THE WRAP-UP OF PICTURE POSSIBILITIES While 2022 was only the third year of our annual Picture Possibilities fundraiser, we at ADEC started the month of July off with high hopes. This year we had more sponsors, more businesses interested [...]
On Saturday, July 30th, ADEC turned Elkhart Civic Plaza into a true celebration space! From 11-3 we welcomed volunteers, staff, clients, family, friends, and the public to celebrate the culmination of our month-long 2022 fundraiser, Picture Possibilities. Food trucks, free [...]
Art by ADEC recently hired a new curator to work with clients within ADEC's art programs and to curate the Art by ADEC Gallery inside the Bristol location, right next to the Gaining Grounds coffee shop. Her name is Lydia [...]
ADEC is celebrating our 70th year in 2022, and one of the ways we’re celebrating is with an event at Wellfield Botanic Garden to recognize and show our appreciation to our staff. In addition to free admission for our staff, [...]
THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT CELEBRATES 32 YEARS The ADA, or Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law on July 26th, 1990, by President George H.W. Bush. The civil rights law was an historic win for the community of [...]
Monday was Disability Day at the Elkhart County 4H Fair in Goshen! For part of the day, music is lowered and rides are slowed down so that everyone can have a chance to participate and have fun. The weather was [...]
It’s now been two months since the beginning of the Gaining Grounds paid Internship program kicked off, and the first intern, Megie graciously agreed to answer a few questions about her experience so far. Q: Megie, have you ever had [...]
The Creekside Church of the Brethren received a grant from the Lilly Endowment Fund a few years ago that allows them to purchase supplies to create container gardens that they then donate to ADEC Supported Living clients. According to Cary [...]
Zach, Froggy 102.7: We're talking with the president and CEO of Thor industries, Bob Martin, about ADEC. And can you tell us a little bit about your background and how you came to know about ADEC? Bob Martin: [...]
GAINING GROUNDS 1ST ANNUAL CRAFT BAZAAR hosted by ADEC Where: Gaining Grounds Conference Center at the ADEC Main Administration Building | 19670 State Road 120, Bristol, IN. 46507 When: Saturday, September 17th, 2022, from 9:00 am – 3:00pm |Free Admission [...]
