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IU Center for Community Living & Careers Webinar Series
2024-10-22 00:00 - 2025-01-21 00:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Zoom – Virtual
This webinar series offers a comprehensive exploration of federal and state benefits for individuals with disabilities, highlighting crucial topics such as the differences between SSI and SSDI, work incentives, and benefit counseling resources. Attending these sessions is vital for understanding how to navigate complex benefit systems, achieve economic independence, and maintain the vital supports necessary for sustaining that independence. All webinars will be on Zoom. Each one will run 1:00 PM – 2:15 PM. For a complete list of webinars, click the link below.
Click her for the webinar schedule
https://the-league.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/IU-Center-for-Comm-Living-Careers-Webinars.pdf

Write A Will Week - October 21-25, 2024
2024-10-21 08:00 - 2024-10-25 17:00 UTC | IN
The League will once again offer “Write A Will Week” October 21-25, 2024 at the League Office. We will have attorneys on these days to assist you with planning your estate so that you may protect your legacy. Ben Williams, Lindsay Koler, Jeslyn Smith, and Charles becks will be on-site to assist you. Please contact Anne Palmer at The League at 260-441-0551 or email at Annep@the-league.org. You must register with The League for your 30-minute FREE consultation. Times of availability vary each day due to the attorney’s schedules.
Spots fill up fast. Registration is first-come, first-served.

Blues Bash 2023 - Tickets On Sale Now
2023-10-14 18:00 - 22:30 UTC | IN
The League will host Blues Bash 2023, on October 14, 2023, at the Baker Street Center -C2G at 6 PM. This year will feature Chicago Blues Legend, Toronzo Cannon. We will also feature local artists, Rainee Perdue and the G-Monday Band. General Admission Tickets are $30 and VIP Tickets are $80 (includes dinner, meet and greet, and preferred seating). Get your tickets online at the Baker Street Centre Website www.bakerstreetcentre.com. If you are interested in being a sponsor, contact Justin Shurley, Director of Philanthropy, at 260-441-0551 or by email justins@the-league.org. We look forward to see you.

Breaking Down Barriers Workshops
2023-10-12 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | IN
Deaflink will host the first of a series of workshops called “Breaking Down Barriers.” These workshops will discuss the barriers that people with disabilities face, and help provide alternate solutions. The first workshop will be entitled, “Estate Planning Basics,” and it will be presented by Kramer Wealth Management. The workshop is open to the first 50 registrants. You can register for the workshop by clicking on this link: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/7513815/DeafLink-Deaf-Fest-Breaking-Down-Barriers-Workshop.

2023-07-04 | IN
The League offices will be closed on Tuesday, July 4th in observance of the holiday. Office are open Monday, July 3rd -normal hours. The League will resume business on Wednesday, July 5th – normal hours.

ADA Symposium - Fair and Accessible Housing - Hosted by IU-FW
2023-03-22 10:00 - 14:00 UTC | IN
With the support of the AWS Foundation, IUFW and the Inclusion Institute of the League invite you to attend the free ADA Amplified Spring 2023 Symposium on Fair Housing.
The League Board President, Ronald Duchovic will be a keynote speaker for this event. The in-person three-part symposium hosted in the International Ballroom on the IUFW/PFW campus from 10-2 on March 22nd focuses on fostering greater awareness, diversity, and inclusion for people with disabilities and creating a movement for meaningful change. Free lunch will be provided.
The symposium will address several aspects affecting the intersection of disabilities and housing in our community. GiGi’s Genesis Health Bar will provide lunch.
Register to secure your spot today!

Accessible Infrastructure Community Engagement Session - March 16, 2023
2023-03-16 14:00 - 16:00 UTC | IN
Join us during Disability Awareness Month for the second of two community engagement sessions in efforts to make the City of Fort Wayne more accessible. This project is made possible by the participation and support of the AWS Foundation, City of Fort Wayne Trails and Public Works Divisions.
The second session will focus on the Fort Wayne City Infrastructures (Curbs, Sidewalks, Etc.).
The meeting will be in person at the AWS Office; however we will have a virtual option available.
In-person: AWS – 5323 W Jefferson Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46804
Reserve Your Spot Today!
For reasonable accommodations: Contact LukeL@the-league.org

DeafLink Community Series - American Sign Language Level 2 Class - Registration Open
2023-03-15 18:00 - 2023-05-17 20:00 UTC | IN
DeafLink will be offering ASL Level 2 Classes on Wednesdays from 6-8 PM at the Allen County Public Library (Alan McMahan Room) beginning March 15th.
The instructor will guide you through the understanding of Deaf culture while developing and learning the level 2 of American Sign Language (ASL) for better communication skills. If you have met someone who is Deaf at a store, while at work, or in the community but found yourself wanting to communicate more, this class is for you. Topics will include grammar, Deaf culture, vocabulary terms for family members, activities, places, letters, numbers, and more!
Class Dates are: March (15, 22, 29); April (5, 12, 19, 26); and May (3, 10, 17). Cost is only $100.
To register contact at 260-488-8230 or download the registration form from the DeafLink Facebook Page

Accessible Trails Community Engagement Session March 9, 2023
2023-03-09 14:30 - 16:30 UTC | IN
Join us during Disability Awareness Month for the first of two community engagement sessions in efforts to make the City of Fort Wayne more accessible. This project is made possible by the participation and support of the AWS Foundation, City of Fort Wayne Trails and Public Works Divisions.
The first session will focus on the Fort Wayne Trail Systems.
The meeting will be in person at the AWS Office; however we will have a virtual option available.
In-person: AWS – 5323 W Jefferson Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46804
Reserve Your Spot Today!
For reasonable accommodations: Contact LukeL@the-league.org

The League Office Is Closed - MLK Observance
2023-01-12 08:00 - 2023-01-18 23:30 UTC | IN
The League offices will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King holiday – Monday, January 17th. Our offices will resume normal operations on Tuesday, January 18th.

Blues Bash 2022
2022-11-19 18:00 - 22:30 UTC | IN
At The League, we believe in full inclusion of people with disabilities in all aspects of life. Join us for a celebration of your story at our annual Blues Bash!
Purchase your tickets today!
Meet the artists:

Rainee Perdue – local blind musician
Accidental Blues Band – two-year International Blues Challenge semi-finalist
Altered Five Blues Band – Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Accessibility:

Valet parking
Zero transition doorways
Wide aisles and plenty of space for wheelchairs
Lap-length linens for VIP guests
ASL interpreter

Enjoy live music with 500 of your closest friends as The League celebrates its 10th annual Blues Bash! Purchase your tickets today!

Suds in the City Gala
2022-04-28 18:30 - 20:30 UTC | IN
Join us for the 7th Annual Suds in the City!
The League celebrates 70 years of impact! Join us for our 7th Annual Suds in the City, The League’s premier fundraising gala event at Bergstaff Place, located just west of Downtown Fort Wayne on Thursday, April 28th at 6:30 PM. Enjoy live music, auction, and a local wine, beer, and spirits tasting. Get ready to dance the night away and eating great food prepared and presented by Ceruti’s Catering.
Dress to impress in your best sassy cocktail dress or suit!
By participating in this event, you join our circle of friends that become our partners in impact in the lives of more than 2700 people served annually by The League. We are a disability rights and advocacy organization with a vision full inclusion of people with disabilities in all aspects of community life. The agency works everyday with its mission guiding every step of the way: to provide and promote opportunities that empower people with disabilities to achieve their potential. Thank you for supporting The League by making an impactful contribution to this event.
GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY – CLICK HERE!

Volunteer Meet & Mingle (In Person)
2022-04-19 16:30 - 18:30 UTC | IN
Join us for our 2nd Annual Volunteer Meet & Mingle at The League on Tuesday, April 19 at 4:30 pm. This event gives you an opportunity to meet our different program staff while learning about the many different types of volunteer opportunities that support each program and the organization as a whole. Volunteers play an important part in the mission of The League and is one of the reasons why your TIME investment results in $.83 cents of every dollar donated to The League going directly into our programs and services!
We have opportunities for everyone. Whether you are a stay-at-home mom looking for something to do once in awhile, a young professional with a few hours a month of employer sponsored volunteer benefits, or a retiree looking to make a difference with their newfound time– we have something for you.
If you are a person with a disability, we also encourage you to apply! Learn some new skillsets or build your confidence in a safe, inclusive and diverse working environment while preparing yourself to enter the workforce to increase your independence.
We have this in person event as well as a virtual event during the day to meet everyone’s schedule needs. Can’t make it but still want to learn more?
Contact Ali Revolt, Volunteer Engagment Specialist at The League at 260-441-0551 or by email at alir@the-league.org.

Volunteer Meet & Mingle (Virtual)
2022-04-19 12:00 - 13:00 UTC | IN
If you are unable to attend the in-person Volunteer Meet & Mingle event, please join us at NOON, on APRIL 19 on Zoom for a virtual introduction to our organization, team members & departments, and meet Ali, our Volunteer Engagement Specialist.
CLICK HERE or follow the link below to join the virtual session.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86755355627

Suds in the City Online Auction
2022-04-15 12:00 - 2022-04-28 20:00 UTC | IN
We are excited to share and announce that this year’s Suds in the City Silent Auction will once again be available online! This year we have some very exciting packages and plenty of time to get your bids in, and all from the comfort of your home or from your phone in your sassiest cocktail dress during our Suds in the City Gala event on April 28.
The online virtual auction will run from NOON, Friday April 15th through 8 PM on Thursday April 28.
So, MARK YOUR CALENDARS and stay tuned for more information.
CLICK HERE to check out the event and be ready when the auction goes LIVE!

Mad Ants Charity Night
2022-03-12 19:00 - 21:00 UTC | IN
Join us for an exciting night of basketball in support of The League as the Mad Ants take on the Cleveland Charge!
