A core value for all ADEC staff is to respect the dignity of the individuals we serve and to protect them from exploitation and abuse.
During a memorial service Friday afternoon, John Ellinger (pictured above in 2013 with Paula Shively) was remembered as a big man with an even bigger heart, a gentle giant who left an imprint on the lives of everyone he met. "He set [...]
Editor’s Note: Kevin Boyer, pictured above on the right with Kyle Hankins and Chacriyar Chhuon at the Annual Recognition Banquet, stepped down as ADEC’s Board Chair in September after 10 years of service, including holding each office on the board. We are all grateful for Kevin’s [...]
ELKHART — When Chacriyar Chhuon and Kyle Hankins participate as a team over several hours in the Chicago Marathon’s newly added wheelchair duo division Sunday, there will be one thing that Chhuon hopes Hankins doesn’t ask him. Read the whole Elkhart Truth story [...]
Congratulations to ADEC's newest statesman! Nate Griffey won the election and joined Ritchie Mann as a board member for this district at the Self-Advocates of Indiana conference on Wednesday Sept. 16. Nate will serve a three-year term, and he'll be eligible [...]
ADEC Activities Coordinator Becky Curtis received a huge surprise Wednesday at the DSPIN/SAI lunch in Indianapolis when she was recognized for her work in advocacy with the Self-Advocates of Indiana. ADEC Residential Director Brenda Falcone said this of Becky's recognition, "This [...]
Sara Kealy, ADEC’s Human Rights Officer, tries her best to have fun while encouraging staff to keep an eye out for abuse, neglect and exploitation. “I see negativity as an opportunity for growth and advancement, to do better next time,” Sara [...]
Next week promises to be a busy week for many at ADEC. The annual Direct Support Professionals of Indiana (DSPIN) Conference takes place in Indianapolis, running concurrently with a Self-Advocates of Indiana (SAI) Conference. ADEC staff and consumers are contributing significantly [...]
When Sam Hooley, Med-Flex at Ashley Court, came to ADEC 25 years ago, he was just looking for a job, but after several well-meaning pushes from his supervisors, he found a career. Sam had just moved back from living in Kansas, [...]
Click HERE for the full-size flyer. Graduating from high school is a big step for any student. What comes next? More Education? A job? Free time at home? The questions may be overwhelming. For students with disabilities and their families, the [...]
ADEC client and case coordinator teaming up for Chicago Marathon run. Kyle Hankins will be pushed along the course by Chacriyar Chhuon. The two will be one of only six Duo Teams in the marathon. Read more in this story from The [...]
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