Local Easter Seals CEO to retire after 32 years
James Vento, president and CEO of Easter Seals Crossroads, is retiring after 32 years at the helm of the Indianapolis-based agency, the not-for-profit said Wednesday.
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EEOC charges Celadon with discrimination
The agency claims the Indianapolis trucking firm subjected job applicants to medical exams and failed to hire qualified driving candidates because of disabilities. Celadon CEO Steve Russell denies wrongdoing.
Not-for-profit manufacturer partners with disabled Marine
Crossroads Industrial Services will team up with a service-disabled veteran to win new business from defense contractors.
Noble of Indiana CEO leaving for new job
Noble of Indiana CEO Clint Bolser told supporters in an e-mail Wednesday about his upcoming move to South Bend-based Logan Center, which also serves adults with developmental disabilities.
Not-for-profit seeks purchase that would aid Easter Seals
Crossroads Industrial Services Chief Operating Officer Curtiss Quirin has a certain sense of urgency as he looks to buy a business to add revenue to the not-for-profit contract manufacturer, because Crossroads provides jobs for people with disabilities, and generates a surplus that feeds the revenue-starved parent organization, Easter Seals Crossroads.
Palladium works out kinks in accessible seating
The staff at the Palladium in Carmel will receive more training on how to accommodate people with disabilities after a would-be concertgoer said she was denied a pair of $20 tickets.
Mayor OKs school for students with learning disabilities
If approved by the City-County Council, the new Damar Charter Academy would open later this fall. It would specialize in students with significant cognitive, behavioral or developmental challenges, including those on the autism spectrum.
3Mass resident sues developer over accessibility
A resident of the 3Mass condo development who uses an electric wheelchair is suing the developers for failing to provide handicap accessibility to a rooftop terrace.
NFP of Note: Agape Therapeutic Riding Resources Inc.
Agapé Therapeutic Riding Resources Inc. is committed to providing a comprehensive, experiential equestrian program for those who have disabling conditions or are at risk.
Noble expands into eastern Indiana
Provider of employment services for people with disabilities expands services to six more counties in an effort to grow revenue.
Damar Services scores land, ends fund-raising campaign
Damar Services has closed its four-year, $6 million capital campaign, thanks to a donation of eight acres of land from
South Bend-based Holladay Properties.