Resources
FIRST STEPS
First Steps is Indiana’s early intervention program for children birth to age 3 who would benefit from additional support to meet their developmental milestones. First Steps supports families and caregivers by helping their children learn and grow through their family’s everyday activities. Children learn to build relationships with other children and adults, develop independence, play, and grow.
Contact information: ( 800-441-7837 ) or https://www.in.gov/fssa/firststeps/
ARC of Indiana
The Arc of Indiana works every day to empower families with information and resources to assist them in their journey of raising a child with a disability to lead a full and meaningful life, and to empower people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities to be self-sufficient and independent to the greatest extent possible.
“Supports and Services” includes information across the life span. Whether your loved one is an infant, preschooler, school aged or an adult; or you are a person with a disability, or a professional connected to the world of disabilities, we hope this will be the place you go to first for information on programs, services, resources, and support.
Contact information: 800-382-9100 or https://www.arcind.org/
GiGi’s Playhouse Indianapolis Down Syndrome Achievement Center
GiGi’s Playhouse Indianapolis, Down Syndrome Achievement Center is a place to meet new friends in a safe environment, as well as to provide the opportunity for individuals with Down syndrome and their families to grow, develop and network. GiGi’s is a place where new parents can see the potential that their child can achieve, and all individuals with Down syndrome can reach new heights.
GiGi’s Playhouse serves individuals of all ages, from infancy through adulthood. All programming is FREE of charge to all of our families! We offer educational programs, social skills development programs, and supplemental programs based on physical and occupational therapy methods aimed at developing fine and gross motor skills.
Contact Information: (317) 288-8235 or https://gigisplayhouse.org