Opportunity to Make Impactful Connections
We are thrilled to bring back the Inspiring Abilities Expo in-person on March 1!
Register today for the 2025 Spring 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. 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, March 1, 2025
9 am to 1 pm
Greenfield Intermediate School
204 W. Park Ave.
Greenfield IN 46140
FREE admission & parking!
At 9:00 am we will feature a one hour presentations by keynote speakers for the public and exhibitors will have the chance to network. At 10:00 am the Exhibit Hall will be opened to the public. It will close at 1:00 pm.
Speaker Sessions
Special Education: Educational Rights and Responsibilities
Summary of Presentation: This session will provide an overview of the federal laws and state laws protecting the education of students with disabilities with a focus on the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Attendees will learn how to recognize and resolve disputes regarding special education matters including eligibility, educational services and placement and discipline. The session will also highlight some recent changes in education laws regarding assessments and attendance. Come prepared with questions for the Q & A session following the presentation!
Bio of Speaker
Margaret Jones, Esq. is the Executive Director of Ability Allies, a nonprofit that provides free and affordable educational advocacy and legal assistance for students with disabilities. She represents students throughout the state of Indiana in special education matters. Margaret earned her law degree in 1988 from Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law. She is pleased to use her legal skills to ensure that students with disabilities receive an appropriate education and are prepared to lead productive and fulfilling lives, fully engaged in their communities.
Structured Family Caregiving: What is it and how can it help you?
Fenway Park, a Health Coach with Primecare Home Care Services, a provider of Structured Family Caregiving (SFC), is pleased to reconnect with FUSE and collaborate with the community and families. With a background in the disability field and senior living, Fenway's expertise now combines both areas through SFC. His passion lies in connecting with, educating, and supporting individuals. He will be presenting information about Structured Family Caregiving, including qualifications, required steps, and the Medicaid waiver waitlist.
Current Exhibitor List
321go Kids
Ability Allies
Anthem Medicaid
Arc of Hancock County
Beyond the Label Autism Services
Cardinal Elements Inc.
Connections Case Management
Craft Connections
CYO Camp Rancho Framasa
Designer Beads by Jess
Easterseals Crossroads
Family First Early Intervention Inc
First Steps South East
FUSE
God's Embrace, Inc.
Hancock Connection Center
Hometown Waiver Solutions
IEP Services LLC
IN*SOURCE
Indiana Family 2 Family
Indiana Kinship Care
Indiana Statewide Independent Living Council
Indiana Talking Book & Braille Library
INvestABLE Indiana
JB Treats LLC
KI Productions
Kyo
MassMutual Special Care
Meals on Wheel of Hancock County
Meridian Health Services
Opening Arms
Pure Abilities
Relay Indiana/InTRAC
Rising Pursuit Services LLC
SafeInHome
Special Olympics of Hancock County
Sunpetal Pediatric Therapy
The Arc Master Trust
The Columbus Organization
Unity of Indiana
Women's Resource Center of Hancock County