Noble County Launches Disability Accessibility Initiative
An initiative designed to bring more accessibility and inclusiveness has been launched by Noble County Convention and Visitors Bureau for people with disabilities.
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Whitley County Foundation Grant Supports Easterseals Workforce Development Efforts
The Community Foundation of Whitley County has awarded a $20,000 grant to Easterseals Northeast Indiana in support of workforce development initiatives for participants at the organization’s Columbia City location, formerly known as Easterseals Passages.
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Warsaw Presby To Host Tim Tebow Foundation Event for People with Disabilities
Warsaw Evangelical Presbyterian Church announced that they will serve as a host of the 2025 Night to Shine, sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation.
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Saemann Foundation Awards Cardinal Services $8,000
Cardinal Services has received an $8,000 grant from the Franklin I. & Irene List Saemann Foundation for the purchase of surveillance equipment for the Kosciusko Area Bus Service.
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Joe’s Kids Announces Addition of New Therapy Tool
Joe’s Kids, a non-profit pediatric rehabilitation clinic that provides physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy and tutoring services is excited to announce the addition of a new therapeutic tool, the SpiderCage which was made possible by a generous donation from Fred and Karen Rowland.Â
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Indiana’s Education Scholarship Accounts Achieve Max Enrollment For The First Time
Indiana’s Education Scholarship Accounts — meant to help students who require special education services — have reached full enrollment for the first time since the program went live in 2022, according to the Office of the Indiana State Treasurer.Â
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Fort Wayne Trails announces new partnership with AWS Foundation to create accessible trail maps
Fort Wayne Trails announces a new partnership with AWS Foundation to create accessible trail maps for our community.
Read MoreLEGAL NOTICE
The North Central Indiana Special Education Cooperative (Bremen Public Schools, Rochester Community Schools, Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation, Warsaw Community Schools, Wawasee Community Schools, Whitko School Corporation) hereby announces its intent to destroy confidential educational records, having been collected and maintained for the purpose of providing special education services … Read More
NOTICE OF PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
Notice is hereby given that the Town of Silver Lake is conducting a self-evaluation of all Town-owned facilities and programs for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Title II of the ADA requires that each of the Town’s services, programs, and activities be readily accessible and … Read More
Local Restaurant Appreciates ‘Sweet’ Employee
WARSAW — A typical work day for James Sweet, Warsaw, might consist of making tea, cleaning the beverage fountain or taking out the garbage. This may sound like a typical McDonald’s work day, but for Sweet, it is a dream come true. Sweet is employed through Career Links, an … Read More
Boy Born With No Hands, Lower Legs, Signs One Day Contract With Yankees
TAMPA, FLA. — Though Landis Sims was born without hands or half his legs, he signed a minor league contract with the New York Yankees on Monday, March 7.
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Service Dog Changes The Life Of Child With Autism
SOUTH BEND — It’s true that a dog is man’s best friend, but sometimes the relationship can go beyond friendship.
The McGillem family says they never would have imagined a fury friend would be the reason why they say their son is happier than he’s been before.
Canine Companions Make ‘Help’ A Four-Legged Word
INDIANAPOLIS — Anyone with a pet knows how quickly they become part of the family. But, for Janet McIntyre, her black lab, Rizzo, changed her life.
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Wallet Hub Ranks Best, Worst Cities For People With Disabilities
FORT WAYNE — A recent study by WalletHub took a look at 2015’s best and worst cities for people with disabilities and Fort Wayne and Indianapolis were among locations ranked. The study looked at the 150 most populated cities across the U.S., taking into account economic environment, quality of life and … Read More
Cardinal Services Empowers The Disabled
By MICHELLE BOXELL Community Relations Manager, Cardinal Services As the community wraps up the year long celebration of Cardinal Services’ 60th Anniversary, one thing is abundantly clear. People with disabilities have greater opportunity now than ever before. Where once every aspect of their life was dictated to them, … Read More