Pathfinder - To The Fullest

Wabash has had a productive period, including a museum visit where participants engaged in various activities. Additionally, our Self Advocacy Group contributed to a planning session to ensure accessibility needs and ideas were addressed for a new park in North Manchester. It was a day marked by creativity, community engagement, and self-advocacy.

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Three people are seated around a table with a map in a bright, modern room. The table has a large map of a waterfront area. They appear engaged in discussion. Large windows in the background provide natural light.

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Two people interact with an interactive sand table exhibit featuring a colorful, projected digital landscape. They use their hands to shape the sand. Educational posters are on the wall in the background.

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A person in a wheelchair smiles widely next to a detailed model train display at a museum exhibit. The exhibit features miniature buildings, vehicles, and signage. A sign behind the display reads "Get on Board!" Various historical artifacts and photographs adorn the background.

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A group of individuals is observing a detailed model train exhibit in a museum. The scene includes small buildings, a bridge, and a central carousel surrounded by train tracks. Various museum displays and a vintage motorcycle are visible in the background.

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A person in a blue jacket is holding an audio guide at a museum exhibit featuring a detailed model train display. Another individual next to them is wearing a colorful helmet and also interacting with the exhibit. The background shows historical images and text related to trains and railroads.

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A person in a blue hoodie is sitting on a red mobility scooter inside a museum setting. Nearby, there is an interactive display screen. The background shows a variety of exhibits and display boards.

We are diving headfirst into fall fun! We kicked things off by crafting colorful signs at the library to celebrate the event. Over at The Hub, we brought adorable ghosts to life with watercolor paints!

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A person with glasses and blue headphones is painting with watercolors at a table. They are wearing a WWE t-shirt. Another person is visible in the background.

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A painted glass panel on a wooden stand depicting a tree with bare branches against an orange and brown background, resembling an autumn scene with a sun in the corner. A crumpled cloth lies next to the panel on a wooden table.

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Four watercolor paintings of cute ghost figures wearing pointed hats. Each ghost has a different background color: orange, purple, pink, and orange. A partial view of a keyboard and a green pen are visible nearby.

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A red, hand-painted wooden plaque with "Caroline" written in blue letters, standing on a small wooden base. It's placed on a wooden table, with a turquoise fabric in the background.

The wait is over! Step into our craft sale and discover treasures you will not want to miss. Unique and exciting finds await you.

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Halloween craft sale poster featuring two cartoon ghosts and a carved pumpkin. The event is hosted by Pathfinder and will be held on October 2, from 10 am to 2 pm, at 113 Water St, Plymouth. The background includes spider webs and a tombstone illustration.

Last week, State Street was up to some fun activities; we were working on some lovely beaded necklaces and had a round of BINGO!

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A group of people sits around a table in a communal room, engaged in a craft activity involving colorful beads. The room is decorated with Halloween-themed items like pumpkin cutouts. Artworks and posters are displayed on the walls.

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A person wearing a blue shirt is smiling and helping another person in a pink shirt with a bead project on a table. Colorful beads are spread out on the table. The room is decorated with festive orange and black pumpkin cutouts.

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A person in a pink shirt and glasses sits at a table, conversing with an individual in a wheelchair wearing a blue shirt. The table has a plate filled with colorful beads and some electronic devices. People are visible in the background, sitting at other tables.

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A group of people sitting at a long table playing bingo. Each has a bingo card, and there are colorful chips and toys scattered on the table. Some participants appear focused on their cards, while others are sorting their chips. The setting looks casual and relaxed, likely in a community or recreational center.

Trevor had all the fun at the Zoo last week!

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Picture 1: Two people are taking a selfie under a wooden gazebo. One is wearing sunglasses, and the other is wearing glasses and a cap with "King of Hearts" on it. They are smiling, with a bright outdoor scene in the background.

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A person wearing casual clothing is standing outdoors between large, colorful letters spelling "ZOO." Trees and a sign with information are visible in the background.

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A red panda walks along a wooden beam surrounded by lush green trees and foliage in an outdoor setting.

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A person stands in a narrow, rocky passageway surrounded by lush greenery at the Zoo.

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A red panda is walking along a wooden beam inside a tree-filled enclosure at a zoo. Sunlight filters through the branches, creating a dappled pattern on the ground.

Pathfinder Receives $8,000 Grant from 1st Source Bank Foundation to Support Financial Opportunity Center!

Pathfinder Receives $8,000 Grant from 1st Source Bank Foundation to… HUNTINGTON, IN. Pathfinder has received an $8,000 grant from 1st Source Bank Foundation to support its Financial Opportunity Center (FOC), which provides…

As Direct Support Professionals, there are moments when our work becomes much more than a job. The people we support often become friends, even family. Aliza shares a touching story about someone she cares for who told her that her support felt like a mother's love. These are the experiences that leave a lasting mark on both us and those we care for.

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A collage of smiling individuals, overlaid with text that reads: "DSPs Stories. 'Another heartwarming moment is with an individual I was working with in the house. I picked him up from day program and he gave me a card. This card was a Mother’s Day card. This individual is elderly so his parents had passed a long time ago. This individual told me ‘I know you’re not my mom but you take care of me like mothers do.’ Made me want to cry right there. These are moments that make me never want another job.' - Aliza Bencze.

Laughter is the best medicine, and in this case we can see how contagious someone's laughter can be. Playing Uno and getting pumped up about beating someone is rewarding and suspenseful for us all; April tells us how infectious her opponent's laughter was!

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Collage of multiple individuals smiling, overlaid with text. The title reads 'DSPs Stories.' Below, a quote says, 'I was playing uno with an individual and every time he had a draw four, draw two, skip, he would crack up laughing because he was going to get me. His laughing was infectious and I was cracking up as well. It was a fun several games of uno with him.' -April Rogers.

Beautiful weather calls for a trip to the park

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A person using forearm crutches sits on an adaptive swing in an accessible playground. The swing frame is bright orange, and the ground is covered with rubberized blue and gray surfaces. Trees and playground equipment are visible in the background

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Three individuals are at a playground with colorful geometric climbing structures in blue and orange. One person sits on top of a blue structure, while the other two stand nearby, one touching the structure. The area is outdoors, with a fence and trees visible in the background under a cloudy sky.

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Two individuals sitting and smiling in a playground spinner. One is wearing a green cap with a white clover. The surface around them is made of textured rubber, with a climbing structure visible in the background.

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Two people standing on either side of a bright green seesaw-like playground equipment, smiling. The background includes trees, a swing set, and buildings under a clear blue sky.

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A person is standing outdoors wearing a gray shirt, dark shorts, sneakers, and a blue cap, with a medal around their neck. In the background, steps lead up to a person in a blue outfit and a colorful character resembling Elmo. The setting includes trees and plants.