advocacy, adams county

League for the Blind and Disabled

5821 South Anthony Blvd.
Fort Wayne, IN 46816
Voice/TT: 260-441-0551 or 800-889-3443
Fax: 260-441-7760
E-mail: the.league@verizon.net
Web site: www.the-league.org

As a Center for Independent Living (CIL), the belief is that persons with disabilities have the right to control and direct their own lives and to participate actively in society. The core services include: information & referral, advocacy, peer support, and independent living skills. The League also provides other services including: orientation and mobility, adaptive technology loaner program, youth services, Braille services, public education, and others. Also assists Deaf and hard-of-hearing persons in resolving day-to day problems such as employment, finances, housing and basic needs. Provides referrals to community organizations or agencies as appropriate.

Nursing Home Ombudsmen are advocates for residents of nursing homes, board and care homes, assisted living facilities, and similar adult care facilities. Ombudsmen can provide information on how to find a facility and what to do to get quality care.

Daisy Schmidt
Regional Ombudsman
1832 East Paulding Road
Fort Wayne, IN 46816
phone: 260-469-3161 or 877-469-3161
Fax: 260-969-3359

Area Served: Adams/Allen, DeKalb, Huntington, LaGrange, Noble, Steuben, Wells, Whitley counties