Sunshine Society Donates 8 Acres and Barn to ILADD

ZIONSVILLE, INDIANA (April 13, 2022) – ILADD, 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.

             ILADD, Inc. and The Sunshine Society are nonprofit organizations based in Boone County that serve adults with IDD. The property features a building known as the “Sunshine Barn” that The Sunshine Society, through its Sunshine Social Club, had used primarily for social events for adults with IDD since 2014. ILADD was formed in October 2019 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.

             Since its formation, ILADD programs have grown to serve about 70 adults with IDD through its independent living classes, social outings, and clubs, including Book Club, Hiking Club, and Game Club. ILADD recently launched a Community Service Club. ILADD also offers informational seminars and networking opportunities for self-advocates, families, guardians, caregivers, and the public. With the addition of the Sunshine Society property, ILADD will have a versatile venue that it can utilize to host some of these activities and expand its offerings to serve more adults with IDD.

             “ILADD is very grateful to The Sunshine Society for this generous gift,” said Tom Easterday, president of ILADD. “The Sunshine Barn will be used for a variety of classes and activities, and we will continue to evaluate the potential uses of the property as future development occurs in that area of Boone County. ILADD has a great team of volunteers and staff, and we look forward to working with The Sunshine Society and other organizations and individuals to serve the needs of adults with IDD.”