About Bell House

In 1968, the vision of a residential facility for young adults with physical disabilities, such as Cerebral Palsy and Spina Bifida, was born in the heart of our founder, Marie Bell. She began meeting with local and state agencies for guidance on starting a residential program to serve the physically disabled population. By March of 1975, the first meeting of the Board of Directors was held, Mrs. Bell was elected as the first President, an architect was selected, and, to honor Mrs. Bell, the agency was named Bell House. On October 21, 1979, Bell House opened its doors and Mrs. Bell's daughter, Becky, became the first resident. Bell House thrived and quickly reached capacity, serving and enhancing the lives of disabled adults.

Bell House has operated at full capacity since it opened in 1979. Though no formal marketing is done to recruit applicants, Bell House maintains a constant waiting list and recognizes the need to expand its services. Thanks to a very generous donation by Revolution Properties Holdings LLC of 6.78 acres of land surrounding Bell House, the organization is in the process of exploring its options for increasing the residential capacity. Additionally, Bell House has expanded its Advancing Independence day program so we can offer adults with physical disabilities an opportunity to learn new skills, expand their knowledge in a wide variety of subjects, and most importantly, experience new friendships in an environment that understands their particular needs.

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