A Life of Their Own – Page 9

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.

‘Please don’t feel sorry for me’: ECHS fall play includes story of Jonny Riblet, student with cerebral palsy

2016-11-10T14:10:29-05:00November 10th, 2016|A Life of Their Own, Families|

When kids pass by Jonny Riblet in the hallway at school or in the aisle at the grocery store, his mom can see the curiosity in their eyes. They want to know why Jonny is in a wheelchair, why he doesn't [...]

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Shop Art by ADEC store, Support client opportunities

2016-09-30T14:17:20-04:00September 30th, 2016|A Life of Their Own, News|

Have you been searching for the perfect gift for your friend’s birthday? Or maybe there’s a blank spot on your wall for a piece of meaningful art? As of Wednesday, October 5, Elkhart’s newest shopping destination - the Art by ADEC [...]

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Rosemary Poe: ‘Without ADEC, I would still be in the same hellhole I was born into’

2016-08-18T15:35:42-04:00August 18th, 2016|A Life of Their Own, Dignity, News|

A single ripe tomato sits on the windowsill of Rosemary Poe's ground-floor apartment. To most people, the fruit only represents the summer bounty still to come. But to Rosemary, the tomato is a symbol of the choice and possibility she has [...]

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#ADECvotes: Making the 2016 Election Accessible to People with Disabilities

2018-11-30T14:59:57-05:00August 8th, 2016|A Life of Their Own, Community, Dignity, News|

"I can't vote." As Elkhart County's voter outreach coordinator stood in front of the room at Day Service at Goshen and talked about the right to vote and the process to register, a client called me over to where he was [...]

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Eight-Year Search Leads to Mother-Son Reunion at ADEC

2016-08-05T10:22:47-04:00August 5th, 2016|A Life of Their Own, Families|

When you google “Dianne Hampshire,” the first entry that pops up is a profile from the Works of Arc website featuring Dianne’s picture and describing her ceramic work at ADEC’s Day Service at Goshen. For most people, this would be just [...]

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ADEC Services Receive Glowing Reviews

2016-07-22T11:02:09-04:00July 22nd, 2016|A Life of Their Own, Dignity, Direct Support, News|

Program surveys, reviews and audits are a valuable way to refine programming, reinforce quality standards and offer proof of impeccable service. ADEC furthers its mission of choice and possibility every time services pass critical review. Over the past few months, music [...]

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Dion McField Lands Dream Job

2016-07-22T10:10:30-04:00July 22nd, 2016|A Life of Their Own, Employment|

A few Saturdays ago, Dion McField treated his roommates to coffee and cinnamon rolls at the Electric Brew in Elkhart. While they enjoyed their breakfast, Dion gave the guys a tour, proudly showing them his lists and describing the tasks he [...]

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‘Finding Dory’ Demonstrates Importance of Providing People with Disabilities ‘A Life of Their Own’

2016-07-01T12:12:35-04:00July 1st, 2016|A Life of Their Own, News, Technology|

It’s not often that people with disabilities are represented in mainstream movies, let alone in an accurate, dignified manner — but one movie out in theaters now is different. Finding Dory, the sequel to Pixar’s Finding Nemo that broke box-office records on [...]

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Blogging as a Self-Advocate

2016-06-24T10:53:52-04:00June 24th, 2016|A Life of Their Own, Community, Dignity, First Person|

You may remember Emily Krabill as the 2015 Goshen High School prom queen. She made a big splash in the Elkhart Truth, and her story was named one of the top 10 feel good stories for 2015. Like most 19-year olds, [...]

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Bright Futures for Project SEARCH Graduates

2016-06-10T10:09:50-04:00June 10th, 2016|A Life of Their Own, Employment, News|

Mauricio (L) and Josh (R) at Project SEARCH graduation. Marcus was unable to attend because he had to work (the best excuse at a Project SEARCH event!). Confidence and excitement for the future filled the room as eight bright eyed students [...]

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