Families

You’re invited: ADEC presents free screening of award-winning documentary ‘Life, Animated’ on January 10

2016-12-16T13:27:40-05:00December 16th, 2016|A Life of Their Own, Community, Families|

Owen Suskind was a thriving, typically developing 3-year-old boy — until suddenly he wasn’t. “He loses speech, he loses motor function, he can’t meet your gaze. He just kind of vanished,” Owen’s father, Ron Suskind said. “It was like we [...]

‘Please don’t feel sorry for me’: ECHS fall play includes story of Jonny Riblet, student with cerebral palsy

2016-11-10T14:10:29-05:00November 10th, 2016|A Life of Their Own, Families|

When kids pass by Jonny Riblet in the hallway at school or in the aisle at the grocery store, his mom can see the curiosity in their eyes. They want to know why Jonny is in a wheelchair, why he [...]

Eight-Year Search Leads to Mother-Son Reunion at ADEC

2016-08-05T10:22:47-04:00August 5th, 2016|A Life of Their Own, Families|

When you google “Dianne Hampshire,” the first entry that pops up is a profile from the Works of Arc website featuring Dianne’s picture and describing her ceramic work at ADEC’s Day Service at Goshen. For most people, this would be [...]

ADEC Flies Past Ride-A-Bike Fundraising Goal
ADEC Flies Past Ride-A-Bike Fundraising Goal

ADEC Flies Past Ride-A-Bike Fundraising Goal

2016-05-27T14:18:16-04:00May 27th, 2016|A Life of Their Own, Community, Families, News|

People with disabilities mounted their bicycles alongside the community members who support them on Saturday morning, kicking off the 44th annual Ride-A-Bike for ADEC together. This year's ride has already raised more than $50,000, a 36 percent increase over 2015 totals — [...]

Parents Approach Waiver Changes with Fear, Trepidation
Parents Approach Waiver Changes with Fear, Trepidation

Parents Approach Waiver Changes with Fear, Trepidation

2015-09-21T16:33:47-04:00September 21st, 2015|A Life of Their Own, Families, News|

When the family of someone with a disability hears rumors of change to their Community Integration Habilitation (CIH) waiver services, the first response is fear. This daunting fear and confusion drove an emotional CIH Transform Town Hall Meeting in South [...]

Parents find answers at Transition Resource Fair
Parents find answers at Transition Resource Fair

Parents find answers at Transition Resource Fair

2015-09-18T17:01:27-04:00September 18th, 2015|A Life of Their Own, Families, News|

Parents took advantage of a rare opportunity to meet with disability service providers from state, federal and local agencies all gathered in one place Saturday, Sept. 12, for a Transition Resource Fair at Indiana University South Bend. “It’s amazingly resourceful [...]

Ruth Yankey Celebrates 25 Years with ADEC
Ruth Yankey Celebrates 25 Years with ADEC

Ruth Yankey Celebrates 25 Years with ADEC

adecinc2023-02-12T19:50:15-05:00July 22nd, 2015|Dignity, Direct Support, Employment, Families, News|

When Ruth Yankey came to work for ADEC 25 years ago, she was just looking for a job that offered insurance for her family. “Then it went from there – the rest is history,” Ruth said with a smile. [...]

The Story of ADEC, Part 2

adecinc2023-02-12T19:31:10-05:00June 24th, 2015|A Life of Their Own, Administration, Community, Dignity, Employment, Families, History, News|

Oftentimes when ADEC employees and clients represent ADEC in the community, someone will ask what ADEC means. In this installment of The Story of ADEC, we will dive deeper into our organization’s history and learn how we became known [...]

ADEC Celebrates Top Ride-A-Bike Fundraisers
ADEC Celebrates Top Ride-A-Bike Fundraisers

ADEC Celebrates Top Ride-A-Bike Fundraisers

adecinc2023-02-12T19:24:09-05:00June 19th, 2015|A Life of Their Own, Community, Dignity, Families, News|

Tom Nickel is on a roll. He works hard to keep the faith and keep the momentum going for ADEC. Tom raised more than $5,000 in donations for the 43rd annual ADEC Ride-A-Bike May 16, making him the Top [...]

Summer Camp Kicks Off
Summer Camp Kicks Off

Summer Camp Kicks Off

adecinc2023-02-12T19:12:43-05:00June 12th, 2015|A Life of Their Own, Community, Dignity, Families, News|

ADEC’s Summer Camp kicked off this week with good news and fun activities. Each morning, 38 children with disabilities gather at Memorial High School for a summer experience designed to fit their needs. On Monday, June 8, ADEC’s Family [...]