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For 50 years, the people at Damar have led the way in the care for and understanding of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, seeking not just to offer state-of-the-art treatment but actually to generate new ideas and innovative approaches.

When that is your aim, you learn a lot … and you feel compelled to share your lessons so others can learn from them, too.

In this space, you’ll benefit from the insights we’ve gained by providing care and constantly seeking new answers to the challenges faced by people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and the people who care for them.

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Building a spiritual space and spiritual lives

A new chapel building is almost finished on our residential campus. Read the story of how the idea for this program came about!
Building a spiritual space and spiritual lives
Thanking Our Helpers on National Volunteer Week
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Thanking Our Helpers on National Volunteer Week

Our many dedicated volunteers are at the heart of the Damar family. Meet a few of them in our blog for National Volunteer Week!
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2020 Year in Review

2020 Year in Review
2020 Damar Holiday Volunteers Recap
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2020 Damar Holiday Volunteers Recap

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Mentors equip students to succeed

Damar has 15 mentors working one-on-one with students in schools across the city. Learn more about how they support students in the classroom.
Mentors equip students to succeed
A Sensory-Friendly Guide to the Indiana State Fair
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A Sensory-Friendly Guide to the Indiana State Fair

As fair season is quickly approaching, here are some tips to have a positive and memorable experience at the fair this summer!
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Is Foster Care Changing as We Know It?

How will the implementation of the Family First Prevention Services Act affect the foster care system? Damar’s director of foster care services weights in.
Is Foster Care Changing as We Know It?
Black History Month: An Opportunity to Pursue Autism Equity
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Black History Month: An Opportunity to Pursue Autism Equity

Black History month is an opportunity to advocate for the rights and opportunities of all Black Americans, including those who live with autism.