Under the settlement the school has to pay a $2,500 civil penalty and adopt a disability nondiscrimination policy.

The waivers cover the costs of some services, but changes the state made to requirements meant some beneficiaries received less money for such services.

Keynote speaker Lawrence Carter-Long is from Indiana and gave a speech that encouraged empowerment.

INDOT seeks individuals from a broad cross-section of Indiana for the panel, and membership is open to anyone. It particularly seeks individuals with disabilities, disability advocates, or individuals who provide services to persons with disabilities. Members serve two-year terms and may serve two consecutive terms.