The Community Organizations database provides information about Monroe County nonprofits and groups.


 

People with Disabilities - Community Organizations

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Aktion Club of LIFEDesigns (formerly Options)

Description: 

Aktion Club is a service leadership program of Kiwanis International for adults living with disabilities
We meet on the second Friday of every month at the Bloomington office of LIFEDesigns Inc.

Year Established: 
2008 (all day)
Address
Bloomington
IN
47401

Bloomington Transit Access

Description: 

BT Access is a transportation service for persons with disabilities who, by means of a disability, cannot use the existing Bloomington Transit "fixed route" bus system. BT Access is operated by the Bloomington Public Transportation Corporation. It is the same organization that operates the Bloomington Transit bus system. BT Access service is provided with vans equipped with wheelchair lifts. If you are eligible, these vans can pick you up and take you anywhere in Bloomington and, then take you back home. There are no restrictions on where in the city you can go or how often, depending upon your eligibility.

Community Organizations Subjects: 
Address
130 West Grimes Lane
Bloomington
In
47403
Contact
Bloomington Public Transportation Corporation
812-336-7433

Council for Community Accessibility CCA

Description: 

The Council for Community Accessibility (CCA) is a volunteer group that advocates for the interests of people with disabilities. Formerly known as the Community Council on Handicap Concerns, the group was formed in 1990. The CCA promotes awareness of the challenges faced by people with disabilities, and works to develop solutions to problems of accessibility in the community.

Address
Bloomington
IN
47404

Goodwill Industries International, Inc.

Description: 

Goodwill Industries is North America's leading non-profit provider of education, training, and career services for people with disadvantages, such as welfare dependency, homelessness, and lack of education or work experience, as well as those with physical, mental, and emotional disabilities.

Community Organizations Subjects: 
Address
Bloomington
IN
47401

Indiana Institute on Disability and Community at Indiana University Bloomington

Description: 

The Indiana Institute on Disability and Community (IIDC), Indiana’s University Center for Excellence in Disabilities, has fostered a foundation of excellence for community investment in developmental disabilities since 1970. Our mission is to work with communities to welcome, value, and support the meaningful participation of people of all ages and abilities through research, education, and service.

Our work crosses the lifespan and is conducted through seven centers and an Indiana University disability-focused library accessible to all state residents.
 

Address
Bloomington
IN
47408
Contact

IU Health - Home Health Services

Description: 

Ellen Surburg, Director of Home Health Services 333 E. Miller Dr. Bloomington, IN 47401 (812) 353-9818 or, 1-800-206-5200 Home Health Aide: (812) 339-0043 Health Services Bureau: (812) 332-2901 Women and Infant Children: (812) 334-0650

Address
333 E. Miller Drive
Bloomington
IN
Contact
(812) 353-9818
(800) 206-5200

LIFEDesigns, Inc. (Formerly Options)

Description: 

Partner with individuals with disabilities and their communities to bring about self-directed and fulfilled lives. LIFEDesigns provide holistic services to assist individuals achieve their desired lifestyle including housing, rewarding employment, fulfilling relationships, and active citizenship in communities throughout Southern Indiana.

Community Organizations Subjects: 
Address
200 E. Winslow Rd.
Bloomington
IN
47401
Contact
Susan
Rinne
Executive Director
800-875-9615
Fax: 812-332-1186

Monroe County Adult Protective Services

Description: 

Adult Protective Service (APS) Units were established to protect endangered adults in Indiana and to provide protective services to these individuals.

Address
120 W. Seventh St.
One City Centre, Ste. 210
Bloomington
IN
47404
Contact
812-349-2665
APS National Hotline
800-992-6978

Rural Transit

Description: 

Area 10 Agency on Aging is a private, nonprofit organization serving Monroe and Owen Counties. Established in 1981, we are one of sixteen Agencies on Aging in the state of Indiana. Our mission is to serve as a leader in providing resources, solutions and connections for seniors, persons with disabilities and family caregivers living in Monroe and Owen counties.

Annually, Area 10 provides case management to more than 500 clients, delivers more than 67,000 nutritious meals to homes and neighborhood meal sites, answers more than 6,500 calls from those seeking health and human services, matches 450 adults with meaningful volunteer opportunities, provides 200,000 rides through Rural Transit bus service, and houses 100 seniors in three affordable apartment complexes.

Community Organizations Subjects: 
Address
Ellettsville
IN
47429