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Easterseals is proud to serve northeast Indiana with locations in Fort Wayne, Columbia City, and Angola. While the offerings of each location may differ, all feature compassionate staff dedicated to serving each participant’s unique needs.

Easterseals Northeast Indiana - Fort Wayne

Fort Wayne

Founded as Johnny Appleseed School in 1954

Local agency with 2 national affiliations

Accredited by CARF since 1997

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Easterseals Northeast Indiana - Angola

Angola

Started in basement of Pleasant Lake School in 1965

RISE Inc. merged with Easterseals Arc in 2020

Launching ES Gaming in 2023

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Easterseals Northeast Indiana - Columbia City

Columbia City

Serving Whitley County since 1954

Day program recently added karate and dance

Mini Dreamers now offered

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Our Impact

Brad's Story

Employment specialist Ayreal Lanman began working with Brad in 2023. Early on, they didn’t find any business that looked like a promising prospect. Then Lanman learned that Covington Box, which employs several people she had worked with before, had an opening.

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Featured Events

Thursday, April 24

Dancing With The Arc Stars

Mark your calendar for  an evening of entertainment and friendly competition to benefit the individuals served by Easterseals Northeast Indiana!

Grand Wayne Convention Center, Fort Wayne, IN 46802

5:30 pm - 9:00 pm

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Music Therapy Builds Skills Amid Fun and Games

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Latest News

Wednesday, April 9

Cardinal Services Transforms Leadership Roles

Easterseals Northern Indiana has promoted Vickie Lootens to chief community impact officer for the regional network with Marcie Arndt as the new executive director for Cardinal Services effective April 28.

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Wednesday, March 12

Lincoln Financial Foundation Awards $30,000 to Easterseals Northeast Indiana for Employment Programs

Lincoln Financial Foundation has awarded a $30,000 grant to Easterseals Northeast Indiana to help enhance employability for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

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Friday, March 7

Wilson Foundation Awards $5,000 to Easterseals

The Edward M. and Mary McCrea Wilson Foundation has awarded a grant of $5,000 to Easterseals Northeast Indiana for assistive technology to help people with disabilities increase independence.

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