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Fort Wayne Community Schools company history timeline

1943

Though the agency has undergone many changes since its founding in 1943, Turnstone's heart and soul have not changed.

1943 The Allen County Society for Crippled Children is formed to continue bedside teaching programs that are being eliminated by the Junior League.

1947

1947 Hanna Homestead School for children with physical disabilities opens.

1962

1962 Property at 2722 Fairfield Avenue is purchased with a gift of $20,000 and the preschool program finds a permanent home, with an enrollment of 19 children.

1977

1977 The adult day program is created.

1992

1992 Turnstone launches its residential wheelchair ramp construction service.

1996

1996 A therapeutic sports and recreation program for children and adults with physical disabilities is created.

2005

2005 The Doctor Robert Kimbrough Early Learning Center (named after a local orthopaedic surgeon and friend to the agency) opens.

2011

2011 The Healthy Minds & Healthy Bodies program launches for veterans with disabilities.

2013

December 2013 Turnstone becomes a member of the United States Association of Blind Athletes.

2015

February 2015 Turnstone enters into an agreement with the United States Association of Blind Athletes to become the home of the USA Men’s Goalball Team.

2017

October 2017 The USA Women's Goalball Team and coach move to Fort Wayne to live and train as part of the USABA Resident program.

2018

Bunche Early Childhood Center was re-accredited in 2018.

2021

February 2021 Turnstone added counseling support services to the list of programs and services.

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