KETCH Our mission is to help people with disabilities live and work in the community.

Since our beginning in 1964 the Kansas Elks Training Center for the Handicapped, Inc. (KETCH) has stood as a leader in the rehabilitation industry, serving more than 30,000 individuals with disabilities. Much has changed since then, but one thing remains the same—our commitment to help people with disabilities live and work in the community. We believe that a persons disability should not overshadow a persons many capabilities. To meet our mission KETCH provides a wide array of services to help each person become as successful as possible.

A big thank you to our Everything But The Kitchen Sink sponsor, Guardian Pharmacy Services! Your support helps make the ...
03/10/2026

A big thank you to our Everything But The Kitchen Sink sponsor, Guardian Pharmacy Services! Your support helps make the KETCH Burger Battle 2026 possible, and we are so grateful to have you on board. Thanks for standing with us to empower adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities through every bite!

Don’t forget to grab your tickets now at www.ketch.org/events.

We’re thrilled to welcome Jumbo's Beef & Brew as our first competitor in the 2026 KETCH Burger Battle! Join us Saturday,...
03/10/2026

We’re thrilled to welcome Jumbo's Beef & Brew as our first competitor in the 2026 KETCH Burger Battle! Join us Saturday, June 13th at the Capitol Federal Amphitheater in Andover for a night of amazing burgers, local favorites, and community fun — all to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through KETCH.

Don’t forget to grab your tickets at www.ketch.org/events and come cheer on Jumbo's Beef and Brews!

03/09/2026
Thank you to the Chanute Elks Lodge 806 for being a major help in getting us a new carpet extractor! This is an importan...
02/27/2026

Thank you to the Chanute Elks Lodge 806 for being a major help in getting us a new carpet extractor! This is an important tool for helping to maintain our locations at a lower cost, and we’re incredibly grateful to now have this tool!

The AbilityPoint hosted their first themed dance of the year, and KETCH joined in on the fun. The Valentine's Day dance ...
02/20/2026

The AbilityPoint hosted their first themed dance of the year, and KETCH joined in on the fun. The Valentine's Day dance was a sweet event, and everyone had a great time together!

Congratulations to Elissia! Not only did she predict the Super Bowl winners, but her name was drawn from among the Seatt...
02/10/2026

Congratulations to Elissia! Not only did she predict the Super Bowl winners, but her name was drawn from among the Seattle Seahawks guesses during our Pre-Super Bowl lunch! Her reward? A king-sized candy bar and all the bragging rights of predicting the winning team!

On Saturday, volunteers from Wichita State University and United Way of the Plains "Wu's Big Event" joined our Facilitie...
02/09/2026

On Saturday, volunteers from Wichita State University and United Way of the Plains "Wu's Big Event" joined our Facilities Manager to completely refresh the PACE 2 program! This new coat of paint is a welcome change for the program’s environment!

Thank you to everyone who volunteered. Your willingness to volunteer was essential to move this improvement forward, and helps KETCH provide a supportive and positive environment for persons served and their staff.

Who’s ready for the Super Bowl? KETCH is! And we celebrated with a Pre-Super Bowl lunch; chili dogs, nachos, and plenty ...
02/06/2026

Who’s ready for the Super Bowl? KETCH is! And we celebrated with a Pre-Super Bowl lunch; chili dogs, nachos, and plenty of pop! We also made predictions for who will win this Sunday. Which team do you think will come out on top?

Valentine's Day is coming!  Whether the festivities are in the programs or in the offices, we love to decorate for the h...
02/04/2026

Valentine's Day is coming! Whether the festivities are in the programs or in the offices, we love to decorate for the holidays. Here's a sample of holiday cheer!

What are you planning on doing this Valentines Day?

While Devon is a fan of basketball and playing on his Special Olympics team, he is also known as the king of the dance f...
01/26/2026

While Devon is a fan of basketball and playing on his Special Olympics team, he is also known as the king of the dance floor and loves to attend The AbilityPoint dances.

When he’s not cutting a rug at Club Rodeo, practicing his basketball skills is his preferred activity with his teammates.

Attention: Due to inclement weather, all Day Programs will be closed TOMORROW, Monday, Jan 26, 2026. We will follow the ...
01/25/2026

Attention: Due to inclement weather, all Day Programs will be closed TOMORROW, Monday, Jan 26, 2026. We will follow the Unplanned Facility Closure protocol:

Direct Care Staff: Please report to your assigned Community Living sites.

Office Staff: Report to KETCH.

If you have any questions, please reach out to your supervisor.

Stay safe, everyone!

Thank you, Reddi Industries, Inc, for hosting several of our own basketball stars as they practice with their Special Ol...
01/21/2026

Thank you, Reddi Industries, Inc, for hosting several of our own basketball stars as they practice with their Special Olympic Basketball teams! We were able to use one of these practices to catch up with Philip.

When he's not volunteering in the concession stand at WSU, he's displaying his famous 3-pointer during these practices. Wish him luck in the upcoming regionals!

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1006 E Waterman Street
Wichita, KS
67211

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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Since our beginning in 1964 the Kansas Elks Training Center for the Handicapped, Inc. (KETCH) has stood as a leader in the rehabilitation industry, serving more than 30,000 individuals with disabilities. Much has changed since then, but one thing remains the same—our commitment to help people with disabilities live and work in the community. Our mission is to promote independence for persons with disabilities through innovative learning experiences that support their choice for living, working and playing in the community. We believe that a persons disability should not overshadow a persons many capabilities. To meet our mission KETCH provides a wide array of services to help each person reach their highest potential.