Guest bloggers write about the challenges and joys they face as parents, siblings, grandparents or other family relations to children and adults living with the challenges of disabilities.

ADEC Flies Past Ride-A-Bike Fundraising Goal

2016-05-27T14:18:16-04:00May 27th, 2016|A Life of Their Own, Community, Families, News|

People with disabilities mounted their bicycles alongside the community members who support them on Saturday morning, kicking off the 44th annual Ride-A-Bike for ADEC together. This year's ride has already raised more than $50,000, a 36 percent increase over 2015 totals — and [...]

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Parents Approach Waiver Changes with Fear, Trepidation

2015-09-21T16:33:47-04:00September 21st, 2015|A Life of Their Own, Families, News|

When the family of someone with a disability hears rumors of change to their Community Integration Habilitation (CIH) waiver services, the first response is fear.  This daunting fear and confusion drove an emotional CIH Transform Town Hall Meeting in South Bend [...]

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Parents find answers at Transition Resource Fair

2015-09-18T17:01:27-04:00September 18th, 2015|A Life of Their Own, Families, News|

Parents took advantage of a rare opportunity to meet with disability service providers from state, federal and local agencies all gathered in one place Saturday, Sept. 12, for a Transition Resource Fair at Indiana University South Bend. “It’s amazingly resourceful for [...]

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Ruth Yankey Celebrates 25 Years with ADEC

2023-02-12T19:50:15-05:00July 22nd, 2015|Dignity, Direct Support, Employment, Families, News|

When Ruth Yankey came to work for ADEC 25 years ago, she was just looking for a job that offered insurance for her family. “Then it went from there – the rest is history,” Ruth said with a smile. Now [...]

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ADEC Celebrates Top Ride-A-Bike Fundraisers

2023-02-12T19:24:09-05:00June 19th, 2015|A Life of Their Own, Community, Dignity, Families, News|

Tom Nickel is on a roll. He works hard to keep the faith and keep the momentum going for ADEC. Tom raised more than $5,000 in donations for the 43rd annual ADEC Ride-A-Bike May 16, making him the Top Adult [...]

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David’s Run for Autism Coming Up May 2

2015-04-17T17:05:22-04:00April 17th, 2015|A Life of Their Own, Community, Dignity, Families, First Person, News|

  - click here for the David's Run for Autism Registration form - It all started with a pair of socks. Noah Price, 16, a runner on the track team at NorthWood High School, noticed when teammates and others donned pink [...]

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“Keep the beat going strong in heaven, Mark”

2023-02-12T17:04:57-05:00June 16th, 2014|A Life of Their Own, Community, Dignity, Direct Support, Families, Uncategorized|

Music sang through Mark Cox’s genes. The son of a musician, he enjoyed music with a passion unmatched by most. Mark’s brother, a bass player from Chicago, visited him recently at ADEC’s Adult Habilitation center in Bristol, IN, where Mark [...]

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