Wabash Center (WC)
The EPICS WC team designs and develops devices that enable new tasks or enhance the productivity, safety, and efficiency of patrons and employees of the Wabash Center, many of whom have disabilities.
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Website: https://www.linkedin.com/company/epics-wc
Contact Information: epics-wc@ecn.purdue.edu
Description: The WC team designs and develops devices that enable new tasks or enhance the productivity, safety, and efficiency of WC employees, many of whom have disabilities.
Partners: Wabash Center https://www.wabashcenter.com/
Facts: Began in Fall 1998. Was WCGI until Jul 2018, when it was renamed WC to reflect change in name of one of the partner's group (WC Enterprise Services was WC Greenbush Industries) and to reflect projects for other groups within WC.
Mission: The WC team designs and develops devices that enable new tasks or enhance the productivity, safety, and efficiency of WC employees, many of whom have disabilities.
Technologies: Electronics, materials, electromechanical devices, ergonomics, manufacturing processes.
Disciplines: Civil Education IE ME MDE HHS Polytech
Impact: Job experience and employment opportunities for adults with disabilities.
Area: Access and Abilities
Division: 32
Schedule: Fridays 1:30 - 3:20pm