Mission
THE MISSION OF ARC OF WABASH COUNTY, INC. IS TO CHALLENGE, EMPOWER, AND SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO REACH THEIR HIGHEST LEVEL OF INDEPENDENCE. ARC OF WABASH IS DEDICATED TO: 1) PRESERVE, PROTECT, AND PROMOTE THE DIGNITY OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND ASSIST THEM IN UNDERSTANDING AND EXERCISING THEIR RIGHTS. 2) ENCOURAGE AND SUPPORT OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS TO CHOOSE AND REALIZE THEIR PERSONAL APSIRATIONS AND GOALS. 3) DEVELOP AND UTILIZE NATURAL COMMUNITY SUPPORTS FOR INDIVIDUALS WHENEVER PRACTICABLE. 4) PROVIDE TRAINING AND RESOURCES TO ENABLE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO LIVE AND WORK AS EFFECTIVELY AND AS INDEPENDENTLY AS POSSIBLE. 5) PROVIDE SERVICES AND SUPPORTS THAT ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES IN ALL LIFE AREAS, INCLUDING WORK, HOME, LEISURE, AND COMMUNITY. 6) WORK COOPERATIVELY WITH COMMUNITY AGENCIES, BUSINESSES, AND ORGANIZATIONS WHICH CAN PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR FAMILIES. 7) PROVIDE ADVICE AND