Waiver Redesign Resources

The Division of Disability and Rehabilitative Services/Bureau of Developmental Disabilities Services is currently in the process of a waiver redesign. Recently a concept paper and executive summary were released to the public that gives a broad overview of some of the possible changes that can occur through this exciting opportunity to better support individuals and families in living their vision of a good life.

Throughout this process it is imperative that we hear directly from the individuals and families who will be affected by these changes. DDRS/BDDS values this feedback and will use it to inform the path forward. 


Executive Summary (posted on Waiver Redesign Webpage) This gives a high level overview of the possible changes and path forward. It is available in English, Spanish, and Burmese.

Webinar (to be posted on Waiver Redesign Webpage the week of 01/21/20) 

DDRS has also added several Building Bridges meetings through March where individuals and families can come talk to DDRS/BDDS leadership and provide feedback. All meetings are 6 – 8 p.m. local time. The schedule is as follows:
  • January 22, 2020: Crawfordsville Public Library, 205 S Washington Street, Crawfordsville, Ind.
  • January 28, 2020: Johnson County Library White River Branch, 1664 Library Blvd, Greenwood, Ind.
  • February 6, 2020: Clarksville Public Library, 1312 Eastern Blvd, Clarksville, Ind.
  • February 12, 2020: Evansville Public Library, 200 SE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Evansville, Ind.
  • February 19, 2020: Ivy Tech, Room C125, 200 Daniels Way, Bloomington, Ind.  
  • March 12, 2020: Plymouth Public Library, 201 N Center Street, Plymouth, Ind.
  • March 23, 2020: Fort Wayne Public Library, 900 Library Plaza, Fort Wayne, Ind.

IIDC and Self Advocates of Indiana are collaborating to host sessions for individuals with disabilities. Watch for an announcement of those dates and locations soon.

Lastly, individuals and families can share their thoughts by emailing BDDSinfo@fssa.in.gov.

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