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.

Yar and Kyle teaming up for Chicago Marathon

2015-09-01T16:52:57-04:00September 1st, 2015|A Life of Their Own, Dignity, Direct Support, News|

ADEC client and case coordinator teaming up for Chicago Marathon run. Kyle Hankins will be pushed along the course by Chacriyar Chhuon. The two will be one of only six Duo Teams in the marathon. Read more in this story from The [...]

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Ruth Yankey Celebrates 25 Years with ADEC

2023-02-12T19:50:15-05:00July 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. Now [...]

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ADEC Celebrates Top Ride-A-Bike Fundraisers

2023-02-12T19:24:09-05:00June 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 Adult [...]

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Bright Future for Project Search Graduates

2023-02-12T19:06:29-05:00June 10th, 2015|A Life of Their Own, Community, Dignity, Employment, News|

Walking into the Project SEARCH commencement ceremony June 2, the energy and excitement was palpable as graduates talked to each other and their families in tones filled with the hope found in uncovering a life filled with choice and possibility. [...]

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Introducing … The Story of ADEC

2023-02-12T18:54:47-05:00May 1st, 2015|A Life of Their Own, Administration, Community, Dignity, Direct Support, History|

If we don’t know where we’ve been, how can we possibly know where to go? In 63 years, we have come a long way. Technology has advanced, understanding has increased. However, ADEC’s underlying commitment and dedication to choice and possibility [...]

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David’s Run for Autism Coming Up May 2

2015-04-17T17:05:22-04:00April 17th, 2015|A Life of Their Own, Community, Dignity, Families, First Person, News|

  - click here for the David's Run for Autism Registration form - It all started with a pair of socks. Noah Price, 16, a runner on the track team at NorthWood High School, noticed when teammates and others donned pink [...]

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Tess Fahey Celebrates 20 Years of Employment and Friendship

2023-02-12T18:44:55-05:00April 9th, 2015|A Life of Their Own, Dignity, Employment, News|

Tess Fahey and Lisa Henderson have been friends for 20 years. In that time, they have laughed together, butted heads, supported each other in difficult times, worked together to solve problems and helped mold each other into the people they [...]

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