A core value for all ADEC staff is to respect the dignity of the individuals we serve and to protect them from exploitation and abuse.

The First Gaining Grounds Internship Graduate

2024-07-08T13:31:40-04:00July 8th, 2024|A Life of Their Own, Community, Dignity, Employment|

June 28th, 2024, marked a historic and heartwarming day at ADEC’s Gaining Grounds Coffee House. The air was filled with excitement and pride as we celebrated the graduation of our first intern, Catalina, from the Gaining Grounds internship program. [...]

A Slam Dunk of a Season: The Silver Bullets 23-24 Season

2024-04-02T15:50:07-04:00March 18th, 2024|A Life of Their Own, Community, Dignity|

The Silver Bullets are more than just a basketball team; with a team of 54 dynamic players, backed by the infectious energy of 10 cheerleaders, 8 dedicated event staff, passionate coaches, and supportive ADEC staff, they were united by [...]

Celebrating Developmental Disability Awareness Month: Honoring the Values of ADEC

2024-03-05T09:18:41-05:00February 23rd, 2024|A Life of Their Own, Community, Dignity, Employment, Uncategorized|

MAKE A DONATION As March unfolds, we embark on a journey of celebration and advocacy for Developmental Disability Awareness Month. At ADEC, we stand dedicated to advocating for and serving [...]

Celebrating Milestones and Memories: ADEC’s Service Awards

2024-01-23T10:43:31-05:00January 23rd, 2024|Administration, Community, Employment|

It is that time of the year when we gather together to honor the heart and soul of ADEC- our incredible team members. The Employee Service Awards Brunch held on January 18th, 2024, at the Elcona Country Club in [...]

Goshen News Sports Editor Covers Silver Bullet’s 1st Game with Grand Design

2023-03-13T08:52:00-04:00March 13th, 2023|A Life of Their Own, Community, Dignity, DSPs, History, News|

Goshen News 3/9/23 BRISTOL — Smiles were to be had on everyone’s face inside Bristol Elementary School Wednesday as the ADEC basketball team, named the “Silver Bullets”, returned after a near-four-year hiatus. More than 70 members of the ADEC [...]

ADEC Celebrates Developmental Disability Awareness Month

2023-03-20T14:15:29-04:00March 2nd, 2023|A Life of Their Own, Community, Dignity, Employment, News|

Developmental disabilities are a group of conditions caused by an impairment in physical, learning, language, or behavior areas that may impact a person’s day-to-day functioning and will usually last throughout their lifetime. ADEC [...]

ADEC’s Plaza Day Program Hosts 80’s Themed Valentine’s Dance

2023-02-17T14:17:00-05:00February 17th, 2023|A Life of Their Own, Community, Dignity, DSPs, History, News|

On Tuesday, Feb. 14th, ADEC's Plaza Day Program, located in Downtown Elkhart, hosted an amazing Valentine's Day Dance for ADEC clients and their staff. It was 80's themed, and it was totally tubular. The decorations were rad, the snacks [...]

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