League for the Blind and Disabled

League for the Blind and Disabled The League is a Center for Independent Living that serves people with disabilities and communities i

The League would like to share a family-friendly, sensory-friendly event: The Fort Wayne Embassy Theatre, , will offer ...
11/28/2025

The League would like to share a family-friendly, sensory-friendly event: The Fort Wayne Embassy Theatre, , will offer two sensory-friendly events on Sunday, November 30th.

Sensory-Friendly Festival of Trees | Sunday, November 30 | 9–11 a.m.
Cost: $12 adults; $5 youth 1-12 years; infants are free (claim free ticket at the Embassy box office)

A very limited number of sensory kits will be available to borrow, and visitors are encouraged to bring their own sunglasses for light sensitivity and other needed supports. Limited capacity—tickets required. To reserve your spot, call 260.247.3701 or email ticketing@fwembassytheatre.org.

Sensory-Friendly Breakfast with Santa
Sunday, November 30 | 8:30–approx. 10:30 a.m.
Cost: $35 per person

Facebook event for Breakfast with Santa: ttps://facebook.com/events/s/sensory-friendly-breakfast-wit/1380647020519345/.

Avoid online convenience fees by stopping by the Embassy box office, M-F from 10am to 5pm or during the Festival (however, we warn that those lines can get long!).

The League would like to wish you a "Happy Thanksgiving."Our offices will be closed on November 27 and 28. Normal hours ...
11/27/2025

The League would like to wish you a "Happy Thanksgiving."

Our offices will be closed on November 27 and 28. Normal hours will resume on Monday, December 1st.

Thanksgiving fun facts:
1. No pumpkin pie was served at the first Thanksgiving.
2. The first Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in 1924 featured zoo animals.
3. Only male turkeys, called toms, can gobble.
4. "Jingle Bells" was originally written as a Thanksgiving song in 1857.

Thanksgiving Joke:
Q: "Why did the turkey want to join the band?
A: "He already had the drumsticks."

For information about The League, contact us at www.the-league.org or 260-441-0551.

The League would like to with a Happy November Birthday to our staff: Christine Z., Amber B., and Terry S.We are thankf...
11/26/2025

The League would like to with a Happy November Birthday to our staff: Christine Z., Amber B., and Terry S.

We are thankful for our staff and all the amazing work they do.

For more information about The League, contact us at www.the-league.org or 260-441-0551.

For the last few weeks, the staff at the League has been collecting shelf-stable, non-perishable items to stock some of ...
11/26/2025

For the last few weeks, the staff at the League has been collecting shelf-stable, non-perishable items to stock some of the community pantries near our location on South Anthony. With a packed car, the staffers headed out and were able to restock pantries located at Faith United Methodist Church on Fairfield, Bahn Mi Pho Shop on Fairfield, and Southside High School on Calhoun.

These pantries are overseen by Forward Indiana. Forward Indiana is a grassroots community action group that facilitates mutual aid through multiple avenues, including food pantries and gardens. For more information on how you can assist, visit their page at https://www.facebook.com/forwardindiana or contact them directly at Forwardindiana@hotmail.com. The page lists all the pantries in Fort Wayne and the surrounding communities.

This was a great opportunity for our staff to come together and support our community. This holiday season, consider gathering some friends or family and stocking a pantry near you. A list of needed or suggested items is listed on the Forward Indiana page.

For more information about The League, visit our website at www.the-league.org or call us at 260-441-0551.

11/24/2025

Holiday Bag Distribution – November 24th

Wellspring will be distributing holiday bags to families in need on November 24th from 1:00pm–3:00pm.

If you did not receive a holiday bag during our regular food bank distribution, you are welcome to pick one up at this event. Supplies are limited, and bags will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.

This week, students from the Huntington University OTA program toured the League. Students met with several team member...
11/22/2025

This week, students from the Huntington University OTA program toured the League. Students met with several team members from our Independent Living division, where they learned about disability etiquette and human sight guide techniques for people who are blind or with low vision.

The students were able to see first-hand some of the adaptable equipment used by people with disabilities.

We are always excited to have these students join us and learn about our mission, programs, and services, as well as further their knowledge about proper etiquette when working with a person with a disability. For more information on the Huntington University OTA program, visit their website at https://www.huntington.edu/occupational-therapy-assistant.

For more information on The League's programs and services, visit us at www.the-league.org or call 260-441-0551.

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5821 S Anthony Boulevard
Fort Wayne, IN
46816

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 3pm

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Empowering, Advocating, and Acheiving Independance

In 1949, the Allen County Committee for the Blind brought Helen Keller to Fort Wayne in order to challenge the community to address the needs of people who are blind. The result was the development of The Allen County League for the Blind. In 1981, the agency became the first Center for Independent Living in Indiana. In 1990, eligibility for services was opened to all people with severe disabilities. In 1994, the organization’s name was changed to The League for the Blind & Disabled, Inc. to better reflect the Center’s service to all people with disabilities in Allen and surrounding counties. In 2006, the agency acquired DeafLink to provide sign language interpreting services and case coordination, and in 2009, the In-Home Care Division was created. In 2016, the agency incorporated Home Health Care in order to provide skilled medical care. Today, The League continues its tradition as a direct service provider and advocate for people with disabilities in 11 counties in Northeast Indiana.