When Jeff Schrock came to work for ADEC in 1985, he “wasn’t looking to change the world or anything,” as he puts it. He just wanted a better job and a better way to provide for his growing family. His [...]
Thirty years is a long time, but it goes by quickly. “Sometimes it don’t seem that long,” said Dieter Owens, reflecting on three decades of employment with ADEC as a direct support professional, helping men and women achieve goals they [...]
When Ruth Yankey came to work for ADEC 25 years ago, she was just looking for a job that offered insurance for her family. “Then it went from there – the rest is history,” Ruth said with a smile. [...]
It doesn’t get any better than 100 percent. The South Bend chapter of Project SEARCH, a school-to-work training program for young adults with developmental disabilities, will be recognized July 14 for placing 100 percent of the students in its [...]
Oftentimes when ADEC employees and clients represent ADEC in the community, someone will ask what ADEC means. In this installment of The Story of ADEC, we will dive deeper into our organization’s history and learn how we became known [...]
Walking into the Project SEARCH commencement ceremony June 2, the energy and excitement was palpable as graduates talked to each other and their families in tones filled with the hope found in uncovering a life filled with choice and [...]
Tess Fahey and Lisa Henderson have been friends for 20 years. In that time, they have laughed together, butted heads, supported each other in difficult times, worked together to solve problems and helped mold each other into the people [...]
Molly Schmidt, a Project Search student, checks in for her work rotation at Memorial Hospital South Bend. Molly Schmidt wakes early to prepare for work. She dresses in brown scrubs and packs a lunch in her bright [...]
Katelyn Andrysiak congratulates Sarah Holland for completing Project Search. Only one graduating class in Michiana can boast 100 percent employment for its graduates. And this class had to overcome overwhelming odds to achieve it. The seven graduates of [...]
Thank you to all the staff, clients and client families for your patience and flexibility as we journey through the coldest and what seems like the longest blast of Arctic weather in Michiana history. ADEC closed offices and programs today, [...]
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