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’s Disability Awareness Night with the South Bend Cubs
On Friday, August 2, ADEC partnered with the South Bend Cubs for a fun-filled and meaningful evening at Four Winds Field to celebrate ADEC's Disability Awareness Night — and what a night it was! Kicking things off, some individuals [...]
2025 Notre Dame Family Volunteer Camp
Every summer, the Notre Dame Alumni Association hosts the Family Volunteer Camp, a delightful blend of community service and family fun. Families from all over come to campus, dedicating approximately five hours each day to support local nonprofit organizations. [...]
Mishawaka Camp Visits Ninja Golf
Check out the 2025 Summer Camp photo galleries here! [...]
ADEC’s Outdoor Programming Space Is Coming to Life!
HELP US REACH OUR PROJECT FUNDRAISING GOAL! Exciting transformation is underway to bring the new outdoor programming space at ADEC's Resource Center to life! This space will feature an ADA-compliant playground, basketball/multi-use pad, concrete walking paths, sensory [...]
Summer Camp Photo Gallery 2025
Campers are having a blast during summer camp, enjoying adventures, forming friendships, learning, and experiencing community spirit, as well as many exciting field trips! Check out the 2025 Summer Camp photo galleries here: [...]
ADEC Awarded United Way Grant to Support Outdoor Programming Space Project
HELP US REACH OUR PROJECT FUNDRAISING GOAL! ADEC is thrilled to announce the receipt of a generous $318,945 grant from Crossroads United Way, serving Elkhart, LaGrange & Noble Counties, to support the development of its transformative [...]
Career Day at Skills & Training
Our Skills & Training program spent weeks researching careers and preparing creative, thoughtful projects to showcase a job they wanted to learn more about. On April 29th, each individual proudly presented their hard work, and our ADEC community showed [...]
The Arc Membership Campaign
Be a Voice. Be an Advocate. Be a Member. ADEC is proud to be an affiliated chapter of The Arc, the nation’s leading advocacy organization for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). By joining [...]
