Center on Community Living and Careers

09/16/2026

Missouri families and young adults with disabilities — don’t miss MOFEAT!

Join this free, two‑day training on Oct. 2–3 to learn about employment resources, customized employment, navigating benefits, and local supports that help young adults work in their communities.

📅 Oct. 2–3, 2026 | 9 AM–3 PM
📍 Junior League of Kansas City, MO
🔗 Register: https://ow.ly/wyPT50ZIYMA
☎️ 1‑800‑743‑7634
✉️ [email protected]

09/16/2026

Is your child starting to plan for life after high school? Whether they are aiming for a four-year college degree, a trade certificate, or direct entry into the workforce, there are many pathways to explore. Read September's issue of What’s Next? with them; it's packed with actionable tools, lessons, and resources to help your loved one start planning for their future today.

Read September's Issue of What's Next: go.iu.edu/Pu46Az
Lea ¿Qué sigue? en Español: go.iu.edu/Nh4hw5

09/14/2026

We had a great time at the Indiana ACTE State Conference! Mary Pearson, assistant research scientist at CCLC, presented on "CTE Microcredentials for Students with Disabilities and Higher-Level Learning Needs: Development and Piloting."

Mary’s presentation highlighted our work on using microcredential pilots to build more inclusive educational environments. We are currently collaborating with Indiana school districts to develop CTE Pathways curriculum guides and pilot these microcredentials for students with disabilities.

Interested in getting your school district involved? Reach out to us at [email protected].

See you next year!

09/13/2026

09/11/2026

Families don’t have to navigate services and resources alone.

Join Easterseals Crossroads Autism & Behavior Services for a virtual Get to Know Indiana Family to Family presentation and discover how Indiana Family to Family helps families connect with information, support and valuable resources in their communities.

📅 September 15
⏰ 12 p.m.
💻 Virtual via Zoom

We’ll hear from Carissa Lopez, Peer Services Specialist, who brings both professional knowledge and personal experience as a parent caring for children with complex medical, developmental and mental health needs.

Carissa will share more about Indiana Family to Family, the services they provide and how they can support families throughout Indiana.

Registration is required: https://shorturl.at/GFKC7

Can’t join us live? Register anyway! We’ll send all registered participants a recording following the presentation.

Help us spread the word by sharing this opportunity with a family who may benefit!

09/11/2026

The IIDC team is with you as the nation recognizes the 25th anniversary of 9/11 and remembers all those impacted on that day and in the years to follow.

Center on Education and Lifelong Learning (CELL) Eppley Center for Parks and Public Lands Indiana Resource Center for Autism - Indiana University Center on Community Living and Careers Early Childhood Center Hands in Autism Center for Collaborative Systems Change

09/10/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us in Indianapolis last week for the first day of Indiana Family Employment Awareness Training (FEAT)! We’re also grateful to our guest speakers for sharing their success stories; your journeys show what’s possible for other job seekers with disabilities.

Join us TOMORROW at the Pike Township Schools Administration Building (6901 Zionsville Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46268) as we explore benefits, employment supports, and resources from local and state agencies.

All sessions are FREE. Register today: go.iu.edu/8tCv
Indiana FEAT is presented in collaboration with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield.

09/10/2026

Join CCLC's Southwest Indiana Family Network at the 2026 Indiana Family Engagement Summit, where families, educators, and community partners from across Indiana will come together to learn, connect, and share strategies that support student success. Gain practical insights for building strong partnerships that help children and families thrive.

• Format: Virtual Keynote and In-Person Networking
• Cost: Free
• Topics Include: Communication Tools, The Brain and Emotional Regulation, Digital Wellbeing, School Safety

Register for the Indiana Family Engagement Summit: go.iu.edu/HSmB8X

09/09/2026

Our friends at IN*SOURCE want to hear from you! If you're interested, contact Michelle Alcantara via email at [email protected] by September 18, 2026.

🎓 Your school choice story matters!
IN*SOURCE wants to hear from families who chose charter, online, micro-school, or magnet schools for their children.
Share your experience in a short, recorded virtual interview and help others learn from your family’s educational journey.

📅 Interested? Contact Michelle Alcantara by September 18, 2026.

💙 Families with students who have an IEP or 504 plan are especially encouraged to participate, but all eligible families are welcome!