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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 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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ADEC Begins New Respite Program

2015-10-30T14:54:50-04:00October 30th, 2015|A Life of Their Own, News|

ADEC is pleased to announce respite services will begin November 2015. Respite offers short-term relief for families caring for a loved one with disabilities. ADEC’s trained respite staff members will be available to provide in-home care so family members may take [...]

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Yar and Kyle Make Marathon History

2015-10-12T11:50:22-04:00October 12th, 2015|A Life of Their Own, News|

ADEC's dynamic Duo Team of Chacriyar Chhuon and Kyle Hankins  finished the 2015 Chicago Marathon in about seven hours Sunday, making ADEC and marathon history. This was the first year athletes with disabilities requiring assistance from a partner were allowed in [...]

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Technology Challenge Gets National Exposure

2015-10-09T12:16:53-04:00October 9th, 2015|A Life of Their Own, News|

ADEC’s Technology Challenge may be replicated by Arc chapters across the country after getting national exposure during a conference. Rod Tackett, ADEC Communications Specialist, and Don Wierenga, ADEC Director of Assistive Technology and Day Services, presented a blueprint for organizing a [...]

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