Mark 2 Ministries

14074 Trade Center Dr., #134

Fishers , IN 46038

(317) 777-8070

Email: aaron@mark2ministries.org

Website: www.mark2ministries.org

 

Disabling Condition Served: All disabilities

 

Users Served: Persons with disabilities who are interested in spiritual matters

 

Services Provided:

Bible studies at local churches for individuals with mental impairments—to help build friendships and relationships

Manual wheelchair-collection ministry to send to less developed countries

Deaf ministry teaches those within the deaf community to reach out to their peers through short-term mission trips and local sign language interpretation

Training of churches in their quest to become more involved in ministry to serve individuals with disabilities

 

Mental Health America of Indiana

1431 North Delaware St.

Indianapolis, IN 46202

(317) 638-3501

(800) 555-6424

Email: mhai@mhai.net

Website: www.mentalhealthamericaindiana.net

 

Disabling Conditions Served: Mental and addictive disorders

 

Users Served: People with mental and/or addictive disorders, and their families

 

Services Provided:

Advocacy

Support groups

Volunteer efforts

Educational programs

 

Resources Available:

Various publications

 

Local Branches: Local chapters available in most areas; check your phone book for the chapter nearest you or call (800) 555-6424.

 

Community Connections

A subsidiary of Mental Health America of Indiana

 

Disabling Conditions Served:  Developmental, physical, mental illness, and addictive disorders

 

Users Served: Adults with disabilities

 

Services Provided:

Vocational Assessment

Supported Employment

Employment Services

Adult Day Service Program (Johnson County Only)

Community Integration Program

 

Resources Available:

     Various publications

 

Local Branches: Offices located in Marion, Johnson, Morgan, Wayne, and Randolph Counties.  Call (800) 555-6424 for more information.

 

Michiana Resources, Inc.

4315 E. Michigan Blvd.

Michigan City, IN 46360

(219) 874-4288

(219) 874-2689 (FAX)

Emails: michiana@michianaresources.org  or daybreak@michianaresources.org

Website: www.michianaresources.org

 

Disabling Conditions Served: Not specified

 

Users Served: Individuals with disabilities and/or other vocational disadvantages primarily in LaPorte County and surrounding areas

 

Services Provided:

Employment services

Industrial services

Habilitation services

Assistive technology

Computer training

Daily living aids

Assessments

Support and advocacy

Daybreak - day adult program

 

Resources Available:

Disability resource library open to the public

 

MossRehab Resource Net

MossRehab Hospital

1200 W. Tabor Rd.

Philadelphia, PA 19141-3099

(215) 456-9900

(800) CALL-MOSS

Website: www.mossresourcenet.org

 

Disabling Conditions Served: All disabilities

 

Users Served: Persons with disabilities

 

Resources Available:

Disability fact sheets

Links to ADA websites and other disability resources

Newsgroups and listservs

Travel information for the disabled traveler

 

Multiple Sclerosis Foundation

6350 N. Andrews Ave.

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309

(954) 776-6805

(800) 225-6495 (Toll-free)

(954) 938-8708 (FAX)

Email: admin@msfocus.org

Website: www.msfocus.org

 

Disabling Conditions Served: Multiple Sclerosis

 

Users Served: Anyone diagnosed with MS and all others with an interest in the illness

 

Services Provided:

Temporary home care assistance

Equipment program

Research updates

Internet communications (online)

Grants for research and student scholarships through universities and clinics (not individuals)

 

Resources Available:

Information packages

MSFocus newsletter

Reading lists and information on how to purchase MS-specific titles

In-house library

 

Muscular Dystrophy Association–USA

National Headquarters

3300 E. Sunrise Dr.

Tucson, AZ 85718-3208

(800) 572-1717

Email: mda@mdausa.org  or publications@mdausa.org

Website: www.mdausa.org , or www.als.mdausa.org , or www.mdaenespanol.org

 

Disabling Conditions Served: Muscular dystrophies and other related neuromuscular diseases, including amyotrophic lateral schlerosis (ALS)

 

Users Served: Individuals with muscular dystrophies and other related neuromuscular diseases, including ALS

 

Services Provided:

Worldwide research

Nationwide health services programs

Network of MDA/ALS clinics

Summer camps

Professional and public health education

 

Resources Available:

Quest bimonthly magazine

MDA/ALS newsletter

• Various other publications (see Website for list)

 

Local Chapter:

MDA of Central Indiana

3905 Vincennes Road, #202

Indianapolis, IN 46268

(317) 824-4805

 

 

 

 

Breaking New Ground
Purdue University
ABE Bldg., 225 S. University Street
West Lafayette, IN 47907-2093

(800) 825-4264 or (765) 494-5013
www.breakingnewground.info
bng@ecn.purdue.edu