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Advocates for Disability Rights and Independent Living in Fort Wayne
Founded over 70 years ago, League For The Blind & Disable has been a steadfast advocate for individuals with disabilities, dedicated to fostering equality, independence, and inclusion. Our mission centers on empowering people to achieve their full potential through personalized services, community advocacy, and systemic change. We operate under an empowerment model, prioritizing consumer control and rejecting the need for individuals to prove their disabilities. With a team of experienced professionals, including certified interpreters and specialists in adaptive services, we offer programs like Independent Living, DeafLink, Home Care+, and Benefit Enrollment Center.Our commitment to quality is reflected in our partnerships with state agencies and adherence to fiscal responsibility. We actively promote diversity, equitable access to housing, employment, education, and transportation, and work tirelessly to dismantle barriers faced by the disability community. As a trusted leader, we combine decades of experience with innovative solutions to create a more inclusive society.
Services
Independent Living
DeafLink Services
Home Care+
Benefit Enrollment
Advocacy Programs
Details
- Year established: 1955
Highlights and features
- We have over 70 years of experience advocating for people with disabilities.
- Our empowerment model prioritizes consumer control without requiring proof of disability.
- We employ certified interpreters and specialists in adaptive equipment and services.
- Our programs address systemic barriers in housing, employment, education, and transportation.
- We partner with state agencies like the Indiana State Department of Health and Medicaid.
Services
Independent Living
Our Independent Living program empowers individuals with disabilities to maintain autonomy in their homes and communities. Services include adaptive equipment training, orientation and mobility instruction, Braille/large print transcription, and peer support. Tailored to individual goals, we focus on skill development, advocacy, and community integration for all ages.
DeafLink Services
DeafLink provides sign language interpreting, case coordination, and cultural education for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing individuals. We offer on-site and video remote interpreting, ASL classes, and advocacy to improve accessibility in healthcare, education, and employment. Our certified interpreters ensure effective communication access across Northeast Indiana.
Home Care+
Home Care+ delivers personal care, household support, and respite services to help individuals remain safely in their homes. Licensed by the Indiana State Department of Health, we assist with daily living tasks, mobility, and hygiene. Services are coordinated through Medicaid, private pay, or federal programs.
Benefit Enrollment
Our Benefit Enrollment Center connects low-income Medicare beneficiaries with programs covering prescriptions, premiums, groceries, and utilities. We assist with SNAP, LIHEAP, and Medicare Savings Program applications, ensuring clients access critical financial resources for healthcare and living expenses.
Advocacy Programs
We advocate for policy reforms to eliminate barriers in housing, employment, education, and transportation. Through individual case advocacy and community outreach, we promote disability rights, challenge discriminatory practices, and work with policymakers to advance inclusive legislation and accessibility standards.
Questions
What services does The League for the Blind & Disabled offer?
We provide Independent Living training, DeafLink interpreting services, Home Care+, Benefit Enrollment assistance, and systemic advocacy for people with disabilities.
Do you serve individuals outside Allen County?
Our DeafLink services cover Northeast Indiana, and Benefit Enrollment assistance is available statewide. Independent Living programs primarily serve Allen County residents.
Are donations to The League tax-deductible?
Yes, as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, your donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law. Our EIN is 35-0876341.
