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

2022-07-15T12:52:35-04:00July 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 Cary [...]

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

2022-07-15T09:48:23-04:00July 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 Martin: [...]

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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, and [...]

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ADEC Visited by Volunteers from Genesis Products

2023-01-10T12:46:26-05:00July 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 skills [...]

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ADEC Day Programs are Charting The Life Course and Turning Their Dreams into Art

2022-08-04T12:51:13-04:00July 2nd, 2022|A Life of Their Own, Community, Dignity, News|

People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) and anyone who loves them, supports them, or provides services for them, have long struggled against prejudice and the tendency of others, including government entities, to make decisions FOR them instead of WITH [...]

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ADEC Group Home Residents Visit Four Winds Field for a South Bend Cubs Game

2022-07-01T08:44:50-04:00June 30th, 2022|A Life of Their Own, Community, Dignity, News|

On Sunday, June 26th, more than 100 ADEC Group Home residents and staff were able to attend the South Bend Cubs game and also enjoy a lunch buffet in the picnic area, and pictures with dinosaurs for Dino Day! The [...]

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You Can Travel with Disabilities (or Lisa’s Disney World Dream Vacation)

2022-12-29T11:25:48-05:00May 31st, 2022|A Life of Their Own, Community, Dignity, News|

A VACATION DREAM COME TRUE Lisa has been dreaming of a trip to Disney World most of her life. She had never been to Florida before, and she’d never been on a plane. Lisa is an adult with disabilities who [...]

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Gaining Grounds to Host BDDS Case Management Meet and Greet on Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021, from 5 – 7 p.m.

2021-10-27T11:31:06-04:00October 27th, 2021|A Life of Their Own, Families|

The Bureau of Developmental Disabilities Services will be hosting multiple in-person meet and greet opportunities for individuals and families to learn more about each of the awarded case management organizations. The Arc of Indiana will be planning to partner with [...]

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ADEC Recognizes Direct Support Professional (DSP) Week, September 12th-18th

2021-09-10T16:33:57-04:00September 10th, 2021|A Life of Their Own, Community, Dignity, DSPs, Employment, News|

Direct Support Professional (DSP) Recognition Week 2021 kicks off September 12th and runs through September 18th, honoring the hard work that our DSP’s do to support our neighbors living with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This week is an important week [...]

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An ADEC family finds growth and purpose together through the ADEC Skills & Training Center

2020-03-20T09:33:28-04:00March 20th, 2020|A Life of Their Own, News|

When mysterious health problems began to affect her son Christian just as he was entering young adulthood, Monica Davis was at a loss for words. “He’s had complications from his disability for his whole life,” says Monica. “This was something new.” [...]

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