A Life of Their Own

ADEC Kicks Off New Monthly Podcast
ADEC Kicks Off New Monthly Podcast

ADEC Kicks Off New Monthly Podcast

2022-08-22T15:05:51-04:00August 22nd, 2022|A Life of Their Own, Community, Dignity, Employment, News|

In August 2022, ADEC is kicking off a new podcast, "Expert Tips from ADEC Self-Advocates." It's about living your best life with a disability, featuring advice or experiences directly from some of our ADEC Self-Advocates, and hosted by Emily, [...]

Self-Advocates of ADEC
Self-Advocates of ADEC

Self-Advocates of ADEC

2022-08-22T13:13:28-04:00August 22nd, 2022|A Life of Their Own, Administration, Community, Dignity, News|

Self-advocacy means: You are able to tell people about your thoughts and feelings. You are able to ask for what you need and want. You know your rights and you speak up for your rights. You are able [...]

Picture Possibilities at the Plaza
Picture Possibilities at the Plaza

Picture Possibilities at the Plaza

2022-08-05T13:37:13-04:00August 4th, 2022|A Life of Their Own, Administration, Community, Dignity, Direct Support, Families, News|

On Saturday, July 30th, ADEC turned Elkhart Civic Plaza into a true celebration space! From 11-3 we welcomed volunteers, staff, clients, family, friends, and the public to celebrate the culmination of our month-long 2022 fundraiser, Picture Possibilities. Food trucks, [...]

ADEC’s Employee Appreciation Day at Wellfield Botanic Gardens
ADEC’s Employee Appreciation Day at Wellfield Botanic Gardens

ADEC’s Employee Appreciation Day at Wellfield Botanic Gardens

2022-07-29T12:51:08-04:00July 29th, 2022|Administration, Community, Direct Support, Employment, Families, News|

ADEC is celebrating our 70th year in 2022, and one of the ways we’re celebrating is with an event at Wellfield Botanic Garden to recognize and show our appreciation to our staff. In addition to free admission for our [...]

The 32nd Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act
The 32nd Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act

The 32nd Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act

2022-07-26T11:47:14-04:00July 26th, 2022|A Life of Their Own, Community, Dignity, News|

THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT CELEBRATES 32 YEARS The ADA, or Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law on July 26th, 1990, by President George H.W. Bush. The civil rights law was an historic win for the community [...]

ADEC’s Day at the Elkhart County 4H Fair
ADEC’s Day at the Elkhart County 4H Fair

ADEC’s Day at the Elkhart County 4H Fair

2022-08-08T11:48:24-04:00July 26th, 2022|A Life of Their Own, Community, Dignity, News|

Monday was Disability Day at the Elkhart County 4H Fair in Goshen! For part of the day, music is lowered and rides are slowed down so that everyone can have a chance to participate and have fun. The weather [...]

ADEC Supported Living Residents Receive Container Gardens from Creekside Church of the Brethren Volunteers
ADEC Supported Living Residents Receive Container Gardens from Creekside Church of the Brethren Volunteers

ADEC Supported Living Residents Receive Container Gardens from Creekside Church of the Brethren Volunteers

adecinc2022-07-15T12:52:35-04:00July 15th, 2022|A Life of Their Own, Community, Dignity, News|

The Creekside Church of the Brethren received a grant from the Lilly Endowment Fund a few years ago that allows them to purchase supplies to create container gardens that they then donate to ADEC Supported Living clients. According to [...]

CEO of THOR, Bob Martin, Talks ADEC and Picture Possibilities
CEO of THOR, Bob Martin, Talks ADEC and Picture Possibilities

CEO of THOR, Bob Martin, Talks ADEC and Picture Possibilities

adecinc2022-07-15T09:48:23-04:00July 15th, 2022|A Life of Their Own, Community, Dignity, News|

Zach, Froggy 102.7: We're talking with the president and CEO of Thor industries, Bob Martin, about ADEC. And can you tell us a little bit about your background and how you came to know about ADEC? Bob [...]

In July, ADEC is all about “Picture Possibilities.”
In July, ADEC is all about “Picture Possibilities.”

In July, ADEC is all about “Picture Possibilities.”

2022-07-14T13:00:41-04:00July 14th, 2022|A Life of Their Own, Community, Dignity, News|

ADEC is proud to announce our annual fundraiser. This year, July 2022, is our third year of “Picture Possibilities” – named that because it features photos and videos on social media, but also because it inspires those we serve, [...]

ADEC Visited by Volunteers from Genesis Products
ADEC Visited by Volunteers from Genesis Products

ADEC Visited by Volunteers from Genesis Products

adecinc2023-01-10T12:46:26-05:00July 10th, 2022|A Life of Their Own, Community, News|

For the month of June, Genesis Products has been giving back to the community and selected ADEC as one of their support partners. ADEC welcomed teams from Genesis products who joined ADEC at different program sites to provide social [...]