A Life of Their Own

ADEC’s newest program fills the GAP between high school and career for individuals with disabilities

2018-03-29T15:03:53-04:00March 29th, 2018|A Life of Their Own, Employment|

ADEC’s new Growth and Purpose (GAP) program is designed to help bridge the gap between education and employment. The program, which launches in April, is open to any individuals with disabilities interested in joining the workforce.

The ADEC Silver Bullets heat up the court each winter and square off against community teams

2018-03-06T12:35:49-05:00March 6th, 2018|A Life of Their Own, Community, News|

Every Wednesday from October to March, the Silver Bullets — ADEC's official 70-player basketball team — put their skills to the test against community members. The Silver Bullets square off in about 20 games against community-based teams in the gym [...]

ADEC employees go the extra mile to make move easier for client

2018-03-05T12:29:57-05:00March 5th, 2018|A Life of Their Own, Dignity, Direct Support, News|

ADEC employees go above and beyond to care for the people we serve.

ADEC day services offer daily choices, possibilities for individuals with disabilities

2018-02-13T12:59:57-05:00February 13th, 2018|A Life of Their Own, News|

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Megan Hunt had a big decision to make last year. She had turned 22 — a big year for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities as they "age out" of special education programs at public schools — and it was [...]

Project SEARCH students reflect on internship experiences at Memorial Hospital of South Bend

2018-02-08T13:46:46-05:00February 8th, 2018|A Life of Their Own, Employment, News|

Only about one-third of working-age people with disabilities are employed, but a partnership between ADEC, South Bend schools and Beacon Health System is working to change that.

Meet ADEC’s new Director of Family Services: Katie Kessler

2018-01-18T16:04:38-05:00January 18th, 2018|Community, Families, News|

Have you ever had a question about ADEC or the services the agency provides? Katie Kessler is ADEC’s new Director of Family Services, and she’s your one-stop-shop for answers. Katie’s role is overseeing the referral process for any new, potential [...]

Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch: Hoosiers with disabilities deserve the same opportunities

2017-12-21T14:21:04-05:00December 21st, 2017|A Life of Their Own, Dignity|

Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch penned the following editorial about how all Hoosiers, including those with intellectual and developmental disabilities, deserve the same opportunities. Thank you for supporting agencies like ADEC, Lt. Gov. Crouch! Growing up as a 12-year-old who towered [...]

ADEC’s Annual Celebration on Oct. 26 to feature keynote by best-selling author Rachel Simon

2017-08-25T13:55:48-04:00August 25th, 2017|A Life of Their Own, Dignity|

You're invited: Come ride the bus with ADEC. On Oct. 26, we will blow out the candles on our 65th birthday celebration with an evening at the Lerner's Crystal Ballroom. Joining us will be keynote speaker Rachel Simon, author of [...]

Elkhart Leadership Academy builds screened-in porch for ADEC supported living clients

2017-06-27T10:36:01-04:00June 27th, 2017|A Life of Their Own, Community, News|

Joal Oaks, a longtime ADEC client, loved being outside and enjoying nature. He dreamed of a screened-in porch on the supported living duplex he lived in with several roommates so he could enjoy fresh air even when his staff members [...]

Dianne’s Continuing ADEC Adventure: Flying to Arizona

2017-03-31T12:46:31-04:00March 31st, 2017|A Life of Their Own, Dignity, Direct Support|

At 67 years old, Dianne Hampshire is living proof that it's never too late to enjoy a new adventure. A few months ago, we shared this incredible story of Dianne and Richard Hampshire reuniting after eight years of searching for [...]