Easter Seals Disability Services

Putting Hope Within Reach By Providing Services for People with Disabilities and Their Families

Easter Seals Arc of Northeast Indiana provides state of the art services for men, women and children with disabilities or special needs and their families. 

Intergenerational Services

Intergenerational Services of Easter Seals Arc strive to meet the mission of creating solutions and changing lives by helping participants become the "best they can be".  Our staff provides in-home parent participation services as well as daily care in our Stepping Stones Child Development Center and the Adult Day Care/Personal Development Center.  Click here for more information on our Intergenerational Services.

Residential Services

In 1972 Easter Seals Arc opened the first group home in the state of Indiana for people with developmental disabilities.  There are currently eight group homes in various Fort Wayne neighborhoods.  As innovators in the field of Residential Services, Easter Seals Arc takes great pride in continuing the tradition...group home living is still one of our strongest programs. Click here for more information on our residential services.

Community Living Services

Easter Seals Arc offers Supported Living services for individuals who choose to live independently in their own apartment or home.  Supported Living is also available for children and adults living in the family home or a foster home.  Click here for more information on our Supported Living Services, including Medicaid Waiver services.

Employment Services

For 50 years, Easter Seals Arc has been a trusted expert in providing services that assist children and adults with disabilities gain greater independence.  If you've been browsing this site and don't know someone with a disability, the service list probably looks good as it is.  If, however, you are an adult with a disability seeking a job, terms like Employment Services, Assessments, Employment Planning, Job Development, Job Coaching and Supported Employment Follow-Along take on more than significant meaning.  They are the important first steps toward more independence, productivity, attainable and personal fulfillment.  Easter Seals Arc is here to help you; just click onto the Employment Services page ...you might just find solutions that change your life!

Recreation

Easter Seals Arc has been meeting the needs of men and women with disabilities for inclusive recreation for over 25 years.  The variety of planned activities we offer is designed to include the choices of participants...and that means that no one week's dynamics will ever be the same as another...with perhaps the exception of our popular bowling league!  Easter Seals Arc recreation program offers a myriad of opportunities each year for people of all abilities to share leisure time experiences.  Click here for more information on our recreation services.

Respite

Are you the parent or caregiver of an infant, child or adult who has a developmental disability?  If so, you may be in need of a vacation or important time for self-care.  That's why Broadway House, a specifically designed facility, is available for the respite care of adults, infants and children...meeting a caregiver's real and important need for self-care and peace of mind.  Your loved one gets the care he/she deserves and requires while you take a few hours or a few days away.  We can also provide respite care in your home.  Click here for more information on our respite services.

Supported Living Services

The Supported Living program (supported by Medicaid Waiver funding) assists an individual in finding a house or apartment and to find 2-3 compatible individuals to share the home with them.  Click here for more information on our Medicaid Waiver case management and services.

For further information on any of our services, contact us.