The Arc of Tippecanoe County

We are pleased to announce that our website is getting a makeover, update, refresh- it is in for BIG changes. We will be adding information and making it more user friendly.

I updated the Resource Section today- check it out. If something is missing that you have found helpful- email me at director@arcoftippecanoe.org . We want this page to be the place to come for resources for self advocates and families.

Thanks to Purdue for their wonderful dedicated students who are putting so much time into this project. Watch for Videos about The Tippy Arc and Club 53. Thank you for your patience during our construction.

“The Arc of Tippecanoe County (The Arc) is committed to all individuals with developmental disabilities realizing their goals of learning, living, working, and fully participating in their community.” The Arc of Tippecanoe County is a community for all individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities living in Tippecanoe County. We serve our community by:

• Empowering individuals through advocacy and social opportunities,
• Empowering their families through education, and,
• Empowering their communities through awareness.

This is the Mission of The Arc of Tippecanoe County. We are looking for Ambassadors to promote this mission and to represent our Tippy Arc Community in Greater Lafayette. These Mission Ambassadors are our Board Members.

The Board of Directors for the Tippy Arc is pleased to announce we are now seeking nominations for new Board Members for the 2022-2025 term. Each year the Board comes up with a list of skills we need on our Board. This year we are looking for one Arc Member, an Attorney, Teachers, Direct Support Professionals, Small Business Owners, Event Planners and Persons with experience running a night club (Club 53). If you do not see your special skill listed here and feel a call to join us—Apply anyway we may not know what we are missing 🙂

Board Members serve a three year term. The Board meets on the third Tuesday of each month. A Zoom link will be available for this meeting in 2022 as well as in person meetings. Serving on any Board of Directors is both an honor and a responsibility. The Arc of Tippecanoe County is a growing organization with multiple activities each month. The success of these programs depends on the leadership and support of the Board of Directors. This is a list of Board Member Responsibilities  The Arc of Tippecanoe County Board Member Responsibilities and Expectations 2022

The Arc of Tippecanoe County use a Nomination process to add new Board Members so not all Nominee’s will be offered a position on the Board of Directors. However, we hope you will join us in another role within the organization. For questions, call or email Milissa at 765-476-3277 or director@arcoftippecanoe.org

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Why do you want to join the Board of Directors for The Arc of Tippecanoe County?

What Special Skills or Experience would you bring to our Board?

What Programs or Activities of the Tippy Arc are you most interested in?

What part of the Tippy Arcs Mission Statement most appeals to you?

Have you been involved in Board Level Activities with other non-profit agencies? Do you enjoy working with others as part of a team?

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The Bureau of Developmental Disabilities Services (BDDS) will be hosting multiple in-person meet and greet opportunities for individuals and families to learn more about each of the awarded Case Management Organizations (CMOs).  The Arc of Indiana will be planning to partner with BDDS in these face-to-face opportunities and serve to support BDDS efforts as well as being an additional support to individuals and families.

There will be no formal presentations at these events, but, rather individuals and families will have the opportunity to speak to and ask questions of each of the case management organizations at their own pace. In addition, staff from the BDDS and Arc of Indiana will be there to answer any questions related to the transition of case management.

Following are details on the upcoming CMO Meet and Greet opportunities:

Wednesday, November 3, 2021

6:30 – 8:30 pm EST

Wabash Center

1500 Salem Street

Lafayette, IN 47904

Tuesday, November 9, 2021

5:00 – 7:00 pm EST

ADEC Gaining Grounds Center

19670 IN-120

Bristol, IN 46507

The following CMOs will participate in each of the Meet and Greet

opportunities:

CareStar of Indiana

The Columbus Organization

Connections Case Management

Indiana Professional Management Group

Inspire Case Management

Unity of Indiana

There are additional events being planned so please watch for announcements regarding additional opportunities.  We look forward to seeing you!

—Thanks,

Scott Sullivan

Director of Field Operations

Bureau of Developmental Disabilities Services Division of Disability and Rehabilitative Services Indiana Family and Social Services Administration