On Thursday, Oct. 26, ADEC blew out the candles on its 65th year with an Annual Celebration filled with reflection, friendship and laughter. Our Annual Celebration took place at the Lerner Theatre’s Crystal Ballroom, where friends of ADEC, clients and [...]
65 years ago, a rebel band of parents with rare and courageous spirit came together and created something truly special for Elkhart County. They dared to dreamed of a world where children with disabilities did not spend their lives shut [...]
You don’t have to be magical to be a fairy godmother. The stage is set for the ADEC ball on Friday, April 20, at the RV Hall of Fame, but we need your help expanding the wardrobe. We’re looking to [...]
Joal Oaks, a longtime ADEC client, loved being outside and enjoying nature. He dreamed of a screened-in porch on the supported living duplex he lived in with several roommates so he could enjoy fresh air even when his staff members [...]
Sometimes it can feel intimidating to talk with a person who has an intellectual or developmental disability – reactions can be misread and tensions can escalate quickly due to a simple misunderstanding. And for police officers, who are required to [...]
Even Mother Nature couldn’t rain on ADEC’s parade. Despite rain and thunderstorms in the forecast for Saturday, more than 200 people showed up at ADEC’s 45th annual (Walk, Run or) Ride-A-Bike to raise money and awareness for people with intellectual [...]
On April 7, 1952, a brave group of parents from our community gathered together and decided they wanted something more — something different — for their children with disabilities. At that time, it was the norm to place people with [...]
From long security lines to strange machines that bounce electromagnetic waves off your body, air travel can be a chaotic and confusing experience. The process of clearing security and boarding a flight can cause anxiety for any family. But for [...]
Grab your sneakers or your bicycle and join ADEC on Saturday, May 20, at Northridge High School for the 45th running of (Walk, Run or) Ride-A-Bike. Registration is now open for our biggest fundraiser. To sign up, simply visit adecinc.com/bike. [...]
Receiving and living with a disability diagnosis can be overwhelming. Families are asked to learn a new language and navigate a complex system of forms, government agencies and local resources. But ADEC can help. Not only does the nonprofit offer [...]
ADEC ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
1671 West Vistula Street
BRISTOL, INDIANA
574.848.7451 – [email protected]
OFFICE HOURS: Monday – Friday, 8 AM – 4:30 PM
