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🎒 Heading into a new school year? The Heart to Heart Conference is also a great place to learn, ask questions, and connect with other families. We even have a couple of sessions focused on education, including a step-by-step walk through of an IEP and a session focused on resouces for families who may have to participate in a manifestation determination case conference.

Can't attend live? That's ok! All registrants have access to session recordings after the conference.

Learn more on our website: https://www.inf2f.org/heart-to-heart-conference.html

Happy National Intern Day! At the Center on Community Living and Careers, we're proud to spotlight our 2026 Social Work intern, Isabella Smith. As she reaches a key milestone in her internship, we're sharing her reflections on the experiences, connections, and meaningful work that have shaped her time with us. Isabella’s curiosity, fresh perspectives, and dedication have made a lasting impact on our team.

Join us in celebrating Isabella. 🎊

The Southwest Indiana Family Network will host its monthly meeting tomorrow from 5 to 7 p.m. CDT at The Arc of Evansville. This session features a guest speaker discussing employment and job supports to help individuals with disabilities achieve meaningful careers. Registration is not required, but if you'd like updates on future meetings, visit: go.iu.edu/8tnk.

Join the Southwest Indiana Family Network for their next monthly meeting on Thursday, July 30, from 5 to 7 p.m. CDT at The Arc of Evansville! This month, the guest speaker will share valuable insights on employment and job supports to help individuals with disabilities achieve meaningful career outcomes. Whether you are looking for resources or want to connect with a supportive community, we would love to have you there. Scan the QR code on the flyer or visit go.iu.edu/8tnk to fill out the interest form.

Thank you for having us, Life Style Live! Alongside our partner Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, we had a great time sharing how Indiana Family Employment Awareness Training (FEAT) equips individuals with disabilities and their family members with the tools, resources, and connections they need to achieve competitive, integrated employment.

Click the link in the post below to watch the segment and learn more about our upcoming sessions in Indianapolis on September 4 and 12.

To register for Indiana FEAT, visit go.iu.edu/indianafeat

At Indiana University, the Center on Community Living and Careers (CCLC) works to support people with disabilities and their families as they transition from adolescence into adulthood.

🔗Click on the link to learn more: https://tinyurl.com/4tm5frpk

SSI, SSDI, Medicaid, Medicare, BWE, IRWE... Are you confused yet? 😵‍💫 Sometimes it feels like a different language. But understanding the difference is essential for financial independence and knowing how work can affect your benefits.

Join us for a 2-hour session of “Let’s Talk Benefits” on Thursday, August 6, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. ET.

We’re discussing:
• The core differences between SSI and SSDI.
• Which healthcare benefit matches which SSA benefit.
• How to keep your benefits while collecting a paycheck.
• How to access benefits counseling in Indiana.

Register for next week’s free training: go.iu.edu/8wCj

Thank you to everyone who tuned in! A big thank you to Life Style Live for having us on this morning! If you missed it, be on the lookout for a link to the full story and the replay.

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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Tune in to Life Style Live tomorrow at 10 a.m. ET! 📺
Our very own CCLC Research Associate, Mike Nevins, will share more information about Indiana Family Employment Awareness Training (FEAT). Learn how Indiana FEAT brings parents, educators, employment specialists, and others together to help individuals with disabilities build paths toward meaningful employment opportunities in their communities.

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.

We are proud to support the 36th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Today, we celebrate this important civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including jobs, schools, transportation, and all public and private places that are open to the general public. The purpose of the law is to make sure that people with disabilities have the same rights and opportunities as everyone else.