This chapter of Self Advocates of Indiana meets the second and fourth Thursdays each month. All self-advocates are invited. You do not need to be a client of Wabash Center.

For more information contact Rhonda Hicks, rhicks@wabashcenter.com.

Book Life is a book club which focuses on reading, friends, and fun!

Adults (ages 18 & older) with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their caregivers are invited to join our book club.

Presented by the Tippecanoe County Public Library.

For more information:

Maggie Andrejko, Head Youth Librarian
Tippecanoe County Public Library
765-429-0120
mandrejko@tcpl.lib.in.us

Join us as parents and caregivers are given the opportunity to come together to listen, talk, build friendships and support one another.

Free dinner and free childcare (staffed by experienced DSPs from Noble) provided.

Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact Johnda Knight, Family Services Coordinator @ j.knight@mynoblelife.org.

• Unlock lifelong empowerment!

• Learn how to create impactful experiences that empower individuals to shape their desired life.

• Join us to discover to the key to lifelong self-determination.

• Don’t miss out on this chance to learn and be inspired!

This is a two-part series: March 4 & March 18, 2025.

Presented by Family Resource Network of Ohio.

Free registration.

MINDFULNESS

with

YOGA

RELAXATION

FRIENDS

SNACKS

and

LOTS OF FUN!

Presented by Wabash Center. For more information, contact saturdaysocial@wabashcenter.com.

Register using the QR code above.

This chapter of Self Advocates of Indiana meets the second and fourth Thursdays each month. All self-advocates are invited. You do not need to be a client of Wabash Center.

For more information contact Rhonda Hicks, rhicks@wabashcenter.com.

NOTE: This month the group is meeting at the new Panera Bread by Walmart in West Lafayette (3045 Sachem Court South).

Meet new friends for good conversation!

The group meets the 2nd Thursday each month at Cafe Literato in West Lafayette.

For more information contact Rachel at 815-353-0985 or rndebelak@gmail.com.

Friendship House gives the six Friends an opportunity to live independently and work in the community, while the seminarians get the opportunity to learn what it means to live alongside someone with a disability. They have enriched the lives of seminarians and given us a deeper appreciation of all people and a deeper understanding of what it means to be human.

Join us as we talk with Julie Land and a resident about the impact of Friendship House on the spirituality of young adults.

Presented by Faith Inclusion Network.

Free registration.

• Unlock lifelong empowerment!

• Learn how to create impactful experiences that empower individuals to shape their desired life.

• Join us to discover to the key to lifelong self-determination.

• Don’t miss out on this chance to learn and be inspired!

This is a two-part series: March 4 & March 18, 2025.

Presented by Family Resource Network of Ohio.

Free registration.

This chapter of Self Advocates of Indiana meets the second and fourth Thursdays each month. All self-advocates are invited. You do not need to be a client of Wabash Center.

For more information contact Rhonda Hicks, rhicks@wabashcenter.com.

Book Life is a book club which focuses on reading, friends, and fun!

Adults (ages 18 & older) with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their caregivers are invited to join our book club.

Presented by the Tippecanoe County Public Library.

For more information:

Maggie Andrejko, Head Youth Librarian
Tippecanoe County Public Library
765-429-0120
mandrejko@tcpl.lib.in.us

This chapter of Self Advocates of Indiana meets the second and fourth Thursdays each month. All self-advocates are invited. You do not need to be a client of Wabash Center.

For more information contact Rhonda Hicks, rhicks@wabashcenter.com.

Meet new friends for good conversation!

The group meets the 2nd Thursday each month at Cafe Literato in West Lafayette.

For more information contact Rachel at 815-353-0985 or rndebelak@gmail.com.

Book Life is a book club which focuses on reading, friends, and fun!

Adults (ages 18 & older) with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their caregivers are invited to join our book club.

Presented by the Tippecanoe County Public Library.

For more information:

Maggie Andrejko, Head Youth Librarian
Tippecanoe County Public Library
765-429-0120
mandrejko@tcpl.lib.in.us

Join us for the opening of three new exhibitions. Devan Williams's exhibition “Beyond the Wild” in the Mary Ellen Lovell Gallery, Rebecca-Eli Long's exhibition "Crafting Autistic Joy" in the Robert B. & Patricia Peyton Truitt Gallery, and Ashley Haggerty's exhibition "Intrinsic" in the Wabash National Gallery.

The exhibition is on view January 10 - January 31.

More information.

Meet new friends for good conversation!

The group meets the 2nd Thursday each month at Cafe Literato in West Lafayette.

For more information contact Rachel at 815-353-0985 or rndebelak@gmail.com.

Book Life is a book club which focuses on reading, friends, and fun!

Adults (ages 18 & older) with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their caregivers are invited to join our book club.

Presented by the Tippecanoe County Public Library.

For more information:

Maggie Andrejko, Head Youth Librarian
Tippecanoe County Public Library
765-429-0120
mandrejko@tcpl.lib.in.us

"Life planning" involves creating plans for your assets, as well as outlining preferences for how you wish to be supported in the event that your decisional capability changes. Life planning tools include wills, trusts, health care proxies, living wills, transfer on death deeds and other will-substitutes. These tools promote self-determination and ensure that the wishes of older adults are affirmed even after their death.

While life planning includes putting plans in place for distribution of assets after death, it can also help older adults during their lifetime to help preserve housing and economic security, as well as put mechanisms in place that can avoid unnecessary guardianship and conservatorship.

This training will discuss how life planning services can benefit older adults and how to take a person-centered approach to traditional estate planning and preservation of generational wealth.

Presenters will cover:

- How life planning can support housing stability, economic security, and preserve the wishes of older adults;

- The various tools and instruments for life and succession planning, as well as the processes and procedures for probate and administration of a decedent's estate, and non-probate assets;

- How legal services providers can contribute to this work and develop opportunities for pro bono partnerships; and

- Strategies for engaging in conversations with older adults about the need for life planning services.

Presenters:

- Odette Williamson, National Consumer Law Center

- Danaya Wright, University of Florida Levin College of Law

- Tina Smith Nelson, Legal Counsel for the Elderly

Presented by the National Center on Law and Elder Rights.

Free registration.

Bring the whole family to 2024 Winter WonderFest! Community vendors and resources, cookie decorating, hot chocolate bar, and more!!! Be one of the first 50 people to register and get entered into a drawing for a $200 Visa Gift Card!!

Presented by Area IV Agency on Aging and Community Action Programs, Inc.

Register Today at https://tinyurl.com/areaivwinterwonderfest.

Four individuals – Christine Mathis, Gabe and Diana Smaglik, and Susi McKay – will share how they use smart wearables, like smartwatches, and other smart home technology to enhance their daily routines.

The presenters will discuss how smart devices support managing elopement and anxiety, as well as assist with everyday activities such as cooking dinner and doing laundry. This webinar is an opportunity to learn practical tips and gain insights into how technology can make daily tasks easier and more accessible.

Presented by PA Assistive Technology Foundation.

Free registration.

Want to connect with your neighbors, meet like-minded people, or bring something new to your community?

Join us Thursday, December 12, 3-4 PM, and let's dream and think together!

Collective Learning - small group design breakout sessions for attendees to discuss community projects and/or their journey; the design group addresses challenges / obstacles, and ideas for breakthroughs, etc.

Commitment/Affirmation/Action - participants share their takeaways from the session and next steps.

Presented by starfire.

Free registration.

Meet new friends for good conversation!

The group meets the 2nd Thursday each month at Cafe Literato in West Lafayette.

For more information contact Rachel at 815-353-0985 or rndebelak@gmail.com.

The Limitless Ability Conference is the premier opportunity for Indiana families, professionals, and individuals with moderate-to-profound disabilities to engage in bridging the gap in service for transition-aged individuals (14 and older). Attendees will find a community committed to learning innovative practices in all settings.

Sessions will focus on interdisciplinary service delivery, access to communication, quality of life, and best practices for individuals with the most complex learning, communication, and medical needs.

Individuals and families of individuals with moderate-profound disabilities are welcome to attend for free! There will be separate family sessions that focus on advocacy and building a support network with other like-minded individuals. Please reach out to our executive director, Conner Edwards to learn more about this registration option: conneredwards93@gmail.com

University students in a variety of fields can attend for a discounted rate of $50: contact our leadership at the email above to learn more!

Registration Includes:

• Dynamic keynote speaker

• Certificate for up to 5 hours of Continuing Education

• Breakout sessions from experts

• Opportunities to win door prizes

• Continental breakfast and boxed lunch

• Free parking

Join for a plated luncheon as we celebrate good people doing good things to make a difference in the lives of people with intellectual & developmental disabilities & their families!

Presented by The Arc of Indiana and Self Advocates of Indiana.

Registration requested by November 25.

Questions? Contact Julie Merrick at jmerrick@arcind.org.

Book Life is a book club which focuses on reading, friends, and fun!

Adults (ages 18 & older) with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their caregivers are invited to join our book club.

Presented by the Tippecanoe County Public Library.

For more information:

Maggie Andrejko, Head Youth Librarian
Tippecanoe County Public Library
765-429-0120
mandrejko@tcpl.lib.in.us

Sponsored by The Arc of Tippecanoe County.