About Endeavors
Promoting the Independence of Adults Living with Disabilities Since 1965
Endeavors Adult Development Center, Inc. is a service-oriented, non-profit organization specializing in programs for adults with special needs ranging from mild to the most significant disabilities. Our Day Services program is one of the few in the region for individuals living with the most severe disabilities. We serve our amazing participants as we facilitate their personal growth and service in and to the area communities.
The center was started in 1965 and we expand our programs and facilities as we become aware of a need in the community and adult development field. We now offer:
- prevocational job skills training
- an on-site work program
- an off-site work program
- a county-wide transportation program for daily and wheelchair lift accessibility for participants in all of our programs
- our own line of bird seed
- our own greenhouse
- a day program for those living with the most severe disabilities
- a day program for those living with memory loss
- a daily swim/hydro-therapy program in our heated pool
- physical activity through walking and movement in combination with basic musical instruments (tambourines, bells, etc.)
- therapy through music and crafts
- field trips to zoos, museums, parks and more
Hours:
Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m. – 3:30p.m.
101 150th Street, Balsam Lake, WI 54810
Phone: 715-485-8764
Fax: 715-485-8740
E-mail: director@endeavorsadc.org
History of Endeavors
Endeavors Adult Development Center, Inc. was established in 1965, initially providing educational programs in a school basement in Wanderoos, Wisconsin. We eventually moved 13 miles north to share a building with the Polk County Special Education Center, Balsam Lake, and became a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in 1982.
Endeavors is licensed with the State Department of Workforce Development. We are 1 of only 63 certified community rehabilitation programs in Wisconsin.
In 2003, Endeavors moved to its current location in Balsam Lake, which we rent from Polk County. This building was specifically designed for our program to enhance the strengths, capabilities and personal growth of the adults we serve and represented collaboration between our Board and staff with Polk County Government. Building features include:
- a heated swimming pool and whirlpool
- work stations for the adults with retractable electricity and compressed air
- a loading dock
- a large lunch and break room for the adults
- a nurse’s room
- a “quiet” room
- a space with a simulated apartment