Tom didn’t say much at first. He’s a quiet man, but this time, he was in shock. For years, he has volunteered at the Noble Golf Classic. Each year, he stands patiently at Tee 15 and thanks the foursomes for supporting Noble as they come through. Then, he offers to tee off for them. Those … Read More »

For over 10 years, Noble participants and staff have grown fruits and vegetables in our Giving Sum Garden, named after the organization that funded its creation. The garden serves several purposes. Individuals and staff enjoy learning how to grow everything from cucumbers to squash. Starter plants and seeds are donated by organizations like Tasty Bites … Read More »

It is important to remember: Inclusion is not a token gesture. It is not a sympathy vote. Real inclusion is genuinely making everyone feel welcome and included. Just start with your Inclusion ABCs…

We Need YOUR Input! The Arc US is surveying people and organizations everyone to better understand what the future should look like for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to be meaningfully included in their communities. Through this survey, they want to hear your perspective about how we can all create a world where people … Read More »

excerpted from ENABLE Special Needs Planning Newsletter What is a 529 College Savings Plan? A 529 is a college savings plan that offers tax and financial aid benefits. 529 plans may also be used to save and invest for K-12 tuition in addition to college costs. What Is An ABLE Account? Since 2014, ABLE accounts … Read More »

Is your child interested in learning ballet? The Central Indiana Academy of Dance has introduced an adaptive ballet program designed to provide a supportive learning atmosphere to children ages 4-8 with different abilities. The class will be led by Caitlin Sloan, an instructor with 5 years of experience teaching adaptive ballet in a professional atmosphere … Read More »

Getting back into the groove of school isn’t always easy, but you can make a smoother transition from summer to the classroom with Reading Rocket’s Top 8 Back-to-School Tips for Parents of Children with Special Needs (as reprinted in ENABLE Special Needs Planning): 1. Organize All That Paperwork – In the world of special education, … Read More »

Are you looking for a way to make a lasting impact on an organization like Noble? A charitable bequest is one of the easiest and most flexible ways to make a gift that will impact families for generations to come. We even have a short video to demonstrate how easy this can be. There are … Read More »

We hear a lot of talk about independence for people with disabilities. I think this is a mistake. Independence came from tests to measure activities of daily living and the ability to complete tasks such as feeding yourself, dressing yourself, etc. without assistance. It came from people with disabilities not wanting to be in nursing … Read More »

June 22nd marked the 20th anniversary of the Olmstead Supreme Court Decision: a ruling that stated that people with disabilities have the right to live in the least restrictive setting possible. Across the country, we are still working to fulfill this promise. The story of the Olmstead case begins with two women, Lois Curtis (center) … Read More »