ADEC concludes employment workshop series with job fair

2017-07-28T11:40:17-04:00July 28th, 2017|Employment|

As the unemployment rate continues to drop in Elkhart County, ADEC works to help employers meet their staffing needs by welcoming people with disabilities into the workplace. To make this a smooth process for both businesses and ADEC clients, ADEC Community [...]

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In pursuing his vocation, client enjoys the A-D-E-C in ADEC

2017-04-14T10:22:49-04:00April 14th, 2017|Employment|

Chris Lawson pays meticulous attention to detail. Each year, he picks out colors for his birthday celebration in July. This year, his theme is “strawberry red” and “white like a cloud.” As I talked with Chris, he detailed each of the [...]

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ADEC’s Project SEARCH celebrates halfway mark with Open House

2017-01-20T13:51:33-05:00January 20th, 2017|Employment|

The students of ADEC’s 2016-17 Project SEARCH class celebrated reaching the program’s halfway mark this month by hosting an Open House to show off their progress. The highlight of the Open House was talking with Deric and Kayla, two best friends [...]

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ADEC client finds encouragement, empowerment at work

2016-12-02T11:09:49-05:00December 2nd, 2016|Employment, News|

When Patricia Lepe grows up, she wants to be an artist at Cartoon Network. A senior at Concord High School, Patricia looks forward to graduating in the spring and moving to California to learn more about art and work toward her [...]

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The “E” in ADEC stands for employment

2016-09-02T10:37:04-04:00September 2nd, 2016|Employment|

The My ADEC Story series continues with this entry from Sara Howard, Senior Manager of Community Employment. // Photo by Rod Tackett Did you know that the “E” in ADEC stands for employment? Employment is one of ADEC’s core values. ADEC [...]

Dion McField Lands Dream Job

2016-07-22T10:10:30-04:00July 22nd, 2016|A Life of Their Own, Employment|

A few Saturdays ago, Dion McField treated his roommates to coffee and cinnamon rolls at the Electric Brew in Elkhart. While they enjoyed their breakfast, Dion gave the guys a tour, proudly showing them his lists and describing the tasks he [...]

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My ADEC Story: Jennifer Olson

2016-06-24T09:52:21-04:00June 24th, 2016|Community, Dignity, Direct Support, Employment, News|

The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines a disability as the condition of being unable to do things in the normal way. Well, based on that definition, each and every one of us has a disability. You cannot spell disability, without the root word, [...]

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ADEC Partners with City of Elkhart to Provide Job Shadowing Opportunities to Adults with Disabilities

2016-06-17T15:10:11-04:00June 17th, 2016|Employment, News|

Like so many other college students, Dylan Eberly hasn't decided on a major or career to pursue quite yet. But thanks to a new partnership between the City of Elkhart and ADEC, he has a better idea of what he wants [...]

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Bright Futures for Project SEARCH Graduates

2016-06-10T10:09:50-04:00June 10th, 2016|A Life of Their Own, Employment, News|

Mauricio (L) and Josh (R) at Project SEARCH graduation. Marcus was unable to attend because he had to work (the best excuse at a Project SEARCH event!). Confidence and excitement for the future filled the room as eight bright eyed students [...]

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