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 »
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Making a Charitable Bequest May Be Easier Than You Think
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 »
Celebrating the 29th Anniversary of the ADA
from The Arc US 29 years ago, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed because of the determination and hard work of people like you. The ADA has helped transform our country: Fighting Discrimination Creating Job Opportunities Improving Communications Making Transportation More Accessible Changing The Way The World Includes People With Disabilities. Of course, … Read More »
Free Special Needs Planning Workshop in August
Saving for the future needs of children and adults with disabilities may not be as hard as you think. ABLE (Achieving a Better Life Experience) Accounts are for children and adults who develop a disability before age 26. In Indiana, they are called INvestABLE accounts. Similar to 529 college savings plans, they can be set … Read More »
Ready For Some Football?
The Indianapolis Colts are kicking off Training Camp next week, which means football season is just around the corner. This year, the Colts are partnering with Noble to support our organization each time you buy your tickets to a game. For each ticket you buy all season long, they will donate $10 to Noble. What … Read More »
Weekend Plans? Try Fishers Arts Crawl
Looking for something fun to do on Friday to kick off the weekend? The annual Fishers Art Crawl welcomes you to take a free, self-guided tour through the Nickel Plate District, recently designated as a Statewide Cultural District. You will enjoy local artwork, while meeting local artists like Krista. She will have a variety of … Read More »
Are You Registered To Vote?
This week is National Disability Voter Registration Week, highlighting how important it is for each adult in our community to exercise their civil rights. In recognition of this, Noble is hosting a voter registration drive this week. National Disability Voter Registration Week is coordinated by The REV UP Campaign. REV UP stands for Register! Educate! … Read More »
Interdependence (not independence) Is the Goal
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 »
20th Anniversary of Olmstead: Fight Continues for People with Disabilities
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 »
Free Upcoming Workshop on enABLE Special Needs Planning
Saving for the future needs of children and adults with disabilities may not be as hard as you think. ABLE (Achieving a Better Life Experience) Accounts are for children and adults who develop a disability before age 26. In Indiana, they are called INvestABLE accounts. Similar to 529 college savings plans, they can be set … Read More »
