The Wabash Independent Living and Learning Center, Inc. was established as a non-profit organization on May 24, 2000 for the following purposes:
- To promote a philosophy of independent living for individuals with disabilities, including a philosophy of consumer control, peer support, self-help, self-determination, equal access, and individual and systemic advocacy.
- To maximize the leadership, empowerment, independence, and productivity of individuals with disabilities.
- To promote the integration and full inclusion of individuals with disabilities into the mainstream of our communities.
- To promote and/or provide appropriate individualized independent living services.
- To promote and/or provide family support services.
- To work collaboratively with other community agencies, organizations, programs, and persons whose missions are closely aligned with and supportive to that of The Wabash Independent Living and Learning Center, Inc.
- The Wabash Independent Living and Learning Center, Inc. is a Center for Independent Living (CIL) serving people with disabilities in a primary target area that encompasses 6 counties in West Central Indiana. These counties include: Clay, Parke, Putnam, Vermillion, Owen, and Vigo.
- The Wabash Independent Living and Learning Center, Inc. offers all five core services that characterize a Center for Independent Living: Information & Referral, Advocacy, Peer Support, and Independent Living Skills Training services. These services are provided through a wide variety of community-based programs including:
