A Life of Their Own

Unveiling ADEC’s 2024 T-Shirt!
Unveiling ADEC’s 2024 T-Shirt!

Unveiling ADEC’s 2024 T-Shirt!

rehrerc2024-10-15T11:59:06-04:00August 30th, 2024|A Life of Their Own, Community, Ride-A-Bike|

ADEC’s community has been eagerly anticipating the release of the annual ADEC T-shirt, a piece of clothing that symbolizes more than just fabric and thread—it’s a canvas for creativity, a tribute to our history, and a beacon of community [...]

Skills & Training Program Highlight
Skills & Training Program Highlight

Skills & Training Program Highlight

adecinc2024-10-15T12:02:05-04:00July 26th, 2024|A Life of Their Own, Community, Employment|

At ADEC, we believe in empowering individuals to reach their full potential. Our Skills & Training program offers exactly that in a vibrant and supportive environment where participants can discover and utilize their unique abilities in the workplace, at home, [...]

ADEC Awarded Contract to Provide Pre-Employment Transition Services to South Bend Schools
ADEC Awarded Contract to Provide Pre-Employment Transition Services to South Bend Schools

ADEC Awarded Contract to Provide Pre-Employment Transition Services to South Bend Schools

adecinc2024-10-15T12:02:50-04:00July 17th, 2024|A Life of Their Own, Community, Employment, Families|

ADEC has been awarded a contract to provide Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) for several high schools in St. Joseph County, starting in October of the 2024-2025 school year. These services are designed for students with disabilities between the ages [...]

ADEC’s Summer Camp 2024
ADEC’s Summer Camp 2024

ADEC’s Summer Camp 2024

adecinc2024-07-11T15:23:29-04:00July 11th, 2024|A Life of Their Own, Community, Families|

Campers have been having a blast during summer camp, enjoying adventure, friendships, learning, community spirit, and many exciting field trips! Check out the 2024 Summer Camp photo galleries here: [...]

THOR’s Day of Volunteering at ADEC’s Summer Camp
THOR’s Day of Volunteering at ADEC’s Summer Camp

THOR’s Day of Volunteering at ADEC’s Summer Camp

adecinc2024-10-15T12:04:33-04:00July 11th, 2024|A Life of Their Own, Community, News|

When summer rolls around, the Michiana area buzzes with excitement, especially at ADEC’s Summer Camp- a place of joy and learning for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This full-summer program, one of the few in the region, offers a [...]

The First Gaining Grounds Internship Graduate
The First Gaining Grounds Internship Graduate

The First Gaining Grounds Internship Graduate

adecinc2024-10-15T12:05:10-04:00July 8th, 2024|A Life of Their Own, Community, Dignity, Employment|

June 28th, 2024, marked a historic and heartwarming day at ADEC’s Gaining Grounds Coffee House. The air was filled with excitement and pride as we celebrated the graduation of our first intern, Catalina, from the Gaining Grounds internship program. [...]

Project SEARCH Intern Photo Gallery
Project SEARCH Intern Photo Gallery

Project SEARCH Intern Photo Gallery

rehrerc2025-10-30T12:24:02-04:00May 31st, 2024|A Life of Their Own, Community, Employment|

Intern Class of 2024 Intern Class of 2025 [...]

A Slam Dunk of a Season: The Silver Bullets 23-24 Season
A Slam Dunk of a Season: The Silver Bullets 23-24 Season

A Slam Dunk of a Season: The Silver Bullets 23-24 Season

rehrerc2024-10-15T12:08:45-04:00March 18th, 2024|A Life of Their Own, Community, Dignity|

The Silver Bullets are more than just a basketball team; with a team of 54 dynamic players, backed by the infectious energy of 10 cheerleaders, 8 dedicated event staff, passionate coaches, and supportive ADEC staff, they were united by [...]

Celebrating Developmental Disability Awareness Month: Honoring the Values of ADEC
Celebrating Developmental Disability Awareness Month: Honoring the Values of ADEC

Celebrating Developmental Disability Awareness Month: Honoring the Values of ADEC

rehrerc2024-10-15T12:09:29-04:00February 23rd, 2024|A Life of Their Own, Community, Dignity, Employment, Uncategorized|

MAKE A DONATION As March unfolds, we embark on a journey of celebration and advocacy for Developmental Disability Awareness Month. At ADEC, we stand dedicated to advocating for and serving [...]

Day Program Winter Ball: Photo Gallery
Day Program Winter Ball: Photo Gallery

Day Program Winter Ball: Photo Gallery

rehrerc2024-01-23T11:14:01-05:00January 23rd, 2024|A Life of Their Own, Community|