Turnstone Center
Non-profit OrganizationsIndiana, United States51-200 Employees
Turnstone Center is a nonprofit organization based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, focused on empowering people with physical disabilities and supporting their families. It provides a range of programs and services for children and adults with physical disabilities in northeast Indiana, with aims to improve independence, participation, and quality of life. Founded in 1943 as the Allen County Society for Crippled Children, the center now structures its work around enhancing the lives of people with physical disabilities within its mission and program eligibility criteria. As a nonprofit, Turnstone emphasizes inclusion and diversity in its activities, staffing, and volunteer opportunities, ensuring access aligns with the organization's mission. A recent development includes a pilot partnership with Indiana University Bloomington announced in December 2025, illustrating the organization's approach to expanding collaborations with educational institutions. The center's work focuses on programs that address physical disability challenges for individuals and support for their families within the northeast Indiana community.