League for the Blind and Disabled

08/29/2025

The League offices will be closed on Monday, September 1st, in observance of Labor Day. Normal office hours will resume on Tuesday, September 2nd. For more information on the League, visit us at www.the-league.org.

08/27/2025

In July 2024, DeafLink received a two-year award of $269,755.00 to expand services for people who are deaf or hard of hearing in the mental health area. Last week, Ayana Brown, Mental Health & Wellness Bureau Chief, from the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, visited The League to learn more about what we do and discuss the impact of the initial grant.

With the support from the Indiana Family & Social Service Administration Grant, Deaflink was able to provide training to mental health staff on Deaf culture and extend interpretive services to people who were deaf or hard of hearing.

They were able to expand training of the DeafLink staff to include certifications in mental health interpreting and create educational training opportunities with
emergency services such as police, fire & safety, and EMS that deal directly with the deaf or hard of hearing community. This grant has been transformative to our community, and we hope to build other partnerships like this in the near future. For more about Deaflink and The League, visit us at www.the-league.org.

08/25/2025

Thank you, Asphalt Authority, for coming in over the weekend and re-striping the regular parking and handicap parking areas of The League. What a great improvement! Thanks to our friends at Elevatus Architecture for coordinating the effort. We are grateful for the many projects that were completed for the United Way of Allen County "Day of Caring."

08/22/2025

The League participated in the United Way of Allen County "Day of Caring." We were paired with Elevatus Architecture this year. They knocked out the project list in no time. Which meant we got to spend some time with them at lunch, learning about what they do at Elevatus, and sharing with them what we do.

We were excited to hear that Asphalt Authority will be scheduling a time to re-line our parking spaces. We are thankful for the Elevatus Team and Asphalt Authority for your help.

08/21/2025

DeafLink is looking to hire immediately for a qualified ASL (American Sign Language Interpreter). Eligible candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in ASL Interpreting and/or RID Certification to apply. Salary: $40,000 - $60,000 based on qualifications and certifications.

This full-time, exempt position is provides American Sign Language interpreting primarily in Northeast Indiana. Interpreting services include medical, educational, business, and governmental settings. The ideal candidate should have a strong work-ethic, excellent problem-solving skills, and be motivated to serve our community. Prefer a qualified person with a disability.

If interested, or know someone who would be a good fit, please apply at https://theleague.easyapply.co/ or view the full job description and list of amazing benefits. NIDAC Events for Everyone Indiana Disability Advocacy Indiana School for the Deaf

08/18/2025

If you have thought about ASL (American Sign Language) Classes, the Jackson R. Lehman Family YMCA is offering Level II classes, some prior ASL experience is suggested but not required. Registration is open now. Click the link to get more information https://operations.daxko.com/Online/2026/ProgramsV2/Search.mvc?category_ids=TAG39894

REGISTRATION IS OPEN!!

ASL Classes are being offered at the Jackson R Lehman Family YMCA with a partnership with DeafLink.

Please see all the information below.

Use this link for registration:
https://operations.daxko.com/Online/2026/ProgramsV2/Search.mvc?category_ids=TAG39894

Any questions, please reach out to Jessi Gross at: Jessi_Gross@fwymca.org

League for the Blind and Disabled Jackson R. Lehman Family YMCA

08/17/2025

The League will be participating in Open Streets "Today" Sunday, August 17th from Noon to 4 PM. Over 70 vendor will be on display. Calhoun will be blocked off From Potiac to the Landing (20 blocks, 2 miles). Walk, Run, Roll, Stroll or take the CTN Shuttle. Lots of great free family fun and entertainment.

The League table will be in Section 1 at Pontiac and Calhoun. Stop by and win some great giveaways and learn about our programs and services.

Here is the link to the Open Streets Fort Wayne page. Lots of great links and QR Codes to make your day more enjoyable. https://www.facebook.com/OpenStreetsFortWayne/

Stop by and say hi. We will be there all day.

08/16/2025

The League will be participating in Open Streets this Sunday, August 17th from Noon to 4 PM. Over 70 vendor will be on display. Calhoun will be blocked off From Potiac to the Landing (20 blocks, 2 miles). Walk, Run, Roll, Stroll or take the CTN Shuttle. Lots of great free family fun and entertainment.

The League table will be in Section 1 at Pontiac and Calhoun. Stop by and win some great giveaways and learn about our programs and services.

Here is the link to the Open Streets Fort Wayne page. Lots of great links and QR Codes to make your day more enjoyable. https://www.facebook.com/OpenStreetsFortWayne/

Stop by and say hi. We will be there all day.