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 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 — and [...]

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Charlie Long: The Man Behind the Shirt

2019-03-28T12:21:36-04:00May 27th, 2016|A Life of Their Own, Dignity, Direct Support, Ride-A-Bike|

Charlie Long loves bikes. He also loves cars, tractors, antiques and old records. When you first meet him, he may seem shy and quiet, but all of that changes when you ask him about one of his interests. His eyes light [...]

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Northridge and Notre Dame Sweep ATC 2.0 Awards

2016-04-22T13:35:12-04:00April 22nd, 2016|A Life of Their Own, Community, News|

A picture of a tennis ball with a pencil in it provided the inspiration for The Gripper, a project from Northridge High School that took top honors at ADEC Technology Challenge 2.0 Saturday, April 16 at the Northern Indiana Event Center. [...]

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ADEC in the News

2016-04-13T13:30:40-04:00April 13th, 2016|Community, News, Technology|

Have you caught ADEC in the news recently? We're making headlines with our upcoming events and our innovations in assistive technology.  Here are links to recent stories on WNDU and in local newspapers. Appearances on 16 Morning News: ADEC Technology Challenge 2.0 [...]

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ADEC Technology Challenge 2.0 Coming Soon!

2016-03-22T13:42:48-04:00March 22nd, 2016|A Life of Their Own|

The 12 finalist teams for the ADEC Technology Challenge 2.0 are working on deadline to complete their projects before the April 16 public presentations, each hoping to take home one of the top prizes. This sequel to last year’s successful 1.0 [...]

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Vibrant Communities Prompting Different Conversations

2016-02-22T13:13:25-05:00February 22nd, 2016|A Life of Their Own, Community|

Jessica Koscher, ADEC Chief Development Officer, shared why she's excited about the new Vibrant Communities initiative and the conversations emerging from it in this letter to the People's Forum of The Elkhart Turth.   I have been a resident of Elkhart [...]

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ADEC Announces Teams for Assistive Technology Challenge 2.0

2016-01-13T15:39:37-05:00January 13th, 2016|A Life of Their Own, Community|

ADEC selected 12 teams in three divisions to compete in the ADEC Assistive Technology Challenge 2.0 event. This sequel to last year’s successful 1.0 version will take place Saturday, April 16 at the Northern Indiana Event Center. Within the high school, [...]

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Four ADEC Artists Commissioned for Hotel

2015-11-19T16:18:51-05:00November 19th, 2015|A Life of Their Own, Dignity, News|

Usha Pfifferling’s face lights up with pride as she motions and enthusiastically responds when asked about the house she will paint for the Marriott Courtyard Muncie operated by the Erskine Green Training Institute. Usha attends day services at ADEC’s Goshen Shoots location; [...]

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