps.

Why Present a Case?
Case presentations are:
• Supportive: Presenters receive practical, strength-based ideas from a multidisciplinary team.
• Confidential: All cases are shared anonymously; no identifying information is required.
• Empowering: Whether the challenge involves behavior, communication, transition, daily living, access to services, or system navigation, presenters walk away with resources and actionable strategies.
• Impactful: Real cases help shape collective understanding and inform the community of practice.

We’re Actively Seeking Case Presenters
If you, someone you support, or someone in your care, school, or community is facing a challenge related to autism or developmental disabilities — we invite you to share it with us.
Your experience can help guide a conversation that benefits you and others facing similar situations.

Interested in Presenting?
We’d love to hear from you.
Please reach out to, [email protected], if you:
• Have a current struggle or concern you’d like help brainstorming solutions for
• Support an individual whose situation could benefit from cross-disciplinary insight
• Want to learn through presenting and receiving compassionate, expert-guided feedback
You can also listen in to a session to see how they flow (same format each week) by either watching one of our recordings or joining live any Friday.

Your case could be the key to unlocking new ideas, resources, and hope — both for you and for others in our community.

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📣 Structured Teaching Spots Are Still Available! 📣

There is still time to register for the 3-day training being held in Brownsburg on July 13th, 14th, & 15th from 9a-4pEST ($750)!

If you've been thinking about joining us, now is the perfect time to reserve your place:
🔗 https://indianauniv.ungerboeck.com/prod/emc00/register.aspx?aat=67786e2f4e5354785a6a667762307139686e4649446f474255616c5967705562723854475830414d6863343d

Please share with colleagues who may be interested.
We look forward to having you join us!

General Information about Structed Teaching: https://iidc.indiana.edu/irca/schools/structured-teaching-based-on-the-teacch-philosophy.html
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Join us today for the Hands in Autism as the Family and Caregiver Support series kickoff off!

Check out the registration information below to join. Hope to see you there!

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🚨 Mark your calendars for Friday, June 26th, from 12:00-1:30 PM EST! 🚨

We’re excited to bring you the first session in our Family-Caregiver Support Series! 🎉

This time, we're diving deep into Siblings & Grandparents, featuring insights from Marissa Pangle from Independent Pathways

✨ Bonus? It’s completely FREE to attend! ✨

Whether you're a caregiver, educator, or community advocate, you won't want to miss this! 🙌

🔗 Register now and be a part of the conversation! https://iu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_b2usIWtbcHiDuR0

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✨ Launch your strongest year yet — 2026–2027 starts now! ✨

Join our Hands in Autism® and IRCA training teams this July as we kick off a full year of immersive learning and training opportunities designed to strengthen practice, align teams, and deepen person‑centered, evidence‑based support across settings.

Whether you’re joining solo or bringing your team, a first time participant or looking to refresh or remind yourself of strategies, these sessions set the tone for a year of refreshed skills and motivation, emphasis on proactive strategies, and meaningful impact.

📅 July Training Opportunities
✅ 3‑Day Structured Teaching Training (July 13–15, Brownsburg, IN)
https://iu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3l5bkK1y50iWuj4

✅ Week‑Long Intensive (July 20–24, virtual or in‑person in Bloomington, IN)
https://handsinautism.iu.edu/training-services/training/training-options-list/five-day-summer.html

Questions? Let us know - we’re here for you!
📧 [email protected]
📞 812‑856‑1600
🌐 handsinautism.iu.edu

Let’s build a year of stronger teams, clearer systems, and more confident, supported learners — together!



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When structure is clear, confidence follows. 👏🏻

Our 4-Day Structured Teaching Training hosted at RISE Learning Center supplied learning, practice and discussion about schedules, work systems, and the power of predictable structure—and participants showed up ready to learn with creativity, collaboration, and so much interest. Watching participants build systems that truly support independence, engagement, and success is always a reminder of why this work matters.

From breaking down tasks to designing visual supports that meet real student needs, the room was full of “aha” moments and shared problem‑solving. This is what Learn–Do–Share looks like in action—learning it, trying it, refining it together.

If you missed this round, there are still two more chances for training this summer!

Check out the upcoming 3‑Day Structured Teaching Training hosted in partnership with Brownsburg Community School Corporation and dive into schedules, work systems, play/leisure supports, regulation, and behavior with hands‑on practice.

Save your seat here:
https://iu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3l5bkK1y50iWuj4



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📘 Understanding the learning environment is essential to shaping meaningful engagement and growth.

This week, we started by focusing in on how the spaces we create — and the ways learners interact within them — influence participation, independence, and success.

From there, participants dug into Universal Design for Learning, examined the variable learning characteristics of students, and took a deep dive into physical structure as a foundational support.

The collaboration and curiosity set the tone for a powerful week ahead. Participants began building their own strategy toolboxes — a place to collect ideas, visuals, and supports they’ll continue to add to throughout the week. The creativity was already flowing!

Here’s to continued growth, clarity, and creating environments where every learner can thrive. 💙



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You have another chance to attend a Structured Teaching training with our own Amy Gaffney this Tuesday and Wednesday, June 2-3, in Greencastle, Indiana. Read on for more details!

📣 Structured Teaching Spots Are Still Available! 📣

There is still time to register for the upcoming Structured Teaching 2-day training being held in Greencastle and hosted by Old National Trail Special Services on June 2nd & 3rd from 8a-4p EST ($500)!

If you've been thinking about joining our Indiana Resource Center for Autism - Indiana University and HANDS in Autism team, now is the perfect time to reserve your place:
🔗 https://iu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3l5bkK1y50iWuj4

Please share with colleagues who may be interested.
We look forward to having you join us!

General Information about Structed Teaching: https://iidc.indiana.edu/irca/schools/structured-teaching-based-on-the-teacch-philosophy.html

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