Valuing Others through Inclusion, Community, and Empowerment (VOICE)
MISSION:
VOICE works to foster a more inclusive and empowered world by promoting awareness and building support for individuals of all ability levels. We are committed to curating spaces where all voices are heard and valued, allowing meaningful changes to occur. We ultimately strive to break down existing barriers while simultaneously celebrating diversity.
CONTACT:
The chair of VOICE is Kathy Walker. You can reach her at kathylwalker@gmail.com
Connect With Us
Parent/Caregiver Support Group Interest Form:
Are you a parent or caregiver for someone with disabilities in the community? Scan the QR code to the right to fill out the interest form to take part or show interest in VOICE’s grassroots support group. Remote options available depending on necessity.
Local Needs Assessment:
VOICE is interested in conducting a local needs assessment to better understand how we can serve the local community. Have a need not being met? Fill out the survey linked to the right and we will work to see if a solution is plausible.
Resource Library
"The Arc is on the front lines to: Empower families with information and resources to assist them in their journey of raising a child with a disability to lead a full and meaningful life; Inspire positive change in public policy and public attitudes; Empower people with IDD to be self-sufficient and independent to the greatest extent possible; Prevent disabilities through education about the dangers of drugs and alcohol while pregnant and advocating for all women to have quality prenatal care; Serve as a spokesperson and advocate for families and their loved ones."
"Indiana Family to Family provides information, training, and one-on-one support to Indiana families of children and youth with diverse health and mental health needs, and the professionals who serve them. We aim to provide families with tools to make informed decisions, advocate for improved systems and policies, and build partnerships between professionals and families. We are Indiana’s Parent to Parent organization and an Alliance member of Parent to Parent USA; the state affiliate organization for the National Federation of Families; the state affiliate organization for Family Voices; and we serve as Indiana’s Family-to-Family Health Information Center."
A statewide coalition working with Autism Society Indiana; Down Syndrome Indiana; Families United for Support and Encouragement (FUSE); Independence Indiana; Indiana Family to Family; Indiana Statewide Independent Living Council (INSILC); Self-Advocates of Indiana; and The Arc of Indiana.