Indiana Disability Alliance
About Us
Our Mission
The Indiana Disability Alliance is a statewide coalition representing people with all disabilities, bringing together organizations to advance public policies that promote independence, community integration, and meaningful opportunity across Indiana. Through coordinated advocacy, the Alliance works to strengthen systems that support individuals in participating fully in community life, while preventing unnecessary institutionalization and supporting sustained community living.
Coordinated Advocacy
Community Participation
Sustained Support
A Unified Voice
Participating organizations share the following principles:
A central priority of the Alliance is to prevent unnecessary institutionalization and re-institutionalization of people with disabilities by advancing policies that promote self-determination, family stability, and meaningful access to community life.
People with disabilities should have the opportunity to live in the most integrated setting of their choice.
Public policy should promote independence, dignity, autonomy, and meaningful participation in community life.
Services and supports should be person-centered and responsive to individual needs and preferences.
People with disabilities, self-advocates, and families should have a voice in policies that affect their lives.
Public resources should be used responsibly and transparently to support effective services and long-term system sustainability.
Collaboration strengthens advocacy and improves outcomes for people with disabilities across Indiana.
Our Members
Creating connections and empowering the Autism community with the resources needed to live fully.
The Indiana Disability Alliance is made stronger by the organizations that stand alongside us. Each partner brings unique expertise, resources, and lived experience to our shared mission of advancing independence, inclusion, and opportunity for individuals with disabilities across Indiana. Explore the full list of partners to learn more about the work they do and how they are helping shape a more accessible and equitable future for our state.
What’s Happening
News & Events
Stay informed and engaged with the Indiana Disability Alliance. Here you’ll find Alliance statements, announcements, advocacy updates, and opportunities to participate in events that support Indiana’s disability community. Scroll down to sign up for our newsletters to receive the latest news, action alerts, and event information delivered directly to your inbox.
Rally to Protect Community Living
Rally to Protect Community LivingProtect Community Living: Our Home, Our Choice, Our Lives Tuesday, November 17, 202611:00 AM-12:30 PM ETIndiana Statehouse200 W. Washington St., Indianapolis, IN 46204 Join the Indiana Disability Alliance for a rally at the...
Advocacy In Action Training Events
2026 Advocacy in Action Training EventsUnderstanding Public Policy & Making Your Voice Heard Public policy decisions made at the Indiana Statehouse have a direct impact on the lives of individuals with disabilities and their families. Legislative decisions...
A Strong Medicaid Program Is About More Than the Bottom Line, It’s About People
A Strong Medicaid Program Is About More Than the Bottom Line, It's About PeopleThe Indiana Disability Alliance recognizes the importance of maintaining a financially responsible Medicaid program and welcomes news that Indiana’s Medicaid program has returned to a...
Community Living is a Civil Right: Indiana Must Remain Vigilant
Community Living is a Civil Right: Indiana Must Remain VigilantA joint statement from the Indiana Disability Alliance The disability rights movement has always been rooted in a simple belief: people with disabilities belong in their communities. For decades, people...
Indiana Disability Alliance Announcement
Indiana Disability Alliance AnnouncementLeading Indiana Disability Organizations Announce Formation of Indiana Disability AllianceIndiana’s leading organizations advocating for and representing people with disabilities and their families across the state have joined...
HOW TO HELP
Get Involved
Nothing about us without us! We need the participation of people with disabilities to ensure policies reflect the needs and lived experiences of different communities. Sharing our stories helps policymakers understand the impact of their decisions. Sign up for email updates to receive updates on Alliance activities and how you can get involved.