ILADD (Independent Living for Adults with Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities) had another successful year in 2023. The tremendous work of our volunteers, the strong support of our donors, and ILADD’s ongoing commitment to helping our self-advocates on their quest for independence enabled ILADD to grow significantly in 2023. We are positioned for even more success in 2024!
Click here to read the 2023 President’s Report.
ILADD continued to grow at a rapid pace in the first six months of 2023. We now offer even more programs and social options for the sharply rising number of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) that we serve. In addition, ILADD entered into an agreement with Old Town Companies for the donation of land by Old Town which will become ILADD’s Crossbridge Point community. ILADD’s first Development Director also joined our team earlier this year. It was a busy and exciting first half of 2023.
Read MoreIn June, Zionsville Monthly was pleased to feature ILADD in its monthly publication. President of ILADD’s Board of Directors, Tom Easterday and Vice-President John Sima were interviewed.
Read MoreILADD had its best year yet in 2022. Through the dedication and hard work of our volunteers and the extensive support of our donors, ILADD grew significantly in 2022 and is positioned to continue that growth in 2023.
Read MoreZIONSVILLE, INDIANA (March 13, 2023) – ILADD (Independent Living for Adults with Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities), an Indiana nonprofit, announced today it has entered into an agreement with Old Town Companies for the donation of land by Old Town for ILADD’s Crossbridge Point residential community. The parcel is integrated within Old Town’s proposed 260-acre master planned Wild Air development on Marysville Road in Zionsville that was recently filed with the Town of Zionsville.
Read MoreZIONSVILLE, INDIANA (February 9th, 2023) – ILADD, Inc. announced today that Bailee Reynolds had been appointed its new Development Director. Reynolds brings over a decade of experience working in nonprofit development to her new role. She also has experience working with adults with Intellectual and Development Disabilities (IDD), including service as a nonprofit executive in the IDD field. Reynolds will help lead ILADD’s fundraising, development, and public awareness efforts toward accomplishing its mission of providing housing, enrichment/educational programs, and social options that enable adults with IDD to live in homes of their own and enjoy fulfilling and meaningful lives in their communities.
Read MoreThank you to the Community Foundation of Boone County for the $30,000 matching grant! ILADD was one of four nonprofits serving Boone County to be awarded a matching grant by the CFBC for up to $30,000 for funds raised between May 1 and September 1, 2022.
Read MoreZIONSVILLE, INDIANA (August 1, 2022) – ILADD, Inc. announced today that Matthew Fultz has been appointed as its new Executive Director. Fultz brings over a decade of experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) to his new role, including service as a nonprofit executive. He will lead ILADD’s efforts to provide housing, enrichment/educational programs, and social options that enable adults with IDD to live in homes of their own and enjoy fulfilling and meaningful lives in their communities.
Read MoreZIONSVILLE, INDIANA (April 28, 2022) – ILADD, Inc. announced today that it was selected to receive a 2022 Impact Matching Grant of up to $30,000 from the Community Foundation of Boone County (CFBC) to improve the lives of adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD) in Boone County. Every dollar donated directly to ILADD between May 1 and Sept. 1, 2022, will be matched by the CFBC up to the maximum amount awarded.
Read MoreILADD, Inc. announced today that The Sunshine Society has donated almost eight acres of property on Whitestown Parkway near State Route 267 in Zionsville to ILADD to be used for classes, meetings, social events, and other activities benefitting adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD) in Central Indiana.
Read MoreILADD is happy to announce that we have some fun and exciting new activities and groups planned over the next few months!
Read MoreILADD experienced unprecedented growth in 2021. We ended the year having served 6X as many self-advocates as we did in 2020. Click here to view or download the report.
Read MoreILADD was featured in the January 23, 2022 issue of The Catholic Moment published by the Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana. Click here to read the issue online - The Catholic Moment, January 23, 2022 (adobe.com)
Read MoreThe Community Foundation of Boone County (IN) awarded ILADD, Inc. a grant of $10,000 on July 6, 2021. The grant is from its Community Impact Fund and is to provide support for the hiring of ILADD’s Program Manager.
Read MoreA lot is happening in June and July at ILADD, Inc. with our social and enrichment/educational programming.
Read MoreILADD Family Connect is to bring together families of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to form a group to share and discuss information to help move our self-advocates toward greater independence. Self-advocates and their parent/caregivers are encouraged to attend.
Read MoreILADD had a successful year in 2020, despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. As a new nonprofit with a very important mission, it was essential that ILADD establish a strong governance structure, create and begin implementing its programming, heighten awareness of ILADD’s mission and vision and begin fundraising.
Read MoreWTHR-CH. 13 in Indianapolis aired a great story on Jan. 26th featuring ILADD, Inc. and Crossbridge Point.
Read MoreA determined group of approximately 10 self-advocates continue to gather and enjoy ILADD Book Club every Wednesday…
Read MoreThe ILADD Hiking Club held its first hike on Saturday, February 27th at Starkey Nature Park in Zionsville.
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