Overview
Damar Services supports children and adults with developmental, behavioral, and intellectual disabilities, along with the families and caregivers around them. It combines residential treatment and autism care with outpatient mental health services, tailoring support to each person's needs. Community programs teach daily living skills and assist people in their own homes, while its private academy and classroom mentoring blend education with behavioral support. State agencies, Medicaid, private insurance, and charitable gifts fund its services across Indiana. Founded in 1967 by parents seeking care for their children, the nonprofit is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- The September 2, 2026 settlement capped Damar's EEOC cash payout at $65,000.
- July 2026 coverage showed strong demand: Damar's camp served over 200 disabled children.
- Damar's 83-acre Indianapolis campus and multiple Central Indiana locations support service expansion.
What critics are saying
- On March 24, 2026, EEOC sued Damar for excluding deaf and blind applicants.
- The September 2026 decree forces policy changes, staff training, and EEOC reporting through 2028.
- Repeat disability-rights violations could trigger Medicaid scrutiny and referral losses across Indiana.
What makes Damar Services unique
- Damar has served Indiana families for over 50 years across 62 service lines.
- Damar supports around 17,000 children and adults across three residential campuses.
- Damar combines residential care, autism services, education, and outpatient behavioral health.
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