5821 S. Anthony Blvd. • Fort Wayne IN 46816 Voice/tt: 260-441-0551 or 800-889-3443

Video phone: 260-440-3013 DeafLink Emergency Pager: 260-481-8153

Fax: 260-441-7760 www.the-league.org

5821 S. Anthony Blvd. • Fort Wayne IN 46816 Voice/tt: 260-441-0551 or 800-889-3443

Video phone: 260-440-3013 DeafLink Emergency Pager: 260-481-8153

Fax: 260-441-7760 www.the-league.org

Serving the following Indiana counties:

Adams • Allen • DeKalbHuntington • Jay • KosciuskoLeGrange • Noble • Steuben

Wells • Whitley

The Voice of opporTuniTy

Empowering people with visual, hearing, physical, mental/emotional, or cognitive disabilities through: • Adaptive equipment • Advocacy • Braille production • Independent Living

skills • In-home care • Sign language

interpreting • Transportation training • Many other services

Youth Services

For more information, contact the Youth Services Coordinators at 260-441-0551.

The Youth Services program hosts several events throughout the year. In the past, some of those events have included:

■ Movie nights ■ Tin Caps baseball games ■ Bowling ■ Junior Achievement Finance

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The purpose of the Youth Services program is to provide children with severe disabilities opportunities that enable them to develop the skills required to become self-reliant, contributing members of their family and community. Through this program, children have community, educational and social opportunities to obtain the skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to accomplish this.

Educational Advocacy

The Youth Services Coordinators are versed in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). When asked by a parent or guardian, we will attend the child’s annual case conference with the parent or guardian to ensure the child is being given a “free and appropriate education.” We know and understand what can be requested and what should be tweaked so the child can get the most as possible out of his or her education.

Inclusive Camps

We offer registration and financial assistance for children wanting to go to youth camps. We work off a sliding fee scale for families who want their children to attend any inclusive camp within Adams, Allen, DeKalb, Huntington, Jay, Kosciusko, LaGrange, Noble, Steuben, Wells, and Whitley counties.

We offer in-services to the camp counselors before the kids arrive, and we visit each child while they are at camp. This ensures a safe, fun camp experience, all the while working toward the goals that are established by the parent/guardian before the child goes to camp.

Networking EventsWe host eight events a year that are centered on our core philosophy, the 40 Developmental Assets, developed by the Search Institute in Minnesota. Whether it be movie night (one of our most popular events) or a night out at a baseball game, there is something for everybody. Our events are specifically designed with the whole family in mind so everone can have a fulfilling, entertaining time.

Youth Services

IDEA is the law ensuring children with disabilities get free and appropriate public education.

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Inclusive Camps serve children with and without disabilities

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The 40 Developmental Assets are "common sense, positive experience and qualities that help influence choices young people make and help them become ... successful adults." (Search Institute)

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