Guest bloggers write about the challenges and joys they face as parents, siblings, grandparents or other family relations to children and adults living with the challenges of disabilities.

Transitioning to Residential Care at ADEC

2023-09-19T09:26:13-04:00September 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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Unleashing Adventure and Friendship: ADEC’s 2023 Summer Camp

2023-12-22T09:15:15-05:00August 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 intellectual [...]

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A Cheerful and Successful Wish List 2022!

2022-12-30T11:12:50-05:00December 30th, 2022|A Life of Their Own, Community, Dignity, DSPs, Families, News, Uncategorized|

Wish List 2022 is in the books, folks! And what a year it was: 113 clients received over 400 gifts this Christmas because of our generous Elves. There are many individuals and groups of people from our communities who can [...]

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ADEC Featured on ABC 57’s Holiday Heroes Segment

2022-12-14T12:46:35-05:00December 14th, 2022|A Life of Their Own, Administration, Community, Dignity, Direct Support, Employment, Families, News|

This holiday month gave ADEC an unexpected but wonderful gift! ADEC was featured in a series called Holiday Heroes, produced by ABC 57's journalist Summer Horan. The segment was informative and wonderfully done, and we are so grateful to have [...]

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Self-Advocates of ADEC Host Presentation on Voting

2022-09-21T16:31:25-04:00September 21st, 2022|A Life of Their Own, Community, Dignity, Families, History, News|

During a recent Self-Advocates of ADEC meeting, participants expressed interest in learning more about their rights when it comes to voting in Indiana. The group worked with Self-Advocates of Indiana and Leah Grandy from Indiana Disability Rights to arrange a day for Leah to come give [...]

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Flowers for Wayne: An Art By ADEC Project Honoring a Lost Loved One

2022-08-26T16:33:19-04:00August 26th, 2022|Community, Direct Support, Families, News|

The ADEC Day Program, located in The Shoots building in Downtown Goshen, serves individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities with a variety of optional and engaging activities: painting, ceramics, cooking, games, computers and more. Ruth Yankey, a long-time and much-loved [...]

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ADEC Hosts Podcast Release/Listening Party for: “Expert Tips By ADEC Self-Advocates”

2022-08-26T15:42:03-04:00August 26th, 2022|A Life of Their Own, Community, Dignity, Employment, Families, History, News|

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 [...]

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Picture Possibilities at the Plaza

2022-08-05T13:37:13-04:00August 4th, 2022|A Life of Their Own, Administration, Community, Dignity, Direct Support, Families, News|

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 [...]

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ADEC’s Employee Appreciation Day at Wellfield Botanic Gardens

2022-07-29T12:51:08-04:00July 29th, 2022|Administration, Community, Direct Support, Employment, Families, News|

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, [...]

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