ADEC continues tradition of creating opportunities for public engagement

2020-02-05T15:41:51-05:00January 23rd, 2020|Community, Families, News, Uncategorized|

ADEC, Inc. has been supporting families in our communities for nearly 68 years by providing services and advocating for families and individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. At ADEC, we believe that all individuals deserve to live a life [...]

ADEC transportation department applies colorful decals to buses to raise community visibility

2019-12-11T09:07:32-05:00December 11th, 2019|A Life of Their Own, Community, Families, News|

Allie Dobski, ADEC’s transportation manager, is huddled with a few of her team members at the side of Bus 55. “Okay, ready?” she asks. In a deft move, she and three of her colleagues peel an opaque paper backing [...]

Be a Wish List Elf and deliver magic (and presents!) to an ADEC client

2019-11-12T15:11:06-05:00November 12th, 2019|Community, Dignity, News|

At ADEC, we believe everyone should have presents to open on Christmas Day. Sadly, some of the 1,200 individuals we serve don't have friends or family to buy them gifts. That's where you can help! ADEC is seeking some [...]

Art by ADEC soars with superheroes, sci-fi legends at Hall of Heroes Comic Con

2019-09-12T15:40:49-04:00September 11th, 2019|Community, News|

Superheroes and supervillains invaded Elkhart at last weekend's third annual Comic Con, and Art by ADEC was in the middle of it all. ADEC was fortunate to have a booth in the center of the Comic Con and be [...]

ADEC celebrates Direct Support Professional Appreciation Week 2019

2019-09-06T14:57:39-04:00September 6th, 2019|Community, Direct Support, News|

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]There are more than 400 employees who work at ADEC, the majority of whom are Direct Support Professionals (DSPs). Each year, the governor of Indiana designates a week dedicated to DSPs, and we love to celebrate it at ADEC! DSP [...]

Michigan teens from Young Neighbors in Action spend week hanging out with individuals ADEC serves, improve homes through volunteer service

2019-07-19T09:54:54-04:00July 19th, 2019|Community, News|

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Most people choose to spend their summer hanging out at the beach or in the relaxing comfort of an air-conditioned building, but 11 teenagers and adults from Young Neighbors in Action decided to spend a week of their summer improving [...]

ADEC celebrates Dog Daze of summer with dog-themed art, special partnerships with Bonneyville Mill and Elkhart ArtWalk

2019-07-16T12:38:48-04:00July 16th, 2019|Community, Employment, News|

If you’re a fan of ADEC’s famous Bow Wow Dog Biscuits, have we got a treat for you: A very limited special edition batch of biscuits are coming to a Gaining Grounds Coffee House or downtown event near you, thanks [...]

ADEC unveils refreshed mission statement with emphasis on ‘informed’ choice

2020-02-05T15:41:00-05:00July 10th, 2019|A Life of Their Own, Community, Dignity, Employment, First Person, News|

The addition of one simple word can change the meaning of a sentence significantly -- just consider ADEC's mission statement. ADEC's Board of Directors recently approved a refreshed mission statement that adds a single word: Informed. "ADEC proudly advocates [...]

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