What's Happening
Throughout the year Wabash Center strives to keep the community involved and informed about the services offered to children and adults with developmental disabilities.
Keep in touch with us!
Stay involved by learning about our services or fundraising events.
Wednesdays at Wabash Center
Come see what we can do! Wednesdays at Wabash Center is a breakfast tour held on the  second Wednesday of each month.
Next Tour: Please join us September 8th.
Join us for breakfast and a quick tour of our campus from 8 am to 9 am. You will get an opportunity to meet some folks and see all the wonderful things we can do. We just want to show off a bit!
To make a reservation or for more information on Wednesdays at Wabash Center, contact Rhonda Jones at rjones@wabashcenter.com or 765.423.5531 ext. 353.
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Annual Celebration of Achievement
The Annual Celebration will be held Thursday, September 9, 2010 at the Tippecanoe Fairgrounds West Pavilion.
Join us as we celebrate the achievements of those we serve who have achieved their goals the past year. We also honor our business associates and community groups. There are plenty of smiles to go around! The Awards ceremony begins at 6 pm. Doors open at 4:30 pm with a picnic style buffet. This year's dinner was generously donated by the Board of Directors and Staff of Wabash Center.
For more information or to volunteer at the Annual Celebration, contact Rhonda Jones at rjones@wabashcenter.comor (765) 423-5531 x353.
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Walk and Roll - Saturday, October 23, 2010
On Saturday, October 23rd, 2010, Wabash Center will present its inaugural Walk and Roll fundraising event at Arni's - Market Square. The Walk and Roll is a family-friendly 5K run/walk with a shorter accessible track  for rollers and strollers. The name Walk and Roll was seleced because it embodies a sense of inclusiveness and invokes a sense of empowerment which Wabash Center embraces in all that it does. Check out our flyer!
Thank you to our sponsors!
Kohls - Irving Materials Inc. - Arni's
Hershman for Senate - Lafayette Orthopaedic Clinic - Unity Healthcare, LLC - WalMart (350S)
Tecton Construction Management - St. Elizabeth Regional Health - ABSoulte-U-Fitness -
Gold & Black Illustrated
Attica IGA - CityBus - Mike Aulby's Arrowhead Bowl - Lafayette Printing - CVS Pharmacy -
Great Harvest Bread Company - Market Square Shopping Plaza
For more information on our inaugural Walk and Roll, contact Rhonda Jones at rjones@wabashcenter.com or 765.423.5531 ext. 353.
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October is National Disabilities Employment Awareness Month
A World In Which People With Disabilities Have Unlimited Employment Opportunities
This is a time to honor and recogize the achievements and contributions of disabled Americans to our workforce. Every day, the people of Wabash Center demonstrate that those with disabilities also have countless abilities. What they bring to the workplace is phenomenal—skill, a passion to perform well on the job, reliability and can-do attitudes that drive them to be excellent employees. Thank you for celebrating with us!
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"A View from My Window"
Hosted by Wabash Center's Own - Michelle Fischer
The Arc of Indiana is proud to introduce a new and exciting feature available on The Arc's web site -
"A View from My Window" - a regular audio cast show, hosted by Michelle Fischer, on issues facing people with developmental disabilities and their families.
Michelle, who was born with cerebral palsy, lives in Lafayette, Indiana and works for First Steps of Mid North Indiana. She is also a spokesperson for Wabash Center, an associated organization of The Arc of Indiana. Her goal is to become a television news anchor. Michelle is moving toward achieving her dream by working with The Arc of Indiana to produce her show, "A View from My Window." 
Please take a few minutes to listen to the introductory show in the
"A View from My Window" Media Gallery on The Arc of Indiana's website!
Learn more about Michelle by watching "Michelle's Story" on YouTube.
For more information on Michelle Fischer, contact Rhonda Jones at rjones@wabashcenter.comor (765) 423-5531 x353.
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Building Pathways to Empowerment 
The Arc of Indiana has launched a new initiative, Building Pathways to Empowerment, to take a fresh look at Indiana's system of programs and services for people with developmental disabilities and their families. The Arc of Indiana's goal is to redesign and redefine that system into one that provides people with what they want and need in the most sensible way possible.
Building Pathways to Empowerment - We welcome you to join us in this important initiative as we work together.
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Wabash Center
Christmas Dinner & Dance
The Consumer Christmas Party and Dance will be held at the Tippecanoe Fairground's Home-Ec Building on December 11, 2010.
Please join us for this fun-filled holiday tradition. Everyone enjoys celebrating the holidays – we have quite a few dancers! For more information, please contact Rhonda Jones at rjones@wabashcenter.com or 765-423-5531 ext. 353.
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March is Disability Awareness Month
 The 2010 theme was FREE YOUR MIND.
The campaign poster features people of different ages and ethnicities – with and without disabilities – lying on the grass gazing at the sky with optimism and enthusiasm. The text reminds us that by embracing people's differences, we open ourselves to a world of new possibilities. When we free our minds and see the potential inside everyone, we'll expand our horizons – and our circle of friends.
To learn more about Awareness Month, visit http://www.indianadisabilityawareness.org/
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Wines on the Wabash
Thank You for a Wonderful Event This Year!!!
Mark your calendars for next year's event on April 15, 2011. All proceeds benefit children and adult services at Wabash Center.
 More than 100 different wines to taste, micro brew and imported beer tasting; samplings from LaScala, Brunoscottis and Great Harvest Bread. The chance to win a diamond valued at $1,000 from Stall & Kessler DIamond Center, a spirit wagon and wine cart raffle, door prizes, and hors d'oeuvres round out this special night. Tickets are $45 per person or 10 for $400 and may be purchased at Wabash Center, Village Bottle Shoppe and http://www.localwineeveventes.com/.
University Plaza Hotel is located at 3001 Northwestern Ave in West Lafayette. University Plaza is offereing a hotel package, call 765-463-5511 for more details.
For more information on Wines on the Wabash, contact Rhonda Jones at rjones@wabashcenter.com or (765) 423-5531 x353.
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