Parent Resources
Parent Resources
Parent Resources
Place To Be Me Parent Resource Night
Throughout the year, Place to Be Me will be hosting a variety of Parent Resource Nights. This community event is designed to connect parents and caregivers of children/adults with special needs and disabilities to valuable resources, expert guidance, and peer support. We offer a welcoming space for caregivers to gain knowledge, ask questions, and build connections that support their child’s unique journey. Find more information by visiting our Facebook page to see upcoming events.
Place To Be Me Parent Resource Night
Throughout the year, Place to Be Me will be hosting a variety of Parent Resource Nights. This community event is designed to connect parents and caregivers of children/adults with special needs and disabilities to valuable resources, expert guidance, and peer support. We offer a welcoming space for caregivers to gain knowledge, ask questions, and build connections that support their child’s unique journey. Find more information by visiting our Facebook page to see upcoming events.
Place To Be Me Parent Resource Night
Throughout the year, Place to Be Me will be hosting a variety of Parent Resource Nights. This community event is designed to connect parents and caregivers of children/adults with special needs and disabilities to valuable resources, expert guidance, and peer support. We offer a welcoming space for caregivers to gain knowledge, ask questions, and build connections that support their child’s unique journey. Find more information by visiting our Facebook page to see upcoming events.
Parent Resources
INSource
INSource helps provide information, support, and training to families with children and young adults with disabilities. They help navigate and bridge the gap between schools and parents in Indiana, making the best plans for success for children with disabilities.
Indiana Department of Education
The Office of Special Education strives to improve outcomes for students and provide equitable access. They compile data each year, help mediate disputes, and have a compiled list of parent resources.
https://www.in.gov/doe/students/special-education/specialeducation@doe.in.gov
Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Vocational Rehabilitation is a service provided by the Family and Social Service Administration to help people with disabilities in Indiana achieve their employment goals. Services include job coaching, providing assistive technology, and support for career advancement, and other services.
INESA Fund
An Indiana Education Scholarship Account (ESA), funded by state tax dollars, provides expanded educational options for K-12 students with a disability and income at or below the annual income qualification level. ESA Scholarships can be used on private school tuition, home education, tutoring, therapies, and more.
A Rosie Place
A Rosie Place for Children is the first (and only) specialty hospital in the state of Indiana exclusively for children who are medically fragile. They are a highly equipped hospital, capable of caring for the most complex pediatric conditions, but they like to emphasize their home-away-from-home environment.
St. Joseph County Cares
A network of services and supports that Identify and meet the needs of families, youth, and children so they may define and reach their potential.
Parent Resources
INSource
INSource helps provide information, support, and training to families with children and young adults with disabilities. They help navigate and bridge the gap between schools and parents in Indiana, making the best plans for success for children with disabilities.
Indiana Department of Education
The Office of Special Education strives to improve outcomes for students and provide equitable access. They compile data each year, help mediate disputes, and have a compiled list of parent resources.
https://www.in.gov/doe/students/special-education/specialeducation@doe.in.gov
Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Vocational Rehabilitation is a service provided by the Family and Social Service Administration to help people with disabilities in Indiana achieve their employment goals. Services include job coaching, providing assistive technology, and support for career advancement, and other services.
INESA Fund
An Indiana Education Scholarship Account (ESA), funded by state tax dollars, provides expanded educational options for K-12 students with a disability and income at or below the annual income qualification level. ESA Scholarships can be used on private school tuition, home education, tutoring, therapies, and more.
A Rosie Place
A Rosie Place for Children is the first (and only) specialty hospital in the state of Indiana exclusively for children who are medically fragile. They are a highly equipped hospital, capable of caring for the most complex pediatric conditions, but they like to emphasize their home-away-from-home environment.
St. Joseph County Cares
A network of services and supports that Identify and meet the needs of families, youth, and children so they may define and reach their potential.
Parent Resources
INSource
INSource helps provide information, support, and training to families with children and young adults with disabilities. They help navigate and bridge the gap between schools and parents in Indiana, making the best plans for success for children with disabilities.
Indiana Department of Education
The Office of Special Education strives to improve outcomes for students and provide equitable access. They compile data each year, help mediate disputes, and have a compiled list of parent resources.
https://www.in.gov/doe/students/special-education/specialeducation@doe.in.gov
Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Vocational Rehabilitation is a service provided by the Family and Social Service Administration to help people with disabilities in Indiana achieve their employment goals. Services include job coaching, providing assistive technology, and support for career advancement, and other services.
INESA Fund
An Indiana Education Scholarship Account (ESA), funded by state tax dollars, provides expanded educational options for K-12 students with a disability and income at or below the annual income qualification level. ESA Scholarships can be used on private school tuition, home education, tutoring, therapies, and more.
A Rosie Place
A Rosie Place for Children is the first (and only) specialty hospital in the state of Indiana exclusively for children who are medically fragile. They are a highly equipped hospital, capable of caring for the most complex pediatric conditions, but they like to emphasize their home-away-from-home environment.
St. Joseph County Cares
A network of services and supports that Identify and meet the needs of families, youth, and children so they may define and reach their potential.
Community Resources
Smiley’s
Smiley’s has a sensory room, sponsored by Lighthouse Autism Center, that individuals can use any time that they are there. Make sure to ask the front desk when you go visit!
AMC Movies 16
AMC is known to offer sensory friendly movie showings that brighten the theater and make the sound quieter for individuals to be themselves and still enjoy a movie. Make sure to check out their website or call to find showings. They are offered once or twice a month.
Potawatomi Zoo
Potawatomi zoo partnered with KultureCity to offer sensory bags and quiet areas throughout the zoo. if you are in need of one of these bags, ask the front desk as you get your tickets. They also have some sensory friendly zoo days, make sure to check their website for more details.
South Bend Cubs
The South Bend Cubs have partnered with Lighthouse Autism Center to create a sensory room that is open for anyone in need of a sensory break during a game. There are some sensory friendly events/games available. Make sure to keep your eyes on their social media and website for dates.
St. Joseph Library
The St. Joseph Public Library has a wide range of resources for individuals with disabilities. From large print books, sensory kits, adaptive technology kits, a sensory room, and more. Make sure to check out their website on everything they offer.
Girls on the Run
Girls on the Run is an empowering program that inspires participants to be joyful, healthy, and confident through fun, movement-based lessons. Using running and physical activity as a tool, participants build essential life skills like confidence, teamwork, and goal setting. The program creates a safe, supportive space where girls learn to believe in themselves and celebrate their strengths—inside and out. Together, they grow stronger, form meaningful friendships, and discover the power of finishing what they start. Check out their website to find the next run near us!
https://www.pinwheel.us/register/index/JHO2L0PS3ZFKO2N?sid=0ea8f28d7f74471b96c19ff48b7319d6
Other Options Nearby
Indiana Children’s Museum
The Indiana Children’s Museum offers a wide range of options when it comes to sensory friendly and accessible activities. To find out more information on what they offer check out their website.
Conner Prairie
Conner Prairie offers sensory friendly locations throughout their buildings and grounds for individuals needing a break. In the locations there are boxes of items to help individuals. You can get a map that will tell you where all of theses places are.
Community Resources
Smiley’s
Smiley’s has a sensory room, sponsored by Lighthouse Autism Center, that individuals can use any time that they are there. Make sure to ask the front desk when you go visit!
AMC Movies 16
AMC is known to offer sensory friendly movie showings that brighten the theater and make the sound quieter for individuals to be themselves and still enjoy a movie. Make sure to check out their website or call to find showings. They are offered once or twice a month.
Potawatomi Zoo
Potawatomi zoo partnered with KultureCity to offer sensory bags and quiet areas throughout the zoo. if you are in need of one of these bags, ask the front desk as you get your tickets. They also have some sensory friendly zoo days, make sure to check their website for more details.
South Bend Cubs
The South Bend Cubs have partnered with Lighthouse Autism Center to create a sensory room that is open for anyone in need of a sensory break during a game. There are some sensory friendly events/games available. Make sure to keep your eyes on their social media and website for dates.
St. Joseph Library
The St. Joseph Public Library has a wide range of resources for individuals with disabilities. From large print books, sensory kits, adaptive technology kits, a sensory room, and more. Make sure to check out their website on everything they offer.
Girls on the Run
Girls on the Run is an empowering program that inspires participants to be joyful, healthy, and confident through fun, movement-based lessons. Using running and physical activity as a tool, participants build essential life skills like confidence, teamwork, and goal setting. The program creates a safe, supportive space where girls learn to believe in themselves and celebrate their strengths—inside and out. Together, they grow stronger, form meaningful friendships, and discover the power of finishing what they start. Check out their website to find the next run near us!
https://www.pinwheel.us/register/index/JHO2L0PS3ZFKO2N?sid=0ea8f28d7f74471b96c19ff48b7319d6
Other Options Nearby
Indiana Children’s Museum
The Indiana Children’s Museum offers a wide range of options when it comes to sensory friendly and accessible activities. To find out more information on what they offer check out their website.
Conner Prairie
Conner Prairie offers sensory friendly locations throughout their buildings and grounds for individuals needing a break. In the locations there are boxes of items to help individuals. You can get a map that will tell you where all of theses places are.
Community Resources
Smiley’s
Smiley’s has a sensory room, sponsored by Lighthouse Autism Center, that individuals can use any time that they are there. Make sure to ask the front desk when you go visit!
AMC Movies 16
AMC is known to offer sensory friendly movie showings that brighten the theater and make the sound quieter for individuals to be themselves and still enjoy a movie. Make sure to check out their website or call to find showings. They are offered once or twice a month.
Potawatomi Zoo
Potawatomi zoo partnered with KultureCity to offer sensory bags and quiet areas throughout the zoo. if you are in need of one of these bags, ask the front desk as you get your tickets. They also have some sensory friendly zoo days, make sure to check their website for more details.
South Bend Cubs
The South Bend Cubs have partnered with Lighthouse Autism Center to create a sensory room that is open for anyone in need of a sensory break during a game. There are some sensory friendly events/games available. Make sure to keep your eyes on their social media and website for dates.
St. Joseph Library
The St. Joseph Public Library has a wide range of resources for individuals with disabilities. From large print books, sensory kits, adaptive technology kits, a sensory room, and more. Make sure to check out their website on everything they offer.
Girls on the Run
Girls on the Run is an empowering program that inspires participants to be joyful, healthy, and confident through fun, movement-based lessons. Using running and physical activity as a tool, participants build essential life skills like confidence, teamwork, and goal setting. The program creates a safe, supportive space where girls learn to believe in themselves and celebrate their strengths—inside and out. Together, they grow stronger, form meaningful friendships, and discover the power of finishing what they start. Check out their website to find the next run near us!
https://www.pinwheel.us/register/index/JHO2L0PS3ZFKO2N?sid=0ea8f28d7f74471b96c19ff48b7319d6
Other Options Nearby
Indiana Children’s Museum
The Indiana Children’s Museum offers a wide range of options when it comes to sensory friendly and accessible activities. To find out more information on what they offer check out their website.
Conner Prairie
Conner Prairie offers sensory friendly locations throughout their buildings and grounds for individuals needing a break. In the locations there are boxes of items to help individuals. You can get a map that will tell you where all of theses places are.
