ADEC’s Paula Holmes takes charge, transforms Day Service at Mishawaka
“She’s a real advocate for the individuals we work with,” Ann Marie said. “She’s done a great job of fulfilling the mission and vision of ADEC for the folks we love so much.”
From the heart: ADEC CEO Donna Belusar salutes direct support professionals
Across the United States, during the week of September 9–15, 2018, we take the opportunity to highlight and say "thank you" to the dedicated and innovative direct support workforce. We, here at ADEC, genuinely honor the compassion and dedication of [...]
Connor Reynolds finds employment at EFP through ADEC
He likes Marvel, Muppets and making things. And, as it turns out, he’s pretty good at making things — like the protective foam packaging that keeps your online purchases safe during delivery. After roughly nine months of job hunting, Connor [...]
ADEC nurses offer compassion in addition to essential medical care to individuals with disabilities
It’s personal connections and patient affection that make it clear this is no ordinary nursing job. Lynn Guthrie walks down a short hallway to one of her favorite patient’s rooms. She’s the longest tenured nurse at ADEC, and many clients [...]
Anne Craft celebrates 20 years at ADEC Industries
Anne Craft first came to work at ADEC because the hours were better than her previous job, but that is not what has kept her here for 20 years. She has remained on #teamADEC because she has found a job [...]
Let’s Be Frank: ADEC’s Annual Celebration to feature keynote by disability advocate Frank Stephens
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Frank Stephens has taken on Ann Coulter on national television and silenced Congress with just five words ("my life is worth living"). On Oct. 25, he will inspire and energize the guests at ADEC's Annual Celebration as the keynote speaker. [...]
Lisa Mort finds a paycheck and a future of possibility at ADEC Industries
Today, at ADEC Industries, Lisa earns a regular paycheck. But beyond the paycheck, Lisa also has built a strong social network as her co-workers turned into friends (and a boyfriend).
Cheryl Lashmit defies the odds and finds a life of dignity with ADEC
Cheryl was told she would only celebrate one or two birthdays at most, so those close to her help her celebrate each year of defying the odds in big ways.
‘We gotta get out of here’: Kenny Minor reclaims a life of his own with ADEC
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]When his next-door neighbor was murdered in his own home during a drug deal gone wrong, ADEC client Kenny Minor decided it was time to move. Kenny, who moved with his mother and brother to Elkhart from Kentucky, lived on [...]
#teamADEC takes on the 2018 Elkhart County 4-H Fair for annual employee appreciation event
With more than 1,000 people to serve in 21 locations across Elkhart and St. Joseph counties, it is no wonder that ADEC employs about 400 people at any given time. Learn more about #teamADEC.
