Zoom Buddies
Tangram
Tangram serves individuals with disabilities, many of whom were at risk for social isolation prior to the pandemic. Now, a year into the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Tangram is seeking ways to ensure that our clients can still build social connections and natural supports. Working with our behavior team, we are identifying clients who can benefit from virtual friendships until it is safe to build in-person friendships.
We are seeking individuals who can commit to regular Zoom calls with Tangram clients as a way to increase their social connection and decrease isolation and loneliness. We will do our best to match clients and volunteers based on similar interests and schedules. The frequency of the calls will vary depending on clients and volunteers, but volunteers should expect to commit to two calls per month for about 30 minutes.
Volunteers will receive training and support from Tangram employees to make the calls a success. There may be an opportunity to transition meetings from virtual to face-to-face depending on evolving health and safety guidelines and the preferences of the clients and volunteers involved.
About Tangram
Location:
5155 PENNWOOD DR, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46205, US
Mission Statement
Our Mission
Tangram supports people with disabilities by designing services to meet their specific needs and desires. We assist them to live full, meaningful, and happy lives, at home and as members of their community. Tangram joins with community partners to create inclusive and sustainable solutions to challenges faced by those impacted by disabilities.
The Tangram Way:
- We have amazing enthusiasm for supporting people in leading lives of joy
- We challenge our own thinking and explore new ways for helping people achieve their personal outcomes
- We believe the people we serve are strong, brave and determined citizens
Description
Tangram creates extraordinary lives for persons living with disability...far beyond what most believe is possible. As a United Way 501(c)3 community benefit organization, Tangram helps individuals with disabilities and their families plan, support and sustain ways to live actively and independently within their communities throughout central Indiana.
Our Services
Tangram provides customized support for people with disabilities, realizing that the disability may define some of their challenges, but it does not define or limit their humanity. Tangram partners with our clients as they pursue life, liberty and happiness. Tangram services include:
- Behavioral Consulting Services
- Community Living Services
- Community Integration Services
- Supervised Group Living
- Supported Employment Services
- Business Resourcing Consulting Services
- Tangram Life Coaching Services