Martha McMillian Draws ND Holiday Card

The Notre Dame Athletic Department asked LOGAN's Martha McMillian to create their 2009 holiday card. See Martha's story on YouTube.

Best Buddies Chapter Wins Award

The Notre Dame chapter of Best Buddies International earned the Outstanding Chapter of the Year award for 2008-2009. The honor was presented in July at Best Buddies International's annual leadership conference in Bloomington, Indiana full story. Find out more about ND's Best Buddies Chapter.

LOGAN College Fair

"After High School - What Next?" a College Fair hosted by LOGAN and the Sonya Ansari Center for Autism, took place on October 10. Many interested families found resources, heard presentations, and viewed a new online resource tool to help their children prepare for college. Click here to access the College Planning Resource website.

A highlight of the College Fair was a power-point presentation conducted by Stephanie Hay, a graduate of South Bend's Clay High School and of the Pace Program at National Louis University in Chicago. Diagnosed with Down Syndrome, Stephanie is an inspiration to others with learning challenges to never give up. Her presentation will focus on her college experience at National Louis, a professional assistance center for college students with learning disabilities. Stephanie graduated from the two-year Pace Program last spring and is now in the university's transition program.

Gone Fishin'

LOGAN anglers spent a recent afternoon at the riverside home of Tom Kanczuzewski, president of Logistick, Inc. and Inovateus Development. In his back yard alongside the St. Joseph River, Tom built a pond called Kristel Springs, in memory of his niece having Spina Bifida who died at age 10. Tom stocked Kristel Springs with trout and made the grounds fully accessible. For the past 3 years, Tom and his family have hosted LOGAN clients at the pond, where everyone catches a fish and has an “official” photograph taken!
See a slideshow of the event.

Summer Fun

The Orkney group enjoyed boating, parasailing, sightseeing, and exploring on their trip to Mackinac Island, Michigan this summer.

A great time was had by all!

LOGANACT Presents "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown"

LOGANACT, Adult Creative Theater, performed scenes from the popular musical August 18 at the South Bend Civic Theater in downtown South Bend. The cast put on a great show before a near-capacity crowd of family and friends. more

Martha McMillian video,  "Where Talent Comes From"
Brittany Maier MSNBC  segment
Disability Awareness Fair  slideshow
St. Patrick's Day Parade  slideshow
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More News

LOGAN is often featured in the local and area news. Check this page often for area coverage you may have missed.

"Autism center expands its reach" The Regional Autism Center is renamed the Sonya Ansari Center for Autism.

"An Apartment of Their Own" Group home residents Becky Walmer and Martha McMillian will soon move to their own apartment, as Medicaid waivers come through.

"Now, nonprofit needs to grow" Q&A on Medicaid waivers and their effect on LOGAN.

"Michigan City musician plays his way into the hearts of many" area musician includes kids at LOGAN on his new cd

"Autism: Understanding the Puzzle," a 3-part series appearing on WNDU-TV Channel 16, includes interviews with local families as well as with Dan Ryan, Director of the Regional Autism Center at LOGAN.

"Friends & Family" ads in the South Bend Tribune featuring:
Monty
Haley
Martha
Joel
Carol Rita
Keely
Shapiro brothers
LOGAN's own Mt. Rushmore