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Transitioning to Residential Care at ADEC
Transitioning to Residential Care at ADEC

Transitioning to Residential Care at ADEC

rehrerc2023-09-19T09:26:13-04:00September 19th, 2023|A Life of Their Own, Dignity, Families, Uncategorized|

Jonny is a force of nature. Described by those who know him as very energetic and hyperactive, he has an uncanny ability to light up any room he enters. Jonny knows how to get the party started and how to [...]

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Celebrating Creativity: The Return of the ADEC T-Shirt
Celebrating Creativity: The Return of the ADEC T-Shirt

Celebrating Creativity: The Return of the ADEC T-Shirt

rehrerc2023-08-17T13:03:42-04:00August 17th, 2023|A Life of Their Own, Community, News|

Many of you have had the honor of meeting Charlie, a dear friend of ADEC who attended ADEC’s Goshen Day Service and Group Home. When meeting Charlie, he may have seemed shy and quiet, but talking to him about cars, [...]

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Bridging Joy and Community: Middlebury Day Program’s Party with Greencroft
Bridging Joy and Community: Middlebury Day Program’s Party with Greencroft

Bridging Joy and Community: Middlebury Day Program’s Party with Greencroft

rehrerc2023-08-15T16:22:12-04:00August 15th, 2023|A Life of Their Own, Community|

We’ve got some exciting news to share about how a volunteer experience turned into a field day event filled with laughter and joy. So, get ready to relive the fun as we take you through the highlights of an unforgettable [...]

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Unleashing Adventure and Friendship: ADEC’s 2023 Summer Camp
Unleashing Adventure and Friendship: ADEC’s 2023 Summer Camp

Unleashing Adventure and Friendship: ADEC’s 2023 Summer Camp

rehrerc2023-08-09T15:19:24-04:00August 9th, 2023|Community, Families|

Friendships were made, adventures were had, and hilarious moments were shared at ADEC Summer Camp 2023! Individuals aged 6-22 had the opportunity to take part in one of the only summer camps in the Michiana area that serves individuals with [...]

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Goshen News Sports Editor Covers Silver Bullet’s 1st Game with Grand Design
Goshen News Sports Editor Covers Silver Bullet’s 1st Game with Grand Design

Goshen News Sports Editor Covers Silver Bullet’s 1st Game with Grand Design

christmasz2023-03-13T08:52:00-04:00March 13th, 2023|A Life of Their Own, Community, Dignity, DSPs, History, News|

Goshen News 3/9/23 BRISTOL — Smiles were to be had on everyone’s face inside Bristol Elementary School Wednesday as the ADEC basketball team, named the “Silver Bullets”, returned after a near-four-year hiatus. More than 70 members of the ADEC community [...]

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ADEC Celebrates Developmental Disability Awareness Month
ADEC Celebrates Developmental Disability Awareness Month

ADEC Celebrates Developmental Disability Awareness Month

christmasz2023-03-20T14:15:29-04:00March 2nd, 2023|A Life of Their Own, Community, Dignity, Employment, News|

Developmental disabilities are a group of conditions caused by an impairment in physical, learning, language, or behavior areas that may impact a person’s day-to-day functioning and will usually last throughout their lifetime. ADEC has [...]

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ADEC’s Plaza Day Program Hosts 80’s Themed Valentine’s Dance
ADEC’s Plaza Day Program Hosts 80’s Themed Valentine’s Dance

ADEC’s Plaza Day Program Hosts 80’s Themed Valentine’s Dance

christmasz2023-02-17T14:17:00-05:00February 17th, 2023|A Life of Their Own, Community, Dignity, DSPs, History, News|

On Tuesday, Feb. 14th, ADEC's Plaza Day Program, located in Downtown Elkhart, hosted an amazing Valentine's Day Dance for ADEC clients and their staff. It was 80's themed, and it was totally tubular. The decorations were rad, the snacks were [...]

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ADEC Self-Advocates Visit the Indiana State House
ADEC Self-Advocates Visit the Indiana State House

ADEC Self-Advocates Visit the Indiana State House

christmasz2023-02-17T11:16:39-05:00February 17th, 2023|A Life of Their Own, Community, Dignity, History, News|

On February 14th, members of The Arc of Indiana and Self-Advocates of Indiana, along with some of ADEC’s own, once again participated in The Arc’s yearly ‘Have a Heart for the Arc’ day. Attendees of the trip representing ADEC and [...]

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February is International Recreational Therapy Month
February is International Recreational Therapy Month

February is International Recreational Therapy Month

christmasz2023-02-13T11:18:49-05:00February 10th, 2023|A Life of Their Own, Community, Dignity, Employment, History, News|

February is a wonderful opportunity for we at ADEC to raise awareness about Recreational Therapy: what it is, what it does, and why Recreational Therapists deserve to be celebrated, along with the individuals who work hard to [...]

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ADEC’S SILVER BULLETS MAKE A COMEBACK
ADEC’S SILVER BULLETS MAKE A COMEBACK

ADEC’S SILVER BULLETS MAKE A COMEBACK

christmasz2023-01-30T12:49:23-05:00January 30th, 2023|A Life of Their Own, Community, Dignity, DSPs, Employment, History, News|

At first it was just idle what-ifs? And then people began to really get excited about the possibility... and then interest just exploded and the idea to maybe start up ADEC's inactive basketball team again became a reality. It went [...]

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