Serving people with special needs

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TradeWinds

Empowering individuals of varying abilities to live to their fullest potential with dignity, integrity, choice and community inclusion.

TradeWinds provides services for children of all abilities and adults with physical and developmental disabilities including Child Care, Summer & Functional Skills Camps, and Speech & Occupational Therapy; Adult Day Activity Program & Training (ADAPT), Pre-Vocational Services (Sewing Manufacturing, Sign Shop, Packaging, General Assembly & Order Fulfillment), Employment Services, Residential Group and Supported Living Homes, Respite for Caregivers, Deaf Services, TradeWinds Community Pantry, and Chicago Lighthouse Low Vision Clinic for residents of Northwest Indiana.

Adult Services

Serving adults to seniors with physical and intellectual disabilities..

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Youth Services

Individualized plans constructed for every child based on his or her needs..

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Business Services

Services for the Community

TradeWinds provides skill training and job opportunities for our adults with disabilities to earn a paycheck.

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Giving Back to Benefit Others

Established through philanthropy and volunteer support, your donations, time or talents to TradeWinds helps people with disabilities achieve greater independence, dignity and personal freedom.

Recent News

2026 Service Awards

Giving a big round of applause to our amazing team members for their outstanding service award accomplishments!

5 Years: Sallie Burnett Veronica Collins Jagjot Kaur Ghag Jessica Parks Theodore Randolph Christina Skrivan Kevon Green 10 Years: Marguerita Charneco-Gonzalez Brian Holmes Debra Kiefer James Lee Joanne Riley Jennifer Zuidema 20 Years: Emma Arroyo 30 Years: Carmen Barajas Diana Basemore

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Upcoming events

Jan

2026

TradeWinds Business After Hours

Horseshoe Casino

Feb

2026

TradeWinds Bowling Night

Stardust 2 Merrillville

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