The My ADEC Story series continues with this entry from Sara Howard, Senior Manager of Community Employment. // Photo by Rod Tackett Did you know that the “E” in ADEC stands for employment? Employment is one of ADEC’s core values. [...]
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 [...]
The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines a disability as the condition of being unable to do things in the normal way. Well, based on that definition, each and every one of us has a disability. You cannot spell disability, without the root [...]
Like so many other college students, Dylan Eberly hasn't decided on a major or career to pursue quite yet. But thanks to a new partnership between the City of Elkhart and ADEC, he has a better idea of what he [...]
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 [...]
Did you know that only 17 percent of people with disabilities are employed? At ADEC, we think that number is too low, and that is why we are so grateful that the city of Elkhart and Mayor Tim Neese for [...]
“It takes one step at a time.” This was a common phrase many runners would pass along one another throughout the 2015 Chicago Marathon. This was a reminder that we all could finish such a grueling race, no matter the [...]
“There is no greater disability in society, than the inability to see a person as more.” ~~~ Robert M. Hensel ADEC’s Community Employment is the glass window of our foundation. As family here at ADEC, we may view this window [...]
My name is Lynn Guthrie. I am an LPN as well as the Health Service Coordinator for ADEC. The way I ended up at ADEC was a long process. In 2013, I married a man from Goshen. Tom and I [...]
My name is Dianne Sawyer and I have been with ADEC going on two years. I am a part of the Family and Children Services, practicing as a music therapist. I work with clients at The Plaza, ADEC Industries, and [...]
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