Congrats, Becky!

2015-09-21T17:21:51-04:00September 21st, 2015|Dignity|

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 [...]

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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COMIC RELIEF: Roxanne West, who works at ADEC Industries, drew this cartoon about payday.

2015-09-15T15:25:58-04:00September 15th, 2015|A Life of Their Own, Employment|

                                     

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What Does a Human Rights Officer Do?

2015-09-11T15:49:36-04:00September 11th, 2015|Administration, Dignity, Direct Support|

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 [...]

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ADEC Heads to Indy

2015-09-11T15:34:00-04:00September 11th, 2015|Dignity, News|

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 [...]

Yar and Kyle teaming up for Chicago Marathon

2015-09-01T16:52:57-04:00September 1st, 2015|A Life of Their Own, Dignity, Direct Support, News|

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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