Joseph Maley Foundation

Spring Family Fun Day
2025-03-02 13:00 - 14:30 UTC | Joseph Maley Foundation Enrichment Center, 7176 Lakeview Pkwy W Drive, Indianapolis, IN, 46228, United States
Join Joseph Maley Foundation for a fun day of family time with crafts and games! The event will take place at Joseph Maley Foundation Enrichment Center (7176 Lakeview PKWY W Dr. Indianapolis, IN 46268).
There is no cost to attend!
Sunday, March 2, 2025:
1-1:15 PM Check-in and Welcome
1:15 – 1:45 PM Craft
1:45 – 2 PM Snacks
2 – 2:30 PM Presentation from Indiana Canine Assistant Network and visit with service dogs
Quiet space will be available as needed.
Questions? Contact Education Manager, Mary Emily Wang, at maryemily@josephmaley.org
RSVP HERE

Game Night: Presented by the Junior Board of Directors
2025-03-07 18:00 - 20:00 | St. Monica Catholic Shool, 6131 Michigan Rd, Indianapolis, 46228, United States
Join us on Friday, March 7 from 6:00 – 8:00 PM for a family-friendly Game Night, hosted by our Junior Board of Directors! This event is open to all ages! Attendees in grade four or below must be accompanied by a chaperone.
Tickets are $12 if you buy ahead, or $15 at the door.
Concessions are available for purchase at the event. CASH ONLY

REGISTER HERE

Block Party
2025-05-02 17:30 - 20:00 | Joseph Maley Foundation Enrichment Center, 7176 Lakeview Pkwy W Drive, Indianapolis, IN, 46228, United States
Celebrate spring at Joseph Maley Foundation’s annual Block Party! Held at our Enrichment Center (7176 Lakeview Pkwy W Dr, Indianapolis) on Friday, May 2 (5:30-8:00 PM EST), this family-friendly event is non-stop fun! Games, prizes, sweet treats, food trucks, silent auction, and MORE await you and your family.
Food and sweet treats will be available for purchase. The Block Party is free to attend, but we do encourage RSVPs. Individuals who RSVP will be entered into a prize drawing at the event!
This event is weather dependent — follow our social media to make sure you’re up to date with any changes.
Thank You to Our Title Sponsor!

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Join the celebration at Joseph Maley Foundation’s 2025 Block Party and capture unforgettable moments with Bhatta Boom Photo Booth, the top choice for photo booth Indianapolis experiences. Bhatta Boom Photo Book will bring interactive fun and lasting memories to this incredible community event.

Golf Outing
2025-06-17 11:15 - 16:00 | Eagle Creek Golf Club, 8802 W 56th St, Indianapolis, IN, 46234, United States
Come and enjoy the first taste of summer with Joseph Maley Foundation. Grab friends, family, and colleagues for a day on the links at one of Pete Dye’s beautifully designed courses. Gimmick holes, door prizes, and lunch provided.
Golfing for a great cause makes for an unforgettable day!
REGISTER NOW
Thank You to Our Title Sponsor

Interested in sponsoring this event? Click Here

DAY-OF DETAILS:
LOCATION: Eagle Creek Golf Club – 8802 W 56th St, Indianapolis, Pines Course
TIMELINE:
Check-in begins – 11:15 AM
Announcements – 11:55 AM
Shotgun start – 12:00 PM
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
– Lunch provided
– Complimentary beverage cart will be available on the course throughout the day.
– Super Tickets, Gimmick Tickets, and Joseph Maley Foundation branded hats are available for purchase on-site and online.

Navigating Special Education Laws: A Primer for Indiana Attorneys
2025-06-23 12:00 - 13:00 | Barnes & Thornburg, 11 South Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN, 46204, United States
Content: Thousands of Indiana students qualify for special education services. Many families struggle to navigate the complex maze of regulations. This primer gives attorneys the nuts and bolts of what they need to help counsel families. Topics covered include:

Free Appropriate Education
Appropriate Education Evaluations
Individualized Education Evaluations
Least Restrictive Environment
Procedural Safeguards
Notice & Process Rights
Duty to Disclose Suspected Child Abuse or Neglect

Speaker: John Maley, Barnes & Thornburg, Special Education Director, Joseph Maley Foundation
Cost: $45 or $15 for attorneys who commit to five hours of pro bono services through Joseph Maley Foundation’s Family Support program
Paying by check or have any questions: Contact Joseph Maley Foundation Communications Manager, Courtney Basso at cbasso@josephmaley.org
1.0 Hours CLE Approved Live & Virtual Program.

Summer associates, law clerks, and paralegals – use code SUMMER to receive free registration.
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Run, Walk, Roll Race
2025-09-20 08:30 - 11:00 | 7840 W 56th St, Indianapolis, IN 46254, 7840 W 56th St, Indianapolis, 46254, United States
2025 5K and 10-Mile Results
We are circling back to our roots with our return to Eagle Creek Park for the 17th Annual Run, Walk, Roll! In addition to our 5K, we will also offer a 10-mile course.
Proceeds from the event support Joseph Maley Foundation programming that empowers youth to build communities where everyone feels heard, valued, and accepted.
LOCATION: Eagle Creek Park (7840 W 56th St, Indianapolis, IN 46254).

Enter through the 56th Street gate. Follow signs for Beach Area.
Admission is $6 for Marion County residents, $7 for all other vehicles.
Parking is available at the beach lot (red circle below) on a first-come, first-served basis until 7:45 AM. Overflow parking (orange circle) is available off Eagle Creek Parkway.

TIMELINE:

Registration and check-in open – 7:15 AM
Kiddie Area opens – 7:30 AM
National Anthem performed by Dr. Eric Yancy – 7:55 AM
10-Mile race starts – 8 AM
5K race starts – 8:30 AM

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Water stations available on course
Bananas, bagels, and Dairy Queen Dilly Bars available!
Kiddie area features lawn games, arts/crafts, and a Kiddie Dash

Please note that our event space is near the reservoir, and water access is open. Please keep a close eye on young children.

Physical therapists from Body One Physical Therapy will be on-site with treatment tables offering free pre/post-race stretching and injury screens.
If inclement weather becomes an issue, we will announce any delays on our social media (linked at the bottom of this email) and at the venue. If thunderstorms are present we’ll use IHSAA guidelines of deferring at least 30 minutes from last lightning or thunder, taking into consideration local radar and forecasts as well.
Register HERE

Thank You to Our Title Sponsor!

5K Course

10-Mile Course

Comedy Night with Lucas Waterfill
2025-10-22 20:00 - 21:30 | white rabbit cabaret, 1116 PROSPECT ST, Indianapolis, Indiana, 46203, United States
Lucas Waterfill has quickly become a standout in both the local and national comedy scenes, with performances from New York to Los Angeles. As a featured performer at White Rabbit Cabaret with his monthly Ride or Die showcase, Lucas blends personal storytelling with bold social commentary. Born with cerebral palsy, he draws on his lived experiences to craft a style of comedy that is both thought-provoking and refreshingly authentic. His sharp wit and candid voice challenge perceptions, spark meaningful conversations, and connect audiences through shared laughter.
Joseph Maley Foundation celebrates differences and cultivates an inclusive community through education and service of youth in Greater Indianapolis. Proceeds from the event will benefit education and service programs that teach youth about the power of acceptance, kindness, respect for all.
Tickets are 21+ only; must present a valid ID.
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Transition, Disability, and the Law
2025-10-24 12:00 - 13:00 | Barnes & Thornburg, 11 South Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN, 46204, United States
Content: This course provides guidance on the topic of students with disabilities as they transition from school to their adult lives, working and participating in their communities, employment and/or postsecondary education. Topics include:

What Are Transition Services?
Indiana Guardianship Law and the Least Restrictive Alternative
Vocational Rehabilitation
Higher Education Accommodations – Section 504 and ADA Title II and III
SSI and Medicaid
Other Transition Resources
Practical Tips for Helping Students and Parents Navigate Transition

Speaker: Mary Elizabeth Ford, Barnes & Thornburg, Associate
Cost: $45, or $15 for attorneys who commit to five hours of pro bono services through Joseph Maley Foundation’s Family Support program.
Registration: josephmaley.org or check to Joseph Maley Foundation, PO Box 681010, Indianapolis, IN 46268
Questions: Contact Joseph Maley Foundation Communications Manager, Courtney Basso at cbasso@josephmaley.org
1.0 Hours CLE Approved Live & Virtual Program.

Sponsored by

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Planning for Loved Ones with Special Needs
2025-11-13 12:00 - 13:00 | Barnes & Thornburg, 11 South Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN, 46204, United States
This course provides guidance for attorneys on the topics of

Guardianships
Special Needs Trusts
Wills
Power of Attorney
Social Security
Medicaid

Speaker: Elizabeth Homes, Law Office of Elizabeth A. Homes LLC, Indiana Registered Civil Mediator, Special Needs Planning/Guardianship
Cost: $45, or $15 for attorneys who commit to five hours of pro bono services through Joseph Maley Foundation’s Family Support program.
Registration: josephmaley.org or check to Joseph Maley Foundation, PO Box 681010, Indianapolis, IN 46268
Questions: Contact Joseph Maley Foundation Communications Manager, Courtney Basso at cbasso@josephmaley.org
1.0 Hours CLE Approved Live Program (Virtual Tickets Available)
The Foundation will submit CLE registration for Indiana attorneys. For attorneys seeking CLE credit for other states, attendees must handle such submission.
REGISTER HERE
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Legal Ethics in Special Education
2025-12-03 12:00 - 13:30 | Barnes & Thornburg, 11 South Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN, 46204, United States
Content: Thousands of Indiana students qualify for special education services. Many families struggle to navigate the complex maze of regulations. This course, tailored to ethical issues for attorneys guiding families in special education legal issues, addresses the following ethical issues:

Common Ethical Issues In Representing Students in Special Education Matters
● Attending Case Conferences
● Dealing with Unrepresented Persons
● Communication with Person Represented by Counsel
● Can You Tell Parents What to Say?
● Do We Know the School is Represented?
● What if you, the Lawyer, are the Parent?
● Duty to Report Suspected Child Abuse and/or Neglect

Speaker: John Maley, Barnes & Thornburg, Special Education Director, Joseph Maley Foundation
Cost: $45 or $15 for attorneys who commit to five hours of pro bono services through Joseph Maley Foundation’s Family Support program
Paying by check or have any questions: Contact Joseph Maley Foundation Communications Manager, Courtney Basso at cbasso@josephmaley.org. Checks can be mailed to: Joseph Maley Foundation, PO Box 681010, Indianapolis, IN 46268
1.5 Hours CLE Approved Live Program
Virtual Tickets Available: Remote webinar via secure login with attendance monitoring
Sponsored by

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Federal Civil Practice Seminar: Insights from Bench and Bar
2025-12-12 13:30 - 16:45 | Barnes & Thornburg, 11 South Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN, 46204, United States
Federal court civil practice regularly involves issues under the Indiana Rules of Professional Conduct, as well as federal law and rules addressing attorney conduct. On the pro bono front, federal courts in Indiana offer unique programs and opportunities for pro bono service to indigent parties, and ethical rules come into play in these situations as well.
Cost: $95
Speakers:

Chief Judge James R. Sweeney, II, S.D. Indiana
Magistrate Judge Tim A. Baker
Kristine Seufert, Clerk, S.D. of Indiana
John Maley, Barnes & Thornburg
Offer Korin, Stoll Keenon Ogden
Hon. Richard Young, S.D. of Indiana

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Sponsored by

Paying by check or have any questions: Contact Joseph Maley Foundation Senior Communications Manager, Courtney Basso at cbasso@josephmaley.org. Checks can be mailed to: Joseph Maley Foundation, PO Box 681010, Indianapolis, IN 46268
3 hours CLE
Virtual Tickets Available: Remote webinar via secure login with attendance monitoring
The Foundation will submit CLE registration for Indiana attorneys. For attorneys seeking CLE credit for other states, attendees must handle such submission.

Navigating Special Education Laws: A Primer for Indiana Attorneys
2025-12-17 12:00 - 13:00 | Barnes & Thornburg, 11 South Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN, 46204, United States
Content: Thousands of Indiana students qualify for special education services. Many families struggle to navigate the complex maze of regulations. This primer gives attorneys the nuts and bolts of what they need to help counsel families. Topics covered include:

Free Appropriate Education
Appropriate Education Evaluations
Individualized Education Evaluations
Least Restrictive Environment
Procedural Safeguards
Notice & Process Rights
Duty to Disclose Suspected Child Abuse or Neglect

Speaker: John Maley, Barnes & Thornburg, Special Education Director, Joseph Maley Foundation
Cost: $45 or $15 for attorneys who commit to five hours of pro bono services through Joseph Maley Foundation’s Family Support program
Paying by check or have any questions: Contact Joseph Maley Foundation Communications Manager, Courtney Basso at cbasso@josephmaley.org
1.0 Hours CLE Approved Live & Virtual Program.
Sponsored by

REGISTER HERE

Chili Cook Off
2026-02-28 18:00 - 20:00 | St. Monica Catholic Shool, 6131 Michigan Rd, Indianapolis, 46228, United States
Join us on Saturday, February 28 from 6:00 – 8:00 PM for a family-friendly Chili Cook Off, hosted by our Junior Board of Directors!
Information about tickets and team registrations available soon.
Location: St. Monica Catholic School, 6131 Michigan Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46228

Block Party
2026-05-01 17:30 - 20:00 | Joseph Maley Foundation Enrichment Center, 7176 Lakeview Pkwy W Drive, Indianapolis, IN, 46228, United States
Celebrate spring at Joseph Maley Foundation’s annual Block Party! Held at our Enrichment Center (7176 Lakeview Pkwy W Dr, Indianapolis) on Friday, May 1 (5:30-8:00 PM EST), this family-friendly event is non-stop fun! Games, prizes, sweet treats, food trucks, silent auction, and MORE await you and your family.
Food and sweet treats will be available for purchase. The Block Party is free to attend, but we do encourage RSVPs. Individuals who RSVP will be entered into a prize drawing at the event!
This event is weather dependent — follow our social media to make sure you’re up to date with any changes.

Golf Outing
2026-06-18 11:15 - 17:00 | Eagle Creek Golf Club, 8802 W 56th St, Indianapolis, IN, 46234, United States
Come and enjoy the first taste of summer with Joseph Maley Foundation. Grab friends, family, and colleagues for a day on the links at one of Pete Dye’s beautifully designed courses. Lower your score with our engaging gimmick holes, enter to win fabulous door prizes, and enjoy complimentary lunch and unlimited beverage cart access.
Golfing for a great cause makes for an unforgettable day!
Interested in sponsoring this event? Contact Vivian Maley at vmaley@josephmaley.org
DAY-OF DETAILS:
LOCATION: Eagle Creek Golf Club – 8802 W 56th St, Indianapolis, Pines Course
TIMELINE:
Check-in begins – 11:15 AM
Announcements – 11:55 AM
Shotgun start – 12:00 PM
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
– Lunch provided
– Complimentary beverage cart will be available on the course throughout the day.
– Super Tickets, Gimmick Tickets, and Joseph Maley Foundation branded hats are available for purchase on-site.

Run, Walk, Roll 5K & 10-Mile Race
2026-09-20 07:30 - 11:00 | 7840 W 56th St, Indianapolis, IN 46254, 7840 W 56th St, Indianapolis, 46254, United States
Proceeds from the event support Joseph Maley Foundation programming that empowers youth to build communities where everyone feels heard, valued, and accepted.
LOCATION: Eagle Creek Park (7840 W 56th St, Indianapolis, IN 46254).
TIMELINE:

Registration and check-in open – 7:15 AM
Kiddie Area opens – 7:30 AM
National Anthem performed by Dr. Eric Yancy – 7:55 AM
10-Mile race starts – 8 AM
5K race starts – 8:30 AM

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Water stations available on course

If inclement weather becomes an issue, we will announce any delays on our social media (linked at the bottom of this email) and at the venue. If thunderstorms are present we’ll use IHSAA guidelines of deferring at least 30 minutes from last lightning or thunder, taking into consideration local radar and forecasts as well.
2025 5K and 10-Mile Results
5K Course (subject to updates)

10-Mile Course (subject to updates)
