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

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

rehrerc2024-07-19T08:28:41-04:00July 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 [...]

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ADEC’s Summer Camp 2024
ADEC’s Summer Camp 2024

ADEC’s Summer Camp 2024

rehrerc2024-07-22T15:45:41-04:00July 11th, 2024|A Life of Their Own, Community, Families|

Campers have been having a blast during summer camp, enjoying adventure, friendships, learning, community spirit, and many exciting field trips! Check out the 2024 Summer Camp photo galleries here: [...]

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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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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

rehrerc2024-05-23T11:34:45-04:00August 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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A Cheerful and Successful Wish List 2022!
A Cheerful and Successful Wish List 2022!

A Cheerful and Successful Wish List 2022!

christmasz2022-12-30T11:12:50-05:00December 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
ADEC Featured on ABC 57’s Holiday Heroes Segment

ADEC Featured on ABC 57’s Holiday Heroes Segment

christmasz2022-12-14T12:46:35-05:00December 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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Giving Tuesday at ADEC
Giving Tuesday at ADEC

Giving Tuesday at ADEC

2022-11-17T11:42:48-05:00November 16th, 2022|A Life of Their Own, Community, Dignity, Families, News|

Donate Giving Tuesday is a globally recognized day of giving, fueled by the combined powers of social media and collaboration. Giving Tuesday was created in 2012 by Henry Timms at the 92nd Street Y in New York and the [...]

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Self-Advocates of ADEC Host Presentation on Voting
Self-Advocates of ADEC Host Presentation on Voting

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

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

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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