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

KETCH

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

dow a persons many capabilities. To meet our mission KETCH provides a wide array of services to help each person become as successful as possible.

07/04/2025

Happy 4th of July!

In celebration of Independence Day, KETCH’s office and day programs will be closed on Friday, July 4th. We hope everyone has a safe and joyful holiday filled with family, friends, and fireworks!

We will resume normal operations on Monday, July 7th.

Thank you and have a wonderful 4th of July!

07/02/2025

Check out our new Husqvarna Z242F Special Edition 42" Zero-Turn Riding Mower!

Thanks to Milton Ivy, who led the fundraising effort with the Iola Elks Lodge, we were able to make this exciting addition. We are incredibly grateful for their support of KETCH.

06/17/2025

Attention: Due to inclement weather, all Day Programs will be closed TODAY, Tuesday, June 17, 2025. We will follow the Unplanned Facility Closure protocol:

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

Non-Essential Staff: Contact your supervisor for a delayed start time.

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

Stay safe, everyone!

06/09/2025

AND THE WINNERS ARE…

People’s Choice Awards
1st Place – Jumbo's Beef & Brews
2nd Place – Southeast Carryout
3rd Place – TopGolf

Judge’s Choice Awards
1st Place – Southeast Carryout
2nd Place – Sharky’s Island Bites
3rd Place – INTRUST Bank Arena

Thank you to all our incredible participants and guests for making Burger Battle 2025 such a success! We’re beyond grateful for your support and can’t wait to see you next year!

Your participation helps support KETCH (Kansas Elks Training Center for the Handicapped), a nonprofit dedicated to empowering adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live with independence and dignity. Every burger bite you took helped make a difference!

06/04/2025

The countdown is ON!

Burger Battle 2025 is THIS SATURDAY and we can’t wait to see YOU there!

Come hungry and ready to vote for your favorite burger, check out the car show, shop local vendors, and support an amazing cause — empowering adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities through KETCH!

Saturday, June 7
Capitol Federal Amphitheater in Andover, KS
VIP Entry: 4 PM | GA Entry: 5 PM

Don’t forget your tickets! https://buff.ly/CPStLdC

Tag your burger crew and let us know which restaurant you’re rooting for!

05/26/2025

In observance of Memorial Day, our office and programs are closed today. We honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.

We will resume normal operations tomorrow.

05/19/2025

A big THANK YOU to Senior Care Pharmacy for being our Everything But the Kitchen Sink Sponsor for the 2025 KETCH Burger Battle!

Your support helps make this event possible and directly supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through KETCH. We couldn’t do it without amazing community partners like you!

Saturday, June 7, 2025
Capitol Federal Amphitheater, Andover, KS
Tickets & event details: www.ketch.org/burgerbattle

Come hungry, support local, and celebrate a great cause!

05/12/2025

We’re thrilled to welcome Topgolf as a competitor in the 2025 KETCH Burger Battle!
Join us Saturday, June 7th 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/burgerbattle and come cheer on Topgolf and all our incredible competitors!

05/09/2025

The 119th Annual Convention of the Kansas Elks Association was a truly special weekend at KETCH! We were honored to welcome Doug Shiefer, National Leader of the Elks, his wife Julia, and members of the Kansas Elks Association as they toured our incredible WORK program and met many of the amazing individuals we serve.

A highlight of the weekend was our annual celebration on Friday, May 2nd, where we recognized a remarkable group of individuals for their hard work and accomplishments over the past year. Surrounded by Elks members, family members and guardians, community supporters, and their peers, they were celebrated for their dedication, perseverance, and success.

We are incredibly thankful for the continued support from the Elks, our generous donors and sponsors, and our dedicated KETCH staff who make it all possible. Our heartfelt thanks go out to the Kansas Elks Association for their generous donation this year! Your belief in our mission empowers lives every day! Thank you!

05/07/2025

Huge THANK YOU to Milton and friends for your generous donation of a mower! Your kindness will help us keep our grounds beautiful and well-maintained, and we are truly grateful for your support. We appreciate you!

05/05/2025

Let’s give a HUGE round of applause to our Triple Cheeseburger sponsor, Learjet Employees Care Fund!

Your incredible support means the world to us and the people we serve at KETCH. From delicious bites to powerful impact, you're helping create a one-of-a-kind experience at Burger Battle 2025. We couldn't do it without you—thank you for going above and beyond!

Get your tickets now and be part of the excitement: www.ketch.org/burgerbattle!

05/02/2025

With our newest supply of products from Simply Hygiene, our inventory is now neatly organized and ready to quickly pull essential supplies for individuals in our residential program!

Thanks to Simply Hygiene’s incredible support, our persons served and homes are able to save significantly on essential items.

We are so grateful for their partnership and the positive impact they make in the lives of those we serve!

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Wichita, KS

Opening Hours

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

Website

http://www.ketch.org/

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Our Story

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.