Tangram is inspired by the people we work with every day. Their stories remind us why disability services matter and how the right support can transform a person’s confidence, independence, and opportunities.
These Mission Moments highlight the real impact of programs for people with disabilities across Central Indiana. We share these stories so people know what is possible when they access the right resources, the right advocates, and the right support system.
Each video features individuals who have strengthened their skills, expanded their independence, or discovered new opportunities through Tangram’s Indianapolis disability services. Their journeys show how the right accessibility services and disability programs can open new chapters in life.
Mission Moment: Growth Through Everyday Skills
It was challenging for Haley to find a disability program that matched her needs. She and her family felt limited by the options provided to her. Tangram shifted her entire experience by offering in-home support that honors her routine and environment.
She thrives when she participates in her natural environment: cooking breakfast, folding laundry, making her bed, and organizing her clothes. She moves with ease between community engagement and home life. Her progress shows how real-life environments can accelerate growth.
Tangram’s client services give families a steady, knowledgeable support system centered on quality of life and personal choice. They are designed to help individuals explore careers, build life skills, and integrate into community.
An accessibility program helps people discover interests, pursue passions, and gain confidence. The focus is on helping individuals live a life that reflects who they are and what they want.
Mission Moment: Building Confidence Through Choice
This Mission Moment features someone who experienced years of hearing “no” from a previous provider. Tangram helped him explore options, make decisions, and build confidence through meaningful choice.
His case manager encouraged self-advocacy and supported him through major life transitions. He eventually bought his own home and now encourages others to work with Tangram because they listen, respect individual goals, and value each person’s voice.
Tangram Life Coaching supports individuals who want change but feel unsure how to move forward. Many clients face barriers such as learning differences, ADHD, hidden disabilities, or difficulty finding stable employment.
The one-on-one, team-based accessibility service supports adults in transition and helps them set and reach personal goals. Each program includes a Quality of Life Plan created with clinical supervisors, family members, and the Personal Life Coach. This structure helps individuals move from feeling stuck to building momentum toward the future they want.
Mission Moment: Strengthening Independence at Home and in the Community
This Mission Moment highlights someone who developed strong independence through Tangram’s community-based support. She explains how Tangram helps her clean her apartment, manage laundry, shop for groceries, and stay organized.
She now travels around the community with confidence. She goes to work independently, walks the track, shops, and attends outings with friends. She feels more focused, less stressed, and more capable as she applies new skills in everyday life.
Tangram’s Community Living Services help adults gain control over their routines and environment. The program includes respite care, transportation, wellness coordination, and personalized support that fits each person’s abilities and goals.
Staff members design each plan with intention so clients build independence step by step. Tangram earns consistent CARF accreditations for this service.
This independent living program for adults with disabilities helps participants create lives filled with stability, purpose, and community connection.
Mission Moment: Community Exploration and Life Enrichment
This Mission Moment features someone who deepened his independence by exploring his community. He visits restaurants, meets new people, and tries new experiences through Tangram’s support.
He credits his growth for making him more confident and more connected to his wife. His words show how community exploration improves life skills, strengthens relationships, and increases a person’s sense of purpose.
Tangram’s Community Exploration Service is a flexible disability program that fits many needs. Services include Day Habilitation, Participant Assistance and Care, respite care, RHS 1 support, and community-based skill building.
Participants receive help with recreation, volunteering, appointments, self-advocacy, shopping, and other daily experiences. These programs for individuals with disabilities give people the chance to be active in the community, build friendships, and shape a lifestyle that aligns with their interests.
Tangram: Creating Change Through Community
Tangram stands beside individuals who want the confidence to live independently, the freedom to explore new options, and the support to reach long-term goals. People thrive when they connect with the right programs and the right providers.
If you want to learn more about our services that support independent living, our team can guide you. Tangram welcomes individuals, families, and partners who want to help people build meaningful futures.
Contact Tangram today to explore how our programs can support your goals.
FAQs
What types of disability programs does Tangram offer?
Tangram offers a wide range of disability programs, including life coaching, community living programs, community exploration, and an independent living program. Each service helps individuals build confidence, gain skills, and integrate into the community.
Who can participate in Tangram’s accessibility programs?
Adults with diagnosed or hidden disabilities, learning differences, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, or challenges with employment or daily living often benefit from Tangram’s adult programs for people with disabilities. Many participants want support during major life transitions or need guidance in building independence.
How does Tangram help individuals live independently?
Tangram provides coaching, habilitation support, community living services, and personalized plans that focus on daily routines, safety, employment, and confidence. Participants receive tailored support designed to strengthen independent living skills at home and in the community.
What makes Tangram different from other nonprofit organizations in Indianapolis?
Tangram focuses on personalized support that values individual choice. The team listens, collaborates with families, integrates clinical expertise, and provides long-term accessibility services that align with each person’s goals.
Can someone join a disability program without government-funded support?
Yes. Many participants self-pay or use a combination of funding sources. Tangram helps individuals who did not find success with government-supported programs or who need a more personalized accessibility program.
What kinds of activities are included in Tangram’s disability day programs?
Day programs include community outings, volunteer opportunities, recreation, skill building, shopping, appointments, and social engagement.
How does community exploration benefit adults with disabilities?
Community Exploration introduces new experiences, builds confidence, and strengthens communication and self-advocacy. These experiences enrich daily life and support long-term growth.