Through professional advocacy, support and development, IN-ABC promotes effective, ethical and quality behavioral services.

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IN-ABC began organizing in the summer of 2001 in response to the need to increase both the quality and consistency of behavior support services to Medicaid Waiver recipients in the State of Indiana. Thousands of people with developmental disabilities continue to benefit from services rendered through this program.

This association, over the course of the past two years has accomplished a great deal and has collectively made significant strides toward homogenizing the language of Behavioral Consultants across the state and establishing best practices in our field. We continue to provide input to policy makers and have access to ongoing, pertinent communication at the state level.

Please join us in furthering these efforts as we all strive to provide quality behavioral supports to people achieving success in their lives.

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Agenda items for the coming year include:

1. Furthering open dialogue with the state at various levels,
2. Continue participation in BQIS sub-committees,
3. Maintain membership in state wide state planning group that is developing staff training curriculum,
4. Proceed with formal registration of Behavioral Consultants as the first step toward licensure,
5. Ongoing partnership with state wide case manager association,
6. Finalize development of IN-ABC website that will act as a state wide resource for referrals and information sharing, and to
7. Heighten awareness with universities of the need for educational opportunities specific to developing "Behavioral Consultation" as a career path.