75 Years of Support, Service, and Advocacy.
For 75 years, LOGAN Community Resources, Inc. has been a pillar in the community, providing exceptional support, services, and advocacy for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Inspiring Stories
Immediate integration
The Logan School demonstrated a progressive and inclusive vision from its inception in 1950 by establishing a school dedicated to serving children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. From the beginning, LOGAN operated with a steadfast commitment to equality, ensuring that no individual was discredited or denied opportunities based on race or religion. This atmosphere of inclusion not only reflected the organization’s core values but also set a precedent for broader societal change, promoting dignity and respect for all individuals. The school challenged a culture that had always hidden people with disabilities upstairs or in an institution. LOGAN’s early integration of its school laid the foundation for a legacy of compassion, community collaboration, and unwavering advocacy for diversity and inclusion.
The Right to Learn
In 1950, the right of people with disabilities to learn was a groundbreaking and critical issue, as societal norms often marginalized or excluded individuals with disabilities from educational opportunities. At the time, many believed that children with intellectual or developmental disabilities could not benefit from formal education, leaving countless individuals isolated and without the tools to develop their potential. Advocating for their right to learn challenged these misconceptions, highlighting the inherent dignity and value of every person. Education was—and remains—a cornerstone for independence, self-advocacy, and community participation, and ensuring this right in 1950 helped pave the way for broader civil rights advancements. By establishing schools and inclusive learning environments, organizations like LOGAN empowered individuals with disabilities to lead fuller, more meaningful lives while fostering societal progress toward equity and understanding.
Riverside Rescue
In the 1980s, The Council for the Retarded (now known as LOGAN) in South Bend, Indiana, played a pivotal role in rescuing individuals from Riverside Center, an institution known for its overcrowded and neglectful conditions. The Council worked tirelessly to advocate for better care and dignity for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Their efforts led to the relocation of many residents into community-based settings, including group homes. This monumental shift not only improved the quality of life for those rescued but also highlighted the importance of community integration and person-centered care, setting a precedent for progressive support systems in the region.
53 years of LOGAN
Cherry Silverberg
I walked through the LOGAN Center door in 1971 and never left. The longest time frame that I have not been to LOGAN for has been 3 weeks and that was for a longer than usual vacation. I have either continuously been a volunteer or an employee for 53 years.
I have had 8 different positions at LOGAN, starting in 1975 as an assistant park supervisor for our adolescent summer park program at Memorial Park. I met the love of my life at LOGAN and we were married for 40 years. Our 2 sons grew up as a part of the LOGAN family. My dearest friends are from friendships I developed as we worked together at LOGAN. LOGAN has always been a big piece of life and I am grateful I have been a part of those 75 years.
I love being an RBT!
Hailey McCann
As a newer RBT I found passion in helping children and fallen in love with ABA completely. I am someone who did not start their RBT journey with LOGAN, and quickly lost that passion as quickly as I found it. When I joined LOGAN in June of this year, I remembered why I loved this path so dearly.
All the staff have been so welcoming and educational to me, always offering help when needed and being there to help us work through problems as a team. I am so grateful to have found such an amazing support system and to have built incredible relationships with so many clients, here I feel most at home. While we are incredibly efficient in the classroom and the center, we as a team have had so many laughs and always find ways make the job more fun. My team has been like family to me, and I can only thank LOGAN for showing me just how rewarding this job is.
He did it!
Lexi and Charles Kilcoin
“Hi, sissy!”
Most people might not think twice about these two words, words that signal a warm welcome from a younger sibling. But to some of us, to me, they mean a lot more than two words.
When I first heard my typically non-verbal baby brother say “Hi, sissy!”, my heart leapt out of my chest to the other side of the room. Used to the unintentional cold shoulder and the love bruises he often gave us from loving too hard, I stood in awe.
He did it.
After years of progression and regression, constant attempts at mimicking words and sounds, after years of going to LOGAN’s various therapies, my baby brother confidently looked me in the eye and said, “Hi, sissy!”
Tears welled up in my eyes and I ran over to him to give the biggest bear hug an older sister can give. My baby brother’s hard work, along with my parents and the many amazing therapists at LOGAN, gave me, the older sister, a chance to hear the words, “Hi, sissy!” And for that, I am forever grateful.