A Life of Their Own

ADEC’s Outdoor Programming Space Is Coming to Life!
ADEC’s Outdoor Programming Space Is Coming to Life!

ADEC’s Outdoor Programming Space Is Coming to Life!

rehrerc2025-08-06T11:25:08-04:00June 18th, 2025|A Life of Their Own, ADEC's New Building, Community, News|

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
Summer Camp Photo Gallery 2025

Summer Camp Photo Gallery 2025

rehrerc2025-08-06T13:58:26-04:00June 16th, 2025|A Life of Their Own, Community, Families|

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
ADEC Awarded United Way Grant to Support Outdoor Programming Space Project

ADEC Awarded United Way Grant to Support Outdoor Programming Space Project

rehrerc2025-06-25T11:38:52-04:00May 28th, 2025|A Life of Their Own, ADEC's New Building, Community, News|

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
Career Day at Skills & Training

Career Day at Skills & Training

rehrerc2025-06-25T11:40:39-04:00April 30th, 2025|A Life of Their Own, Community, Dignity, Employment|

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
The Arc Membership Campaign

The Arc Membership Campaign

rehrerc2025-04-30T10:17:08-04:00March 26th, 2025|A Life of Their Own, Community, Dignity, News|

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 [...]

Gaining Grounds Reimagined: A Community Celebration
Gaining Grounds Reimagined: A Community Celebration

Gaining Grounds Reimagined: A Community Celebration

rehrerc2025-06-25T11:55:00-04:00March 20th, 2025|A Life of Their Own, Community, History|

On Tuesday, March 18th, Gaining Grounds Coffee House opened its doors for a very special event—Gaining Grounds Reimagined, an open house celebrating our newly remodeled space!Friends, neighbors, and community members joined us for a fun-filled day that honored both the [...]

ADEC’s Self Advocates visit the State House
ADEC’s Self Advocates visit the State House

ADEC’s Self Advocates visit the State House

rehrerc2025-04-30T10:18:05-04:00February 17th, 2025|A Life of Their Own, Community|

On February 13th, members of The Arc of Indiana and Self-Advocates of Indiana, along with some of ADEC's Self-Advocates, once again participated in The Arc’s yearly ‘Have a Heart for the Arc’ day at the Indiana State House! [...]

Reflecting on 2024: A Year of Growth and Gratitude at ADEC
Reflecting on 2024: A Year of Growth and Gratitude at ADEC

Reflecting on 2024: A Year of Growth and Gratitude at ADEC

rehrerc2025-04-30T10:18:33-04:00December 30th, 2024|A Life of Their Own, Community, Dignity, History|

As 2025 approaches, we want to take a moment to reflect on a monumental year filled with growth, collaboration, and gratitude. Through our ongoing commitment to supporting individuals with disabilities and their families, this year has marked significant milestones [...]

Ride-A-Bike 2024: A Day to Remember
Ride-A-Bike 2024: A Day to Remember

Ride-A-Bike 2024: A Day to Remember

rehrerc2025-04-30T10:20:00-04:00October 18th, 2024|A Life of Their Own, Community, Families, History, News, Ride-A-Bike|

Ride-A-Bike 2024 Photo Gallery The 2024 Ride-A-Bike event was a spectacular testament to our community's spirit and dedication. With an overcast fall day, a gentle breeze, and perfect weather for [...]

ADEC’s Cupcake Wars: A Sweet Success!
ADEC’s Cupcake Wars: A Sweet Success!

ADEC’s Cupcake Wars: A Sweet Success!

rehrerc2024-10-15T12:19:37-04:00September 18th, 2024|A Life of Their Own, Community, Dignity|

Many of us at ADEC are still riding the sugar high from last Friday’s Cupcake Wars Competition- and for good reason! It was a day filled with delicious treats, creativity, and the heartwarming talents of individuals from our day [...]