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 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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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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ADEC Flies Past Ride-A-Bike Fundraising Goal

2016-05-27T14:18:16-04:00May 27th, 2016|A Life of Their Own, Community, Families, News|

People with disabilities mounted their bicycles alongside the community members who support them on Saturday morning, kicking off the 44th annual Ride-A-Bike for ADEC together. This year's ride has already raised more than $50,000, a 36 percent increase over 2015 totals — and [...]

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Charlie Long: The Man Behind the Shirt

2019-03-28T12:21:36-04:00May 27th, 2016|A Life of Their Own, Dignity, Direct Support, Ride-A-Bike|

Charlie Long loves bikes. He also loves cars, tractors, antiques and old records. When you first meet him, he may seem shy and quiet, but all of that changes when you ask him about one of his interests. His eyes light [...]

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Northridge and Notre Dame Sweep ATC 2.0 Awards

2016-04-22T13:35:12-04:00April 22nd, 2016|A Life of Their Own, Community, News|

A picture of a tennis ball with a pencil in it provided the inspiration for The Gripper, a project from Northridge High School that took top honors at ADEC Technology Challenge 2.0 Saturday, April 16 at the Northern Indiana Event Center. [...]

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