The CDHHE can provide audiology services, appropriate assessments for DHH children, and is a resource for learning more about Early Intervention (EI) and Deaf Education.
Children's Special Health Care Services
Indiana Children’s Special Health Care Services (CSHCS) provides supplemental medical coverage to help families of children who have serious, chronic medical conditions, age birth to 21 years of age, who meet the Program’s financial and medical criteria, pay for treatment related to their child’s condition.
Disability Legal Services of Indiana
EHDI - Early Hearing Detection & Intervention of Indiana
Our Indiana EHDI Program ensures that all babies are screened for hearing loss, and follows up with families whose child did not pass the hearing screening to ensure that they have the supports they need. Their website contains contact information, legislation information, and there is a section for Information for Families with some great resources.
First Steps
Hear Indiana
IAD - Indiana Association of the Deaf
Indiana Family to Family
Indiana Family to Family provides information, training, and one-on-one support to Indiana families of children and youth with additional health and education needs, and the professionals who serve them. We aim to provide families with tools to make informed decisions, advocate for improved systems and policies, and build partnerships between professionals and families.
IN*SOURCE
IPAS - Indiana Protection & Advocacy Services Commission
The Indiana Protection and Advocacy Services (IPAS) Commission is the governing authority of Indiana Disability Rights. The Commission is responsible for assuring adequate legal and advocacy services for the protection, promotion, and empowerment of the rights and interests of individuals with disabilities throughout Indiana.
ISD - Indiana School for the Deaf
SJI - St Joseph Institute for the Deaf
St. Joseph Institute is a leader in providing LSL services to children and families. We partner with local schools, state agencies, and both local and national organizations to make highly specialized professionals available to Indiana families. We are partners in the CDHHE Network, providing LSL early intervention (birth to three) services in your home anywhere across the state of Indiana through First Steps. Preschool and primary programming is available for students in Central Indiana through our Indianapolis location. Mainstream services can support students and school districts through Teacher of the Deaf direct services and professional training