Bond Behavioral Services LLC

09/04/2026

If you or someone you love has received an HCBS Level of Care denial, we know the appeal process can feel overwhelming.

You may be trying to understand what the notice means, what deadlines apply, what documentation you need, and how to prepare for a hearing — all while worrying about services and supports that matter in daily life.

To help, The Arc of Indiana has created two resources:

Detailed Guide: A more in-depth guide to help you understand the appeal process and prepare next steps.
https://bit.ly/IN_LOC-Appeal_Guide

Quick Guide: A shorter overview for families who need the key steps in one place.
https://bit.ly/IN_LOC_Appeal_Quick-Guide

These guides are for informational purposes only and are not legal advice or legal representation.

If you have questions, please call The Arc of Indiana at 317-977-2375 and ask to speak with a Family Advocate.

Also, register for our upcoming Ask the Arc webinar on Thursday, September 10th, where we will walk through the appeals process and you can ask questions: https://bit.ly/Ask_the_Arc

09/03/2026

Winter Hadley started at GEO 21st Century Academy as a junior to take advantage of the dual credit program. She took as many college courses as she could during her two years at GEO. She graduated as valedictorian in 2012. “When I eventually graduated as a senior, I began Purdue as a sophomore instead of a freshman.”

At Purdue University, Winter obtained her bachelor’s in human development and services with dual minors in psychology and sociology. Later, she returned for her master’s in behavioral science. She’s planning to start her PhD program back at Purdue this August.

She started at GEO 21st Century Academy as a behavior specialist for K-12 in 2021. “In layman’s terms, I went into special education classrooms to help those teachers.” GEO offered to pay for her to get her teaching license, and she obtained her certification. From there, she became a SPED teacher. Currently, she teaches at the middle school while also juggling a smaller behavioral caseload. “I never stopped [behavioral intervention], I don’t think I would ever stop– it’s my passion.” Between teaching and still following her passion, she’s in the best of both worlds.

Giving back to Gary is very important to her. She started the dance program at 21C with 8 students. Today, there are 86 students, K-12. “That is the most fulfilling part about working at 21st Century. Giving the kids something. You actually get to give them something back. I can go somewhere else and charge for my services, but instead I give it to these children.” The Hadley family is among those enjoying her services– Winter’s son will be going into second grade at GEO 21st Century Academy this year.

08/25/2026

On September 11, communities across the country will come together to honor those lost in the 9/11 attacks through service to others. It's a chance to recognize the courage of first responders and strengthen our communities by lending a helping hand.

As we mark the 25th anniversary of 9/11, The Arc is proud to partner with 9/11 Day to encourage volunteer opportunities that are welcoming and accessible to people of all abilities.

Find a volunteer opportunity near you: https://www.911day.org/volunteer/

08/22/2026

Families of children with disabilities already struggle to find childcare and early learning programs that will enroll and support their child. Now, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is proposing changes that could make one of the country’s most inclusive early childhood programs less accountable for doing so.

Head Start was including children with disabilities a decade before federal law guaranteed their right to a public education. Its performance standards require programs to address assessments, accommodations, exclusion, IEP coordination, and other parts of serving children with disabilities. HHS wants to remove many of those detailed requirements.

In a new op-ed for The 74, our CEO Katy Neas warns that disability laws are not enough if Head Start programs lose the rules that make inclusion possible. Under the proposal, programs would no longer have to assess every child’s development, accommodate every child’s participation, follow the same protections against suspension and expulsion, or help families navigate the IEP process. It would also remove the specific rule barring programs from turning children away because of a disability or chronic health condition.

For decades, Head Start has shown that disability inclusion in early childhood education can work. Weakening the standards that help programs deliver it would move us in the wrong direction.

08/20/2026

08/20/2026

Join the Hammond Indiana Police Department and the Hammond Sportsplex as we showcase Paladin, Inc.'s basketball players and cheerleaders.
Don’t miss showcase games, skills challenges, halftime dances, a DJ, and MORE!
Bring the family out for a fun evening to celebrate Paladin Basketball!

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08/17/2026

Save the Date for a Trunk or Treat in Fishers!

08/15/2026

📅Save the date: November 17 at the Indiana Statehouse. The Indiana Disability Alliance is hosting a rally, and you are invited!

November 17th is Organization Day, the day Indiana lawmakers gather at the Statehouse to prepare for the upcoming legislative session. That means all 150 members of the Indiana General Assembly will be there. And we need the disability community there too.

Mark your calendar. Share this with your network. Plan to join us at the Statehouse on November 17.

More details coming soon - https://ow.ly/g2Ki50ZA0QR

08/12/2026

💙 Medicaid Stability Must Mean Better Access for Hoosier Families

The Autism Society of Indiana welcomes news that Indiana's Medicaid program is on stronger financial footing. Fiscal responsibility matters—but a balanced budget should also translate into better access to care and services for Hoosiers with disabilities.

Families across Indiana continue to face challenges with:
• Medicaid coverage renewals
• Delays in medically necessary services
• Provider shortages
• Access to Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers

For families, these challenges can mean missed therapies, increased caregiver stress, disruptions to employment, and greater risk of crisis.

Financial stability should lead to greater stability for families—not fewer services.

Now is the time to strengthen the systems that help people with autism and other developmental disabilities live safely, independently, and with dignity in their communities.

We encourage Hoosiers to stay informed, share their experiences, and engage with their elected officials.

📣 Learn more about the Autism Society of Indiana's advocacy efforts: https://www.autismsocietyofindiana.org/advocacy/