One of ADEC’s core values is to give the individuals we serve a life of their own with the right to make their own choices, pursue their passions, learn new skills, develop healthy personal relationships and make a positive contribution to their communities.

ADEC Awarded Contract to Provide Pre-Employment Transition Services to South Bend Schools

2024-07-19T08:28:41-04:00July 17th, 2024|A Life of Their Own, Community, Employment, Families|

ADEC has been awarded a contract to provide Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) for several high schools in St. Joseph County, starting in October of the 2024-2025 school year. These services are designed for students with disabilities between the ages of 14 [...]

THOR’s Day of Volunteering at ADEC’s Summer Camp

2024-07-11T14:34:04-04:00July 11th, 2024|A Life of Their Own, Community, News|

When summer rolls around, the Michiana area buzzes with excitement, especially at ADEC’s Summer Camp- a place of joy and learning for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This full-summer program, one of the few in the region, offers a vibrant [...]

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The First Gaining Grounds Internship Graduate

2024-07-08T13:35:20-04:00July 8th, 2024|A Life of Their Own, Community, Dignity, Employment|

June 28th, 2024, marked a historic and heartwarming day at ADEC’s Gaining Grounds Coffee House. The air was filled with excitement and pride as we celebrated the graduation of our first intern, Catalina, from the Gaining Grounds internship program. This [...]

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A Slam Dunk of a Season: The Silver Bullets 23-24 Season

2024-04-02T15:50:07-04:00March 18th, 2024|A Life of Their Own, Community, Dignity|

The Silver Bullets are more than just a basketball team; with a team of 54 dynamic players, backed by the infectious energy of 10 cheerleaders, 8 dedicated event staff, passionate coaches, and supportive ADEC staff, they were united by a [...]

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Celebrating Developmental Disability Awareness Month: Honoring the Values of ADEC

2024-03-05T09:18:41-05:00February 23rd, 2024|A Life of Their Own, Community, Dignity, Employment, Uncategorized|

MAKE A DONATION As March unfolds, we embark on a journey of celebration and advocacy for Developmental Disability Awareness Month. At ADEC, we stand dedicated to advocating for and serving individuals [...]

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2023’s Successful Wish List

2024-01-10T13:18:40-05:00January 5th, 2024|A Life of Their Own, Community, Dignity, Uncategorized|

The 2023 Wish List program has officially concluded, marking a remarkable year filled with joy and excitement! This Christmas, 140 individuals were excited to receive over 420 gifts, thanks to the generosity of our amazing elves. The participation of familiar faces, [...]

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