See articles in this newsletter for details on May/June events!
May 4
Parent Meeting
Greenfield
Topic: Essential Oils
May 11
Parent Meeting
Shelbyville
Topic: Essential Oils
May 19
Managing Caregiver Stress
Shelbyville
May 27
Funding Options for Children's Mental Health Services
Greenfield
June 4
Planning for The Future for your Child with Special Needs
Warren Township Education Service Center
June 7
FUSE Family
Fun Day
Nameless Creek Youth Camp
June 20
Cruisin' for FUSE
Motorcycle Ride Fundraiser
July 17
David Borgmann Memorial Golf Outing
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Restaurant Nights
Thank you for supporting our restaurant night fundraisers.
Greenfield
Culver's
May 28
August 20
5 pm to 8 pm
Hope to see you there!
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Class Action Lawsuit for ABA Therapy Filed in Indiana
A class action lawsuit was recently filed against Anthem in Indiana regarding the coverage of Applied Behavior Analysis therapy (ABA). In order to provide FUSE families with information about this case, we will link articles to our website as they are published by organizations that are closely following developments in this case.
To learn more about this lawsuit and read postings from a variety of sources, just click to visit the ABA Class Action Lawsuit page on our website
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Masquerade Ball Prom May 29
All individuals with special needs 16 years and older are invited to attend this prom for FREE!
May 29, 2015
6:30 to 9:00 pm
White River Christian Church
Noblesville
The evening will include: dancing, snacks, drinks flowers, pictures and gifts for the guests. Hair, make-up, dresses or suits provided upon request.
Event sponsored by: Autism Society of Indiana, Circle of Friends, Down Syndrome Indiana, Hollis Adams Foundation, JANUS, Mephibosheth Ministries, Special Olympics of Hamilton County, White River Community Church.
You can call Brooke Garcia for a registration form at 317-773-2233 or register online at this link.
Please register by May 20, 2015.
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Financial Planning Session Scheduled in Warren Township
On June 4, FUSE in partnership with the Warren Township Special Education Department will host Gordon Homes, Financial Services Representative and Special Needs Planner with Metlife Center for Special Needs Planning, to speak about important financial planning issues.
Thursday, June 4
6:30 to 8:00 pm
Warren Education and Community Center
975 N Post Road
Indianapolis
Families with children and other dependents with special needs, no matter what the age or disability, face many serious questions about how to best prepare for their future well-being. Gordon addresses such critical issues as protecting government benefit eligibility for Supplemental Security Income (SSI), creating Special Needs Trusts and the importance of a Will. Taking steps now can help arrange for a loved one's well-being today and tomorrow.
A light dinner will be available, so arrive 15 minutes early to grab a bite to eat if you like. Online registration is available at this link or call FUSE at 17-462-9064 to register.
Child care will NOT be available at this event.
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TOPSoccer Registration Ongoing
If your child needs to burn off some energy, build up some stamina, or just socialize with peers, TOPSoccer is a great activity! Greenfield Area Soccer Club offers TOPSoccer year around. In the winter it is indoors and the other seasons are outdoors, so any time is a good time to sign up and play!
For more information or to register, contact Amy Titus at 317-682-8839 or [email protected].
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FUSE 20th Anniversary Celebration
Mark your calendar now for the FUSE 20th Anniversary Celebration
April 16, 2016
Details will be available in early 2016, but save the date now. You won't want to miss it!
If you are a family who participated in FUSE events between 1996 and 2004, we need your old photos! Dig through those archives! Contact Denise to make arrangements for us to copy some of your best old photos of your child or family at FUSE events and activities.
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Remember FUSE when doing your estate planning!
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April was a busy month at FUSE and May promises to be even busier! I'll squeeze as much info into this FUSE Ink as I can, but you might want to watch our Facebook page and website for additional info as well! Use the table of contents to the left to help locate the articles of most importance to you!
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May Parent Meeting Topic is Essential Oils
In May the parent meeting topic at both Greenfield and Shelbyville will be Using Essential Oils to Support Our Children With Struggles. Our speaker is Heather Brandt, a representative for Young Living Essential Oils. Heather will discuss ways to use essential oils to support our children with special needs as well as how they can be used to help with the occasional stress we may experience as caregivers. Read more about Heather at this link.
May 4, 2015
Greenfield Intermediate School
204 W Park Street, Greenfield
6:30 to 8:30 pm
Large Group Instruction room
Register for the Greenfield meeting by clicking here
At the Greenfield meeting only, we will have a short presentation (before Heather speaks) from the Hancock County Public Library about their summer reading program and a sensory friendly story time they have planned for July. You won't want to miss it!
May 11, 2015
Shelby County Public Library
Carnegie East Wing Room B
57 W Broadway, Shelbyville
6:30 to 8:30 pm
Register for the Shelbyville meeting by clicking here
We have a light supper at each monthly meeting--please register so we can bring enough food for everyone. Child care reservations are also required so we can plan enough caregivers.
If you have questions about the meeting, please call 317-462-9064 or send us an email at [email protected].
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May Mental Health Month Trainings
May is Mental Health Month, and FUSE and Family Voices Indiana are partnering to bring training to parents about important mental health topics. These trainings are made possible by a grant from Mental Health America of Indiana.
Managing Caregiver Stress
Parents and caregivers are invited to invest in your own mental wellness at a special training designed just for you. Managing Caregiver Stress will help caregivers of children with mental health needs and/or developmental disabilities learn more about caregiver risk factors, signs of stress, handling challenging behaviors, support and stress relief ideas, and when/where to seek help before the stress becomes unmanageable.
May 19, 2015
6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Crossroad Community Church
475 Progress Parkway
Shelbyville IN 46176
Register online at this link or call the FUSE office at 317-462-9064. Child care is available by reservation only. Please register by May 17.
Funding Options for Children's Mental Health Services
Caregivers of children with mental health concerns often struggle with funding the mental health services their child needs. We invite parents and caregivers to learn more about identifying and accessing funds for mental health services through private insurance, Medicaid, The Affordable Care Act, Mental Health Clinics and Crisis/hotline services.
May 27, 2015
6:30 to 8:00 pm
Greenfield Intermediate School
204 W Park St
Greenfield IN 46140
Register online at this link or call the FUSE office at 317-462-9064. Child care is available by reservation only. Please register by May 25.
*Please note these meetings do not include dinner. Light snacks will be available.
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Family Fun Day in June
You are invited to a day of family fun and an opportunity to learn more about the information and resources available from FUSE at our Family Fun Day at Nameless Creek Youth Camp.
Sunday, June 7
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Nameless Creek Youth Camp
2675 S 600 East
Greenfield IN 46140
Pitch-in lunch, so bring a side dish or dessert. FUSE will provide hamburgers and hot dogs, paper products, tea, water and lemonade. After lunch families can enjoy activities at their own pace. There will be outdoor games, crafts, hiking, creek stomping and priceless memories to make.
No meeting or presentation, just an opportunity to meet other families, ask questions and enjoy some time outdoors! Come learn more about how FUSE can assist your family!
Register online at this link.
If you have questions feel free to contact us at 317-462-9064 or use the "contact us" tab.
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Cruisin' for FUSE Motorcycle Ride Registration Open
The third annual Cruisin' for FUSE Charity Motorcycle Ride will take place on June 20, 2015!
The ride will start at Nine Star Connect at 2243 E. Main Street Greenfield with registration at 8:30 am and kickstands up at 9:30 am. The ride will be round trip to Mann's Harley Davidson in Edinburgh. Registration is $25 per bike and $5 for a rider, which includes a T-shirt and wristband.
Register to ride at Cruisin' for FUSE at this link
Riders who choose to may raise at least $100 by getting pledges and have their registration fee waived. This option gives riders an opportunity to increase the fundraising to help FUSE provide information and support to families raising children with special needs! Learn more about this option or how to sponsor a rider on our website at this link.
Pacers Cheerleaders will be on hand at registration for pictures and autographs. A silent auction with great items from local businesses and collectibles will take place after the ride as well.
After the riders return, lunch and an ice cream sundae bar will be available. The cost will be $10.
For more information, call Amy Borgmann at 317-462-9064 or email [email protected].
Share our ride flyer with a friend!
Download the flyer here Cruisin' for FUSE Ride Flyer
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Shop at Kroger, Benefit FUSE!
FUSE is now enrolled in the Kroger Community Rewards Program!
Do you shop at Kroger? Well your every day purchases there can turn into dollars to help FUSE improve the lives of children with special needs!
TO USE THE KROGER COMMUNITY REWARDS PROGRAM:
- Simply register online at krogercommunityrewards.com
- Be sure to have your Kroger Plus card handy and register your card with our organization after you sign up.
- If you do not yet have a Kroger Plus card, they are available at the customer service desk at any Kroger.
Just follow the online instructions on the Kroger website to get your card registered and linked to FUSE. Just enter our NPO number 64554 when you sign up. To verify you are enrolled correctly, you will see our organization's name on the right side of your information page.
Remember to swipe your card or enter your registered phone number every time you shop. Your purchases only count when your card is swiped or registered phone number is input.
Be sure to spread the word to your friends and family members! Anyone can link their card to our organization, so out of town friends and family can help too!
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Important Information: Children Under Age 6 Waiting for Family Supports Waiver
Information courtesy of Family Voices Indiana
Families have been told in the past that a child under 6 can apply for the Family Supports Waiver, but would only be given provisional eligibility until age 6 when an assessment could be done. At that time, the original application date was to be honored for the waiting list. However, with the shorter wait times for the waiver, children under 6 are potentially being "targeted" for services now.
Families are encouraged to contact BDDS and ensure their child is on the waiting list for the Family Supports Waiver if they applied prior to age 6.
You can find a list of BDDS offices here: http://www.in.gov/fssa/files/BDDS.pdf
Feel free to contact us if you need more information or would like to apply for a waiver: 317 944 8982 [email protected]
From The Arc of Indiana:
The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration has removed a barrier for families of young children applying for the Family Supports Waiver. Children under the age of 6 can now apply for the FSW and be added to the waiting list, rather than having to wait until the age of six to officially be added to the waiting list. This change provides a clearer and less confusing path for young children and their families to receive the supports they need.
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Discovery Camp by The Arc of Hancock County
Give your kids a great one-day exciting, summer experience!
WHERE: Edelweiss Equine Assisted Therapy Center
ADDRESS: 531 W. 100 S., Greenfield, IN 46140
WHEN: Pick ONE of the following dates
Monday June 8, Tuesday June 9, Wednesday June 10, OR Thurs June 11 (RAIN DATE IS FRIDAY JUNE 12)
TIME: 10:00 am till 3:00 pm
ACTIVITIES:
Ride a horse!
Prepare horse food & Feed the horses,
Groom horses, Crafts, Games, Snacks
COST: Only $25 per child (kids bring a sack lunch)
Discovery Camp is for kids of ALL abilities, SCHOOL AGED
CAMPERS MUST BE 5 BY AUGUST 1ST, 2015
Trained horse handlers will assist ALL children to have a safe, fun experience!
FOR A REGISTRATION FORM:
Call the Camp Director at 317-679-7532 OR
Email the Camp Director at [email protected]
Download the Discovery Camp Flyer here!
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National Autism Association Give a Voice iPad Applications Available
Information courtesy of Indiana Resource Center for Autism
and the National Autism Association
NAA is pleased to announce that we are now accepting applications for our Give A Voice Program.
The intent of this program is to provide communication devices to individuals with autism who are non-verbal or minimally verbal, and whose communication challenges put them at increased risk of injury or harm.
We have limited funding for this program. Every application will be carefully reviewed and all information submitted will be verified by NAA staff. This program is intended for families who are in dire need of financial assistance and are otherwise unable to attain a communication device either privately, through a school district or insurance provider.
NAA's Give A Voice Program will provide qualifying individuals with an assistive communication device including:
- 16GB Apple� iPad� Mini (WiFi version)
- AppleCare+ Protection Plan
- Avatalker AAC communication software app
- Protective Case by Gripcase USA
Grant applications must be postmarked by June 15, 2015.
For full program details and eligibility requirements, click here.
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New Video Explains Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Information courtesy of Indiana University,
Center on Community Living and Careers (CCLC)
Last week, Indiana Vocational Rehabilitation Services debuted a new short video to help teachers, students, families and any other potential VR consumers be aware of and better understand its services.
Developed by the Center on Community Living and Careers (CCLC) and Draw4, an animation/illustration company, this 4 � minutes video demonstrates the VR process, discusses eligibility criteria, and explains how VR can help people with disabilities who want to gain skills, find a job after high school or college, start a new career, or even help get a new job if they've lost one because of their disability.
This is a great tool to use with students, during transition case conferences, at parent meetings, or during transition fairs. To view the video, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fS9Hvf7Fglo
And let us know what you and your students think!
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Let us know how we can help you find other resources and supports that you may need for your child!
Denise Arland Executive Director FUSE, Inc. Like us on Facebook!
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