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Excerpted from an article by Kurt Streeter/The New York Times. Photo by Michael Reaves. On November 7, over a span of 16 hours and 46 minutes, Chris Nikic finished an Ironman Triathalon. In doing so, he achieved something no one else has: he became the first person with Down syndrome to conquer this incredibly grueling … Read More »

The election is just one week away, and it is critical to make your voice heard at the ballot box. Serving as The Arc of Greater Indianapolis, Noble advocates for the rights and needs of people with disabilities and their loved ones. While we cannot endorse individual candidates, we do want to ensure that you … Read More »

Each year, we honor individuals, corporate partners and organizations that work tirelessly to help the people we serve live out their dreams. Today, we proudly announced our 2020 Noble Annual Award Winners presented by Citizens Energy Group and Corteva Agriscience with a full-page ad on the back cover of the Indianapolis Business Journal. President’s Award … Read More »

This October marks the 75th anniversary of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, so we are going to spend it highlighting the contributions that people with disabilities are making to the workforce each day. Rosalyn loves her job at Corteva Agriscience, where she and a few of her colleagues help ensure that the seedling trays are … Read More »

David is a fantastic singer. He can hold each note perfectly a cappella, serenading audiences with songs like “Love Me Tender” by Elvis Presley. He even sang “Amazing Grace” for a crowd of hundreds at the opening of the Governor’s Prayer Breakfast several years ago. Lately, however, he has become more interested in learning how … Read More »

For over 3 years, Michael has worked closely with Behavior Consultant Molly Lang and Recreational Therapist Lauren White. They have been coaching him on strategies for achieving his health and wellness goals. As a result, he has made many positive changes in his life. Through the collaboration and teamwork of both therapies supporting him, Michael has … Read More »

Telehealth has been a fantastic option for Ellen to keep up with her Recreational Therapy during COVID-19. Guided by Rec Therapist Ieesha Arnold, they exercise, do yoga and dance—Ellen loves Michael Jackson. Between sessions, they joke around, take breaks to virtually visit aquariums around the world together via live cam and even play charades. Rec Therapy … Read More »

Evan loves rewriting the lyrics to his favorite songs, both as a creative tool and a way to express what he’s feeling. That’s one of the primary goals of Music Therapy. Songwriting also helps Evan cope with life’s changes, while looking forward to the positive things the future holds. Because he’s been practicing songwriting in … Read More »

During the COVID-19 Stay-at-Home order, Kelsey and Behavior Consultant Lindsay Buck had to get creative if they were going to continue working together. That’s when they started meeting up virtually twice a week through video chats. Like so many of us, Kelsey was finding the social isolation difficult to navigate so they have focused their time … Read More »

Being the new guy can be hard, unless you’ve just landed a new job. Dylan is now working through our Noble Employment and Workforce Services (N.E.W.S.) at the Indiana State Library. Monday through Friday, the crew kicks off their day at 6 am, making their way through the various floors of the building before many … Read More »