Getting to know neighbors
Officials address associations' concerns about new residents.
By Jennifer L. Boen
Fort Wayne News-Sentinel
Dec. 05, 2006
FORT WAYNE, IND. -- Elmhurst Neighborhood Association vice president David Dennis doesn't mind having new neighbors who once lived at the Fort Wayne State Developmental Center, but he and others from various neighborhoods said it would be nice to be informed when they move in. Read more...
Resident Adjusts To New Home
By Jennifer L. Boen
Fort Wayne News Sentinel
October 27, 2006
FORT WAYNE, IND. -- Editor's note: For more than a year, The News-Sentinel has followed the process of the closing of the Fort Wayne State Developmental Center, including how it affects long-time resident Dennis Outcalt as he transitions to finding a place to live in the community. The state expects to permanently close the developmental center by June 30. Read more...
IPFW, Ivy Tech To Develop State Land
By Jennifer L. Boen
Fort Wayne News Sentinel
July 13, 2006
FORT WAYNE, IND. -- The remainder of the 142 acres on which the Fort Wayne State Developmental Center sits will be divided between Ivy Tech Community College and Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne, officials of the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration confirmed Wednesday. Read more...
Transition Process On A Roll
INARF
May 26, 2006
INDIANAPOLIS, IND. -- Refining and improving the transition of individuals from Fort Wayne State Developmental Center (FWSDC) has been the primary objective of Liberty of Indiana and Family and Social Services Administration officials. In partnership with The Arc of Indiana and INARF, considerable focus has been given by Liberty and state personnel to engage all stakeholders and facilities a quality transition process. Read more...
Foster Mom, 'Son' Both Reap Benefits
By Jennifer L. Boen
Fort Wayne News Sentinel
May 17, 2006
FORT WAYNE, IND. -- After living in Denver for a number of years, Linda Mitchell moved back to Fort Wayne to become caregiver for her elderly mother. When her mother died, "I felt something was missing. I was lonely," said Mitchell, who is single and has grown children. Read more...
New Case Manager Plan Blasted: Primary Advocates For Disabled Wonder If They'll Have Jobs.
By Jennifer L. Boen
Fort Wayne News Sentinel
April 28, 2006
FORT WAYNE, IND. -- How the state will work with case managers for Medicaid-waiver clients with disabilities is drawing plenty of criticism from those currently working in the field. Read more...
Protecting The Residents
Journal Gazette
April 26, 2006
EDITORIAL -- Moving residents of the Indiana State Developmental Center out into the community before the center's scheduled closing in mid-2007 is turning out to be complicated and time-consuming. Read more...
Quicker Closure Is Pushed: Developmental Center Isn't Emptying Fast Enough: State
By Niki Kelly
The Journal Gazette
April 24, 2006
INDIANAPOLIS -- About 50 residents of the Fort Wayne State Developmental Center have found new homes in the community since the official announcement of the center's planned closure last October. Read more...
