A Life of Their Own

ADEC Technology Challenge 2.0 Coming Soon!
ADEC Technology Challenge 2.0 Coming Soon!

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 [...]

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 [...]

ADEC Announces Teams for Assistive Technology Challenge 2.0
ADEC Announces Teams for Assistive Technology Challenge 2.0

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 [...]

Make a Difference by Giving Tuesday
Make a Difference by Giving Tuesday

Make a Difference by Giving Tuesday

2015-11-30T09:56:05-05:00November 30th, 2015|A Life of Their Own, News|

For adults with autism, having a safe place to work out stress, engage the senses and regain focus on goals, makes a meaningful day possible. You can make a difference in the life of people served by ADEC by choosing [...]

Four ADEC Artists Commissioned for Hotel
Four ADEC Artists Commissioned for Hotel

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 [...]

John Ellinger’s Example Lives On
John Ellinger’s Example Lives On

John Ellinger’s Example Lives On

2015-11-13T18:14:05-05:00November 13th, 2015|A Life of Their Own, Dignity, News|

During a memorial service Friday afternoon, John Ellinger (pictured above in 2013 with Paula Shively) was remembered as a big man with an even bigger heart, a gentle giant who left an imprint on the lives of everyone he met. "He [...]

ADEC Begins New Respite Program
ADEC Begins New Respite Program

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 [...]

Yar and Kyle Make Marathon History
Yar and Kyle Make Marathon History

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 [...]

Technology Challenge Gets National Exposure
Technology Challenge Gets National Exposure

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 [...]

Kyle and Yar are Ready to Roll
Kyle and Yar are Ready to Roll

Kyle and Yar are Ready to Roll

2015-10-02T18:21:09-04:00October 2nd, 2015|A Life of Their Own|

Training is winding down, and it’s almost show time for Kyle Hankins and his staff, Chacriyar (Yar) Chhuon, who will make ADEC history Oct. 11 when they run the Chicago Marathon. Well, Yar will run it. Kyle gets to ride, [...]