On Wednesday, August 24th, 2022, ADEC was proud to host a Release & Listening Party for the new Podcast, “Expert Tips By ADEC Self-Advocates.” Debuting on most streaming platforms this week, the new podcast is hosted by Emily, an attendee [...]
Emily is the host of ADEC's new podcast, Expert Tips from ADEC Self-Advocates, and to do some promotion before tomorrow's official release, Emily was able to do an interview with Corey Mann at Pulse FM. If you missed it when [...]
In August 2022, ADEC is kicking off a new podcast, "Expert Tips from ADEC Self-Advocates." It's about living your best life with a disability, featuring advice or experiences directly from some of our ADEC Self-Advocates, and hosted by Emily, the [...]
Self-advocacy means: You are able to tell people about your thoughts and feelings. You are able to ask for what you need and want. You know your rights and you speak up for your rights. You are able to [...]
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 [...]
