FUSE Stands with Statewide Partners to Protect Disability Services in Indiana
FUSE is proud to stand alongside leading disability advocacy organizations from across the state as a member of the newly formed Indiana Disability Alliance. This coalition represents a unified commitment to protecting the rights, dignity, and opportunities of individuals with disabilities throughout Indiana. Together, we are advocating for policies that strengthen community inclusion, preserve essential supports, and ensure individuals with disabilities have every opportunity to live, learn, work, and thrive in the communities they call home.
Read the full press release below for additional details on this important collaborative effort to strengthen advocacy for Indiana’s disability community.
For Immediate Release: May 6, 2026
Contact: Kim Dodson, CEO, The Arc of Indiana | kdodson@arcind.org | 317-908-7468
Newly Formed Indiana Disability Alliance Praises State’s Withdrawal from Texas v. Kennedy
Indianapolis, IN — The Indiana Disability Alliance, a newly formed coalition representing Indiana’s leading disability organizations, welcomes Indiana’s withdrawal from Texas v. Kennedy, calling
the decision an important step in upholding protections that support people with disabilities in living, learning, working, and fully participating in everyday life.
The Alliance expressed appreciation for Attorney General Todd Rokita’s decision to remove Indiana from the multi-state lawsuit, which challenges key provisions of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
“People with disabilities should have the opportunity to live and fully participate in their communities,” the Alliance said in a joint statement. “This action supports that fundamental right and reinforces the importance of continuing to strengthen Medicaid and state-funded home and community-based services (HCBS) that enable individuals with disabilities to live in their own homes or communities rather than institutional settings.”
The formation of the Alliance comes at a critical time, as disability advocates nationwide are closely monitoring ongoing discussions around Medicaid funding and policy changes that could impact access to HCBS. Any reductions or barriers to these supports will have serious consequences, potentially forcing individuals into more restrictive and costly institutional settings.
Indiana’s disability advocacy organizations have joined together to represent a unified message around the importance of HCBS for people with disabilities of all ages in our state. The Alliance is committed to ensuring that policymakers understand the importance of protecting and strengthening these vital services. Together, the Alliance will amplify a unified voice, empowering individuals with disabilities and their families to advocate alongside member organizations for policies that support independence, inclusion, and opportunity in communities across the state.
About the Indiana Disability Alliance
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 home and community-based services and other systems that support individuals in living, learning, working, and participating fully in community life, while preventing unnecessary institutionalization and supporting sustained community living.
Indiana Disability Alliance:
Autism Society of Indiana — Courtney Wolley, Executive Director
Down Syndrome Indiana — Macy Pohl, Executive Director
FUSE — Sara Cummins, Executive Director
Independence Indiana, An association of Indiana Centers for Independent Living —
John Guingrich, ChairpersonIndiana Family to Family (INF2F) — Holly Wheeler, Executive Director
Indiana Statewide Independent Living Council (INSILC) — Mike Foddrill, Executive Director
Self-Advocates of Indiana (SAI) – Erin McGuire, President
The Arc of Indiana — Kim Dodson, CEO