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We are thrilled to bring the Inspiring Abilities Expo to Indianapolis on November 2!
Register today for the 2024 Fall Inspiring Abilities Expo! The expo offers families and professionals a great opportunity to network with organizations and service providers who meet the unique needs of individuals with disabilities. Speaker essions will begin at 9 am and at 10 am we invite you to visit the exhibit hall to meet and talk with therapy and service providers, nonprofit organizations, advocacy groups, recreation programs and other agencies serving adults and children with disabilities.
Saturday, November 2, 2024
9 am to 10 am Speaker Sessions
10 am to 1 pm Exhibit Hall open to the public
401 W. Meridian School Road
Indianapolis IN 46217
FREE admission and parking!
Parents and professionals who want to attend the expo, just click the ticket link to register!
Speaker Sessions Will Include:
Explore Indiana's Waivers by the Arc of Indiana
Medicaid Waivers, sometimes called Home and Community Based Services (HCBS), allow Medicaid to fund supports and services for children and adults with disabilities in their family homes or community residential programs instead of institutions. Explore Indiana’s options for Medicaid Waiver programs for people with developmental disabilities, physical disabilities, traumatic brain injury and mental health needs.
Ideas for Mind-body Care: Health for your Whole Self
Speakers Sheila Edwards and Amanda Nelson will share specific tools that can help support individuals toward unconditional positive regard for their whole self: body, mind and spirit. These are modalities complementary to traditional medical care. A few examples include Reiki energy work, coaching, movement, and sound healing. We will also discuss how exploring belief systems can help individuals to better understand the world around them and their part in it. Demonstrations, discussion and resources provided.
Sheila Edwards owns Starflower Intuitive, a business supporting individuals through Reiki energy work. Sheila is the parent of a neurodiverse child and a trauma survivor. She specializes in supporting individuals with disabilities or trauma experiences, as well as their families. Her work incorporates several modalities with a goal to help people find a path back to hope and make a plan to pursue their dreams.
Amanda Nelson is the owner of Oasis Wellness. Amanda is a National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach, a Certified Dementia Practitioner, and a Reiki practitioner since 2006. For over 20 years, she has been providing individualized wellness support through varied roles as a leader, advisor, coach, and facilitator. She has extensive experience with utilizing mindful decision making, motivational interviewing, harm reduction, and trauma informed care techniques to promote the individuality and potential of each person.