Innovation Pilot Projects

In the summer of 2022, the Division of Disability and Rehabilitative Service announced the Innovation Pilot Project grant initiative to provide opportunities for Home and Community-Based Services waiver providers, non-provider community entities, self-advocates, families to explore new means and methods to support and address areas of outstanding need among Hoosiers receiving services from BDDS.

These projects are short-term and were made possible due to the American Rescue Plan Act funds Indiana received and are specifically targeted at improving services and supports for individuals with disabilities and their families. Pilot projects fall into these general categories: 

• supporting those that support,
• support through technology,
• community partnership/community change,
• information/skills for individuals,
• exploring current models of services and payment.

Lean more on the BDDS Innovation Pilot Projects webpage.  There are recorded webinars describing each project as well as a one-page description for each project.