FAMILY NEWSLETTER Check out this month's newsletter just for family members of Special Olympics Indiana athletes, "Families Connecting with Families..."    September 2009 Family Newsletter If you would like to be included on the mailing list for this e-newsletter, please contact Lindsay Lambert.

From skiing to swimming, from basketball to bocce, from Unified Sports® to Athlete Leadership Programs — and everything in between — Special Olympics Indiana is an opportunity for families to share in the accomplishments of their children, be part of a year-round sports training and competition program that the whole family can enjoy and share their joy with other families.

More than nine out of 10 participating families say that Special Olympics has added a new dimension of happiness for their family, improved their child's self image and served as a strong network for the family.

Families can choose their own levels of involvement within the Special Olympics Indiana State Program. Opportunities abound to provide encouragement and love, coach, offer transportation, assist with fundraising, officiate sports events, serve as chaperones and train other volunteers. Families are a vital link within the Special Olympics movement!

 To learn more about how to help a family member get involved in Special Olympics Indiana, request a Family Information Packet from our State Office or check out our family resources links for additional resources to assist your family member.  Questions? email Lindsay Lambert.

Great Opportunity for Families:

Attend “Making the Most of Your Waiver” to find out how to put the pieces of the personcentered planning process together to best meet your needs! The person-centered planning process is utilized by your entire IPMG team to continuously evaluate and meet the needs that are description, and annual assessment fit together to create a person-centered plan of support that meets your needs and helps you achieve your dreams and goals.  Click here for more information.