Gaining Grounds Conference Center to Host Craft Bazaar in September

2022-08-17T13:50:26-04:00July 14th, 2022|Community, News|

GAINING GROUNDS 1ST ANNUAL CRAFT BAZAAR hosted by ADEC Gaining Grounds is hosting its 1st Annual Craft Bazaar on Sat. Sept. 17th from 9-3 in our Conference Center space at the ADEC Main Administration Building at 19670 State Road 120, [...]

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In July, ADEC is all about “Picture Possibilities.”

2022-07-14T13:00:41-04:00July 14th, 2022|A Life of Their Own, Community, Dignity, News|

ADEC is proud to announce our annual fundraiser. This year, July 2022, is our third year of “Picture Possibilities” – named that because it features photos and videos on social media, but also because it inspires those we serve, and [...]

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ADEC Day Programs are Charting The Life Course and Turning Their Dreams into Art

2022-08-04T12:51:13-04:00July 2nd, 2022|A Life of Their Own, Community, Dignity, News|

People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) and anyone who loves them, supports them, or provides services for them, have long struggled against prejudice and the tendency of others, including government entities, to make decisions FOR them instead of WITH [...]

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ADEC Group Home Residents Visit Four Winds Field for a South Bend Cubs Game

2022-07-01T08:44:50-04:00June 30th, 2022|A Life of Their Own, Community, Dignity, News|

On Sunday, June 26th, more than 100 ADEC Group Home residents and staff were able to attend the South Bend Cubs game and also enjoy a lunch buffet in the picnic area, and pictures with dinosaurs for Dino Day! The [...]

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You Can Travel with Disabilities (or Lisa’s Disney World Dream Vacation)

2022-12-29T11:25:48-05:00May 31st, 2022|A Life of Their Own, Community, Dignity, News|

A VACATION DREAM COME TRUE Lisa has been dreaming of a trip to Disney World most of her life. She had never been to Florida before, and she’d never been on a plane. Lisa is an adult with disabilities who [...]

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ADEC Industries revamps with the future in mind

2019-04-09T12:23:41-04:00April 9th, 2019|Employment, Uncategorized|

ADEC Industries has been a manufacturing staple in Elkhart County for decades, and when change comes, ADEC adapts and thrives. With Senior Manager Mike Clauss officially retiring in late May, a few employees are taking on different jobs in the [...]

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Art by ADEC to be on display at Maker’s Market

2019-04-03T12:10:54-04:00April 3rd, 2019|A Life of Their Own, Community|

Anyone attending the Michiana Maker's Market this spring will have a wide variety of Art by ADEC items they can purchase. On Friday, April 12 from 4-9 P.M. and Saturday, April 13 from 9 A.M.- 4 P.M., guests at CENTER Six [...]

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ADEC’s “March to Vote” pushes to teach, register individuals

2019-03-28T09:35:14-04:00March 28th, 2019|A Life of Their Own, Community, News|

This is a blog by David Polaski   Flip through one of ADEC’s new “Your Individual Rights” booklets and toward the end, you’ll find a seldom talked-about right. “You have the right to learn how to register to vote and vote.” [...]

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Independence in reach for Ted Robinson thanks to ADEC’s community employment program

2019-03-21T08:49:30-04:00March 21st, 2019|A Life of Their Own, Employment|

There is no way to miss Ted Robinson when walking into Mishawaka’s Best Western. He looks every bit of the “seven feet tall and not an inch shorter” he claims to be. His unusual height is an advantage as an assistant [...]

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For 30 years, ADEC’s Kelly Murphy brings life and love to her clients

2018-11-30T11:14:07-05:00November 30th, 2018|Direct Support|

As Kelly Murphy sits at a table in the corner of The Trolley Café at the Old Bag Factory, she thinks about her 30 years with ADEC. A look spreads across her face, a smile that looks both incredulous and full [...]

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